Bad Breath & The Battle of Bacteria

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…

Are over–the-counter mouth rinses of any benefit to a halitosis condition?

The mouth rinse industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and it is thriving quite well these days. There are all types of mouth rinses of which some cater to resolving bad breath conditions, while others are for preventing tooth decay, and some are geared towards preventing gum disease. Some mouth rinses even claim to prevent…

The Emotional Effects of Having Chronic Halitosis

Over the 18 years of treating patients with chronic halitosis one observation we have clearly seen is that this problem does have an emotional, and often times, psychological impact on the person suffering from the condition. Frequently the individual feels they are the only person who is experiencing these feelings, but when we inform them…

What’s the Connection Between the Tongue and Bad Breath?

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…

Bad Breath and its Relationship to Gum Disease

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…

Eating to Ward Off Bad Breath

It’s a common misconception that certain foods can give you prolonged bad breath. While it’s true that strong tasting foods can make your breath unpleasant, it’s only temporary and there are many simple solutions to this problem. If you suffer from chronic halitosis, however, there are foods you can incorporate into your diet that will…

Breath Gemz Product Review

BreathGemz are new breath fresheners that give longer-lasting results than regular breath mints. Intensive research performed by scientists at BreathGemz has resulted in the creation of a breath freshener that attacks bad breath not only from inside the mouth but also from the stomach. Since BreathGemz are all natural, consumers can feel confident about their…

Link between Halitosis and Sinus Infection

 At the The Center For Breath Treatment we see many patients with many different causes to their halitosis condition. One of the top culprits of halitosis, or bad breath, is issues relating to sinuses. Sinus infections and sinusitis is caused by the excess mucus that develops from the infection. The mucus may cause an unpleasant odor…