Park Plaza Dental Specialties: A Multi-Specialty Dental Practice
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30 Central Park South, Suite 4C
New York, NY 10019
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(212) 371-0360 (212) 308-3080 |
| Fax: | (212) 371-4345 |
| Email: | info@dredalat.com |
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Walking around Time Square or anywhere in New York City with Bad breath is a frightful experience. Also commonly known as halitosis, this is not only an embarrassing social problem, but also may be a symptom of gum disease or other systemic disorders. Proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment of halitosis. Dr. Edalat relies on the advanced technology of the Halimeter to definitively diagnose what many refer to as just “bad breath”. The Halimeter is designed to detect the levels of volatile sulfur compounds left behind by odor-causing bacteria. From here, Dr. Edalat can accurately identify the cause of the halitosis and thereby prescribe appropriate treatment.
Bad breath in New York that is not caused by smoking or eating certain kinds of foods or drinks is most commonly a symptom of gum disease. Alternatively, food that gets caught around old or faulty restorations may also lead to bad breath. Less commonly, halitosis may be a symptom of a general health issue. In either case, it is essential that it be diagnosed and treated correctly, so that it does not lead to serious dental or health issues.