What are the stages of treatment?

Before we start treatment, first we need to obtain an etiologic diagnosis (which determines the origin or cause of the halitosis). A halitosis consultation has three key stages: diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.

This consists of finding out the cause of the halitosis. In the first visit, all relevant medical details are obtained for the diagnosis (anamnesis) and a series of procedures are performed with the objective of establishing an etiological diagnosis: taking samples of bacteria, saliva and breath (exhaled air). The patient must refrain from eating or drinking or performing any oral care two hours before the procedure.

There is no “one size fits all” treatment for halitosis. The right treatment will be the most up-to-date and efficient for the cause detected in the diagnosis.

The monitoring stage begins after the remission of halitosis; it is needed in order to instruct the patient on preventative measures and procedures for ensuring the durability of the results.