Find the cause.
Treat the source.

Persistent bad breath is often a measurable oral-health problem—not a personal failure. We combine clinical evaluation, saliva testing, and targeted treatment to help identify what is driving it.

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How diagnosis works

Bad breath has a source. The first step is finding it.

For many people, repeated brushing, rinses, gum, and mints only mask the problem. A focused evaluation looks for the underlying contributors.

Oral bacteria

Odor-producing bacteria on the tongue and around the gums can release volatile sulfur compounds.

Dry mouth

Reduced saliva flow—from medications, mouth breathing, dehydration, or other causes—can let odor compounds accumulate.

Gum and tongue health

Tongue coating, gingivitis, periodontal pockets, decay, and infections may all contribute and require different care.

A clearer path to better breath

Evaluate

Review symptoms, health history, medications, oral hygiene, and likely oral and non-oral contributors.

Measure

Use clinical findings and, when appropriate, saliva testing to better understand the oral microbiome.

Treat

Create a targeted plan that may include professional cleaning, home care, dry-mouth management, or adjunctive therapy.

Follow up

Reassess results, refine the plan, and establish practical maintenance based on your response.

Testing that looks beyond guesswork

Saliva testing can identify patterns in bacteria and fungi associated with bad breath, gum inflammation, decay risk, and dry mouth. Results are interpreted alongside the clinical examination—not used as a diagnosis by themselves.

Example of oral microbiome saliva test results

You deserve an explanation—not another temporary cover-up.

Start with a comprehensive evaluation designed to identify the most likely source of persistent bad breath and the next appropriate step.

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Educational information only. Individual evaluation is necessary to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Founding locations

Find trained bad-breath care

Our associate network begins with established dental practices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with additional trained providers planned across the country.

Los Angeles, California

Esthetic Dentistry

1080 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017

213-553-4535

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Sandquist Dentistry

2650 Lake Sahara Dr., Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89117

702-734-0776

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For dentists: become a trained associate

Bad Breath Clinics is building a national referral network of dentists trained in a structured approach to evaluation and care, including professional cleaning protocols, laser-assisted treatment when appropriate, nutrition, supplements, saliva testing, and follow-up.

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Santa Ana, California