Posted September 17th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

The International Conference on Breath Odor Research was held this week in Chicago. The attendees ranged from dentists, chemists and microbiologists to psychologists and even flavor researchers.

The conference included studies on the most effective natural flavors for treating bad breath — cinnamon is a good choice — to the development of an artificial nose for sniffing out oral malodor and links between exhaled air and disease.

For most, bad breath occurs when bacteria in the mouth breaks down proteins, producing volatile sulfur compounds that make for foul-smelling breath

Dry mouth, tooth decay, certain prescription drugs, sinus problems, even diseases like diabetes can cause bad breath.

Most bad breath originates in the mouth, and about 90 percent of the smell comes from the tongue.The first step to curing bad breath is good oral hygiene. Regular brushing and flossing, a tongue scraper to remove bacteria from the back of the tongue, and a final rinse with antibacterial, non-alcoholic mouthwash.

But for 4 to 17 percent of the people who seek treatment for breath odor are convinced they have bad breath — even though they do not.It is a condition known as halitophobia, or the fear of bad breath, and it can interfere with daily life.To find out more visit http://www.badbreathcure.co.uk/

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Posted August 24th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure
Finding A Cure For Bad BreathMany people are trying to find a cure for bad breath. It is estimated that one in four people suffer from halitosis (the clinical name for bad breath) and as a result can be shunned by their friends, work colleagues and family. Unfortunately if you suffer from bad breath you stand a real chance of being kept ‘outside’ and as a consequence your social life and even working career can suffer drastically.

Bad Breath Caused By Oral Bacteria

Bacteria in the mouth is responsible for ninety five percent of all bad breath problems. Most of the bacteria thrives on the back of the tongue and creates a foul smell if not dealt with properly. A build up of bacteria can also be found between the teeth and around the gum line. This is generally the result of food particles becoming lodged. The food is broken down by saliva and the result is a smelly residue of partially rotting food.

How To Get Rid Of The Bacteria

Regular brushing is the best cure for fighting the bacteria that causes bad breath. I recommend that you brush not only in the morning and at night but take your toothbrush and toothpaste to work and clean after lunch also. When brushing spend at least five minutes taking care to not only clean your teeth but also the tongue (both sides), the gums and the inside of your cheeks.

I also recommend flossing as often as possible but if you only have the opportunity to do this once then do it before you go to bed. After eight hours of sleep any food that is trapped between the teeth has plenty of time to decay. This is why many people have that terrible ‘morning breath’ smell first thing when they wake.

Some may find that during the day they are unable to make time to clean their teeth. Maybe their particular job doesn’t have the time or areas available to take time out. If this is the case then there are a few things you can do instead. After eating your lunch try eating a crunchy apple. The flesh of an apple will partially clean your teeth and dislodge some of the food particles that get stuck. Another idea is to chew sugar free gum. That will also help to dislodge food particles that can cause bad breath.

Removing the bacteria is the only real effective way of curing bad breath. Many people try mints, chewing gum and mouth washes but generally all they are doing is masking the smell because they have not eradicated the underlying cause, bacteria.

Once you have eliminated bad breath you will hopefully start to see a difference when meeting people, both socially and in the workplace. No longer will people be eager to beat a retreat from the smell but will be more receptive and want to engage in conversation.

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Lisa Hoits is a oral hygiene specialist that works with patients to cure their bad breath. She also publishes articles about curing bad breath at her website http://www.badbreathconsultant.com/

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Posted August 5th, 2007 in Gum Disease

Bleeding gums should never be considered normal, or unimportant. At the very least it is a source of bad breath and if left unattended, will result in the loss of teeth.

The first stage of gum disease is painless. It may just be that you get some bleeding when you clean your teeth.

But bleeding gums are caused by a bacterial infection; the bacteria grow on the residue of residual food on the teeth, or between the teeth. This forms what is known as plaque which later turns to gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum infection. The latter stage is known as periodontitis which is very scary and if left unchecked might lead to the eventual falling out of teeth.

Is there a natural cure for bleeding gums?

