Breath department and Sleeping Apnea

What is halitosis?

Halitosism is also commonly known as bad breath. It is a very common affliction suffered by 25% of the general population. It has great social repercussion. Most patients experience shame and it affects their day-to-day life. Halistosis can have multiple causes, many of them having intraoral roots.

In our continous efforts to provide the best solutions, we offer different services which allows us to take integral care of your dental health. We care about giving a solution to the different problems and health issues we encounter, and we have created a series of clinical areas specialised in very differentiated treatments, behind which are some of the most reputed professionals in each field.

This is why we work with the Breath Institute, a pioneering facility in the study, diagnostics and treatment of halitosis in Spain. This department, specialising in the human breath, is directed by Dr. Jones Nunes, the creater of the HCP Arthyaga medical protocol, which has accomplished a success rate of 97%

We also treat issues associated with bad breath such as dry mouth, coated or White tongue, burning mouth síndrome, tonsilloliths and nasal mucus, among others. If you have problems with your breath, the best thing you can do is come visit us and le tour team of professionals analyse your case.

Why does this problema appear?

Around 60% of halitosis cases have their root cause in the mouth. Extraoral causes (those related with the respiratory system, dygestive tube or systemic origins) are responsable for around 17% of cases. Diagnosis of these extraoral causes is always complex and requires the use of cutting-edge technology. Halitosis can be a consequence of over 70 different problems. We always recommend that you visit our clinic and let a professional assess your case to provide you with the best solution.

How can you look after your breath?

Today, we want to give you a few guidelines so you may look after your breath appropriately. Halitosis can be a symptom of an underlying illness and can generate issues in your day-to-day life. Therefore, it is important to identify the root cause behind it and treat it in time.

• It is important to keep up your daily oral hygiene.
• You must attend your regular checkups with your dentist or dental hygienist because gingivitis and periodontitis can generate bacteria causing halitosis.
• Beware of certain foods such as dairy products, garlic, onion and meat. Alcohol and tobacco are also not recommended.
• Tonsilitis can equally be the source of bad breath, since tonsils are very likely to accumulate bacteria.

There are up to 80 different potential causes for halitosis, which means that the first step is always carrying out a study to determine its origin. This study consists in taking samples from both saliva and breath, which are both sent to Teknon Medical Centre, specialised in this type of disease and headed by Dr. Jonas Nunes, an expert in halitosis. Once the results have been obtained, our specialist will determine the diagnosis and the individualised treatment plan. Return.

Sleep Apnea is a respiratory disorder which causes interruptions in breathing while the patient is asleep. This disorder can be identified because of vigorous snoring, sudden awakening in the middle of the night and excessive daytime sleepiness. These symptoms can have severe consequences for your health and may trigger disorders such as hypertension, heart disease or cerebrovascular disease. Because of excessive daytime sleepiness, there is increased risk linked to activities such as driving.

 To determine if you are suffering from Sleep Apnea, our specialists will carry out a Respiratory Poligraphy test which measures patient’s oxygen saturation, snoring, integrated air flux, toracic and abdominal movement.

One of the options during the treatment, depending on the severity of the apnea, is a mandibular advancement device or MAD. This device will counter the apnea by advancing the jaw forwad and allowing the natural passing of air through the breathing passages.

These oral devices reduce or eliminate snoring in most patients

Dr. Pablo Avilés is an expert in Digital Dentistry, Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation with over 18 years of professional experience. He was a pioneer in Spain in the development of immediate function treatments through different techniques, among the the All-On-4 method and zygomatic implants.

In 2007 he carried the first guided minimally invasive surgery in Andalucía, and in 2016 launched the Digital Dental Clinic concept, an innovative perspective on Odontology. Applying technology to all phases of the process, from diagnostics to design and manufacturing, the patient receives a better treatment of greater accuracy, in a smaller time and with greatly increased confort and results.

As a partner at Aviles and Roman Clinic, he leads the Advanced Education Area for the specialist course in Digital Dentistry, Implants and Oral Rehabilitation, also being the only official trainer for the AllOn4 technique in Spain.

In 2014, he joined Dental Medical Group together with a group of dentists and stomatologists from Spain and Portugal with   objective of sparking a profound rethinking of the Dentistry sector, shaped by the rapid evolution and propagation of new technologies and innovations in dental clinic management. Dental Medical Group includes some of the best dental care clinics in each region showing continuous improvement in their search for excellence to maximise client satisfaction.

Furthermore, Dr. Pablo Avilés participates as a mentor a lecturer in various professional congresses and seminars together with the leading firm in the implant sector, Nobel Biocare, carrying out live surgeries.