Bad Breath & The Battle of BacteriaFrom HealthSouth NewsBy Gary Gately Do you have bad breath, really bad breath? It might not be the garlic or onions, coffee or alcohol. Rather, a new study links it to the types of bacteria that dominate the back portion of the top of your tongue. Some bacteria protect…
Tongues come in many shapes, textures, and sizes, and variations in these different aspects of the tongue can increase one’s chance of having chronic halitosis. Unlike the oral mucosa that lines the inside of the mouth, the top surface, or dorsum, of the tongue is covered by approximately 10,000 miniature taste buds. These taste buds…
As a practicing general dentist for over 33 years and also as a doctor who specializes in the treatment of chronic halitosis I have found that many people with gum disease can also suffer from halitosis. The odor is fairly distinct and easy to identify if you are familiar with gum disease. The reason for…
For most people, bad breath isn’t a serious issue in their lives, but for those with chronic halitosis, keeping bad breath under control is an everyday battle. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do on your own to help alleviate your condition. Here are some strategies that you can…
The New Breath Treatment Starter Kit from the Center for Breath Treatment offers a collection of the best dental products in the market. Since the Center for Bad Breath doesn’t rely on one brand alone, it guarantees only the best products each brand has to offer. It includes DioxiRinse mouthwash, DioxiBrite toothpaste and Dentiva lozenges….
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is triggered by oral bacteria found growing inside the mouth. There are plenty of ordinary symptoms that may alert you that you suffer from halitosis. If you have a yellow or white film on the top of your tongue, this is often due to bacteria forming as well as an…
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a rampant problem in this country. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 90 million Americans suffer from bad breath chronically. Furthermore, according to surveys, Americans spend about $33 million annually on mints, gum, mouthwashes, toothpastes and bad breath products, which fail to remedy the problem…
Generally when you think of a bad smell coming from a baby, it has to do with their diaper. While it is relatively uncommon, a number of babies actually have bad breath. While this can be an area of concern for new parents, there are a number of actions that can be taken to remedy…