  • Regular brushing and flossing. Brush at least twice a day and floss at least once a day - ideally at bedtime.
  • Take a Vitamin C supplement - 500mg-1g per day
  • Warm water, honey and lemon. Warm the water up, squeeze the juice out of the lemon and add some honey. Use this as a natural mouthwash, except swallow it too!
  • Massage the gums gently with the warm water, honey and lemon and a soft toothbrush to toughen them up. Tougher gums are less likely to bleed.

Try to use a natural honey rather than a jar of honey from the supermarket; the natural honey will have the anti-bacterial properties still in it.

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Posted July 29th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

Have you ever wished there was a professional, scientific, medical test to find out if you have bad breath?

Well there are actually two tests available to provide a proper diagnosis of bad breath.

  • Halimeter which is a sulphur measuring device that tests the level of sulfur present in the breath as the ‘bad breath bacteria’ release alot of sulphur
  • BANA test is used to measure salivary levels in enzymes indicating specific odor causing halitosis bacteria. B-galactosidase test is finding enzymes correlated with oral malodor and is measured on a six-point scale.

What is the BANA Test?

The BANA test kit includes 2 enzyme-coated strips. 

One strip is used straight away, and one after 30-60 days. 

A package of interdental cleaners are provided and you simply move one of the cleaners in between the tooth and gum, gathering a plaque sample, smear it on the strip and wait 24 hours.  Presence and levels of bacteria are indicated within 24 hours.

The BANA test gives you the ability to get a basic ‘before and after’ picture of bacterial activity in YOUR mouth.  A protocol is provided to set up a proper hygiene routine to begin after taking the first test.  After the 30-45 days, use the second set of strips to measure your success.  You should either have no, or much lowered bacterial activity, thereby reducing bad breath and lowering your risk of periodontal disease. 

While the BANA test is not as detailed and conclusive as a more scientific and expensive test done in the offices of the general dentist or periodontist, it provides inexpensive, accurate results and gives a much better picture of bacterial activityin the mouth without waiting for serious symptoms such as pain and bleeding gums to appear.

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Posted July 22nd, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

It’s been said that a person’s mouth is actually the dirtiest part of the body. This no doubt is due to the many bacteria that grows naturally in that wet cavity known as your mouth. While Halitosis or smelly breath may be a sign of a serious disease, it’s usually much more likely to be caused with something much less serious ie hygiene.

A clean trash truck does not smell any worse than any other vehicle. It’s the dirt and rotting debris in the little cracks and crevices that make for that distinctive smell. The same unfortunately is true of our mouth.

A mouth has a number of bacteria that begins breaking down our food even before it swallowed. During chewing, tiny food particles are lodged in our gums and between our teeth. Over time, these food particles begin to decompose or rot and cause the distinctive bad breath that’s so common.

To make matters a little worse, bacteria on our tongue builds up and also begins to smell.
Good dental hygiene that includes regular teeth brushing and flossing between each tooth will correct most bad breath situations. That brushing after every meal and flossing daily can go a long way to keeping anyone’s breath smelling great.

One good way to keep your breath smelling its best is to keep your tongue clean. This is accomplished using a terry cloth washcloth and cold water only, no soap. Take a portion of the washcloth and literally wash your tongue. You will probably find it so refreshing that you will also massage your gums and cheek area inside your mouth.

While there are many products on the market like tongue scrapers that promise to clean your tongue, the washcloth method is the easiest and simplest to use. It’s also leads your mouth much more pleasant and feeling refreshed.

Believe it or not, what you eat has little bearing on the long-term smell of your breath. Although garlic, onions, and many strong foods and flavor your breath odor temporarily, a clean mouth is key to pleasant breath.

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Posted July 3rd, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

BAD BREATH! The truth is, you are not alone if you’re suffering from bad breath or halitosis. In fact, halitosis or bad breath affects over 50-80 million Americans. In other words, almost one out of every four people are embarrassed from the smell of their bad breath. And chewing one more stick of gum does not change the fact that you have experienced some or all of the following situations.

*People avoid direct contact with you because of your bad breath.

*A persistent taste that will not leave your mouth.

*People offering you gum or mints on a regular basis.

*A yellow or white film on your tongue often related to bad breath.

*Being perceived with lack of confidence affecting professional and personal skills because of bad breath. 

