Bad Breath Treatment in Lagos — Confidence That Lasts.
Persistent bad breath (halitosis) almost always has a treatable dental cause. We identify the source, not just mask it, with professional halitosis assessment at our Lekki, Lagos clinic.
What you need to know
What happens at your appointment
Every visit at Dovers is clear and comfortable. Here is exactly what to expect.
Halitosis Assessment
Your dentist assesses breath odour, examines for gum disease, decay, plaque on the tongue, dry mouth, and any restorations harbouring bacteria.
Professional Cleaning
Deep cleaning removes tartar and bacterial deposits from the gum line, the primary bacterial source in most halitosis cases. This alone produces significant improvement.
Tongue Cleaning Instruction
The tongue surface harbours enormous numbers of odour-producing bacteria. Your dentist demonstrates effective tongue-cleaning technique that most patients have never been properly taught.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
A follow-up assesses improvement and adjusts the treatment plan. Ongoing maintenance cleaning and improved home care form the long-term management strategy.
Why Lagos patients choose us
Source Identification Before Treatment
We do not simply clean teeth and suggest mouthwash. We identify exactly where the odour is coming from before treating because the right treatment depends entirely on the source.
Sensitive and Discreet
Every consultation is handled with complete discretion, without judgement, and with genuine focus on solving the problem.
Effective Gum Disease Treatment
Since gum disease is the most common identifiable cause of persistent bad breath, our periodontal treatment capability is central to halitosis management.
Practical Home Care Plan
You leave with a specific actionable home care protocol covering what to brush, how to clean your tongue, which mouthwash to use, and what dietary habits to change.
Frequently asked questions
The most common dental causes are: gum disease, bacteria on the tongue surface, tooth decay, poorly fitting dental restorations, dry mouth, and food debris. Non-dental causes include certain foods, smoking, and systemic conditions like acid reflux or diabetes.
No. Antibacterial mouthwash reduces bacterial load temporarily but does not treat gum disease, tongue bacteria, or decay. If mouthwash is your primary strategy, the bad breath will return within hours.
It is difficult to detect your own breath. Ask someone you trust for an honest assessment. Other signs include a persistent bad taste, a white coating on the tongue, or people consistently offering mints.
Stomach-related bad breath exists but accounts for a small percentage of halitosis cases. Dental causes account for up to 85% of persistent halitosis. A dental assessment rules out the most likely causes first.
For most patients, 1 to 3 appointments of professional cleaning combined with improved home care produce significant improvement. If gum disease is the underlying cause, a periodontal programme may be recommended.
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Discreet, effective halitosis treatment at our Lekki Phase 1 dental clinic. We find the cause, not just mask it.