Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians or dentists regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their dentist the following questions related to halitosis (bad breath):

1. I experience bad breath every day. Is this normal?
   
   
2. How can I tell if halitosis is the result of something I ate, or if it’s something more serious than that?
   
   
3. Does halitosis indicate that I have an oral or medical problem?
   
   
4. What do you think is causing my halitosis?
   
   
5. Should I see a specialist to determine the cause of halitosis?
   
   
6. What types of tests will I undergo? How should I prepare for them?
   
   
7. How should I treat my halitosis?
   
   
8. Is there a particular type of sugar-free gum or candy you recommend for me to stimulate saliva production and help prevent halitosis?
   
   
9. Do you recommend that I brush my tongue, cheeks and roof my mouth? How often? Do I need special equipment to do this?
   
   
10. What changes in my condition should I report to you?