Fortunately, thousands of people are actively treating halitosis daily. In fact, thousands of people are finding victory over bad breath and finally living a normal life again.

1. Visit your Doctor for your Bad Breath. Why? In very few cases, it could be a symptom of another illness. 

2. Have your teeth professionally cleaned by your dentist twice a year.

3. Floss! Use a fluoride floss and floss daily to rid your self of halitosis causing food and bacteria between your teeth.

4. Drink Water! A Dry Mouth is a Bad Breath Mouth! Drink 10 glasses of water a day. This has numerous benefits.

5. Chew parsley, mint, cloves, or fennel seeds for a natural scent for bad breath.

6. Rinse mouth with water immediately after eating foods with dairy or high in protein.

7. An Apple a Day keeps Bad Breath Away! Eat vegetables and fruits (high in water) as much as possible! 

 x Don’t drink too much coffee. It will make your breath worse.

 x  Don’t forget to clean behind your molars in the back of each row. Bacteria and food (often the cause of bad breath) love these hiding places.

 x Don’t clean your tongue with toothpaste. Dip your toothbrush in mouthwash and softly massage back of tongue.

 x Don’t drink too much alcohol. Alcohol will cause dehydration and a dry mouth often causing bad breath.

 x Cotton mouth? See if your prescription drugs cause dry mouth or cotton mouth. This will cause halitosis.

 x Don’t forget fluoride. Many toothpastes, mouthwashes, and even flosses contain ‘bad breath fighting’ fluoride.

For more information visit http://www.badbreathcure.co.uk/

 

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Posted June 14th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure
Suffers of breath malodor often wonder if there is a connection between tonsils and bad breath.  

Usually, this is not the case, but in certain circumstances bacteria multiplying at the back of the throat in the tonsil area can cause a bad odor on the breath.

This odor has one of two sources: the breakdown of healthy tissues caused by an active infection - pharyngitis - such as strept throat, or the breakdown of dead cells and food particles by anaerobic bacteria that are part of the normal ecosystem of the mouth. This article deals with the second scenario.

To understand the link between tonsils and halitosis, it’s helpful to understand what the tonsils are and where they’re located. We actually have three types of tonsils in the nasopharynx, the area at the back of the mouth and the top of the throat. The pharyngeal tonsil (also known as the adenoids) lies at the back of the nasal cavity high in the throat. The palatine tonsils are located at the back of the oral cavity and are visible when the mouth is opened widely. Lastly, the lingual tonsils are situated at the very base of the tongue. All of these tonsils are part of the lymphoid system - an important part of the body’s defenses against invading and potentially disease causing organisms. The tonsils that most commonly give rise to an association between tonsils and bad breath are the palatine tonsils.

The palatine tonsils lie between folds of tissue called tonsillar pillars. The tonsils are composed of dense lymphoid tissue and each has between ten and twenty little hollows in its surface. The tiny hollows, called tonsillar crypts, collect shed epithelial (skin) cells from the lining of the mouth and throat, white blood cells (pus cells), both living and dead, and oral bacteria - a combination that can easily explain why tonsils and bad breath sometimes go together. Located as they are, in the back of the throat, these crypts have sinus drainage, saliva, chewed food, and cellular debris constantly passing by them. In some people, particularly those who have chronic sinus irritation with post nasal drip, material can build up in the tonsillar crypts, causing the aggregates that are the link between halitosis and bad breath. These aggregates are called tonsil stones or tonsiloliths.

Tonsiloliths are literally little balls of dead cells, debris, and bacteria. The bacteria, inhabitants of tonsils, and bad breath producers, find a ready source of food in the dead and decaying cellular material. Consuming the protein there, they produce foul smelling compounds called volatile sulfur compounds as they multiply. As long as the tonsil stones remain lodged in the tonsillar crypts, the bad odor will be produced; eventually the tonsil stones become large enough to be dislodged and swallowed. Then new ones will begin to form. For people who tend to develop tonsiloliths, the problem of stones in the crypts of the tonsils and halitosis is likely to be continuous over time, and require a regular program to combat breath malodor.

 

      

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R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Tonsils and Bad Breath at Bad Breath Cure, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.

