Halitosis (Chronic Bad Breath)

Halitosis is more than a social concern; it's a clinical indicator of anaerobic bacterial overgrowth, often localized in the posterior third of the tongue or within deep periodontal pockets. Our clinical approach moves beyond masking odors to neutralising the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) through targeted microbial debridement and ultrasonic irrigation. We identify whether the source is intra-oral (85% of cases) or systemic (respiratory or gastrointestinal) to provide a definitive cure. Recent 2026 protocols emphasize the role of tongue microbiome balancing rather than aggressive sterilization.