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Posted June 6th, 2007 in Dentist
A friend of mine noticed that one of her two remaining mercury amalgam fillings (silver fillings) in her mouth had a small hole in the center of it. She also had a metallic taste in her mouth, was more fatigued than usual, and was not sleeping well. 

She went to the dentist as soon as possible. He suspected that there was an infection below her root canal. This type of mild, yet ongoing, infection is a common health problem that can go undetected, putting a strain on your immune system.

But my friend insisted that it was the tooth right next to the tooth with the root canal that was the problem.

To my amazement, the dentist asked her to touch the tooth that she suspected, and he tested her arm using Applied Kinesiology. (This is the same muscle-testing technique that I teach for detecting food sensitivities.) Then he had her touch the other tooth that he suspected, the one right next to it that has a root canal and cap.

He concurred that the silver (mercury amalgam) filling appeared to be the problem.

The dentist proceeded to remove the last two silver fillings in her mouth. Upon further research, I found that it is usually mercury amalgam fillings that are put under capped or crowned teeth. So, my friend still has one silver filling in her mouth under a cap, on the same tooth that has a root canal. Often, the best thing for one’s health may be to remove the whole tooth, as hidden infections can be present under root canals. These hidden infections can compromise your immune system.

Mercury fillings, I’m told, must be disposed of as toxic waste after a dentist removes them. If you have mercury fillings, each time you chew or grind your teeth you are potentially ingesting more poison. The mercury builds up in your brain, pituitary, adrenals, and other parts of the body. Excess mercury in the body is said to contribute to Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, IBS, allergies, and many other diseases.

Mercury from amalgam fillings can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and immune systems of children.

In one study, there was a link from mercury fillings to gastrointestinal problems, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, memory disturbances, lack of initiative, restlessness, bleeding gums and other mouth disorders.

If you are afraid of going to the dentist and don’t want to get mercury fillings removed, consider how much your health may be suffering every day versus suffering just a few hours in a dentist chair.

Please look at having your silver fillings taken out. There are dentists who specialize in mercury amalgam filling removal, in order to prevent further poisoning during the removal process.

Take it slowly, and get your silver fillings replaced with white fillings as they go bad to have them covered by insurance, or as you can afford it. But, please, do see your dentist twice a year to prevent major problems in your mouth that can affect your overall health.

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Posted May 30th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

Methane halitosis is commonly used to refer to the condition of bad breath.

Actually, methane halitosis is not a particular type of halitosis but more of a descriptive name for the general condition.

In fact, the constituents of breath are many — there are a multitude of different volatile compounds that make up each and every breath of ours.

Actually, methane can be present not only in the breath but also in the flatus and faeces. In some people, there is no methane present in the breath. Also, it is possible for all healthy people to produce methane in the breath depending on various conditions. Therefore the phrase “methane halitosis” is a bit of a misnomer — perfectly healthy people with no bad breath can excrete methane in their breath.

The amount of methane in the breath tends to increase with the amount of carbohydrates eaten. This is because methane is produced when bacteria break down carbs during digestion.

Strangely, breath methane is produced in different amounts depending on your ethnic origin and gender, as well as what you eat.

We should remember that, as well as methane, breath is made up of many different compounds. The worst smelling ones are the volatile sulphur compounds. So instead of calling a condition methane halitosis, it is probably more accurate to refer to it as methane halitosis.

This is why a machine known as a halimeter is often used in bad breath clinics. Since the 1960s, we have known there is one dominant sulphur compound in particular, hydrogen sulphide, that contributes to bad breath. The halimeter measure this sulphur compound and is an easy and portable method of measuring the scale of a person’s bad breath. Although used for years, the patent recently expired on this device and there are many other instruments now entering the market. As competition grows, expect the first of consumer products to appear.

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Posted May 26th, 2007 in Bad Breath Cure

If I had to pick a social disease that I would not want it would have to be bad breath.

I’ve always been worried about having bad breath, and have spent a considerable amount of time worried when talking to people when I found myself without a breath mint.

For other people the problem is much more severe. Those with chronic halitosis have the problem impact their lives in many ways. Sometimes they withdraw and don’t really interact out of fear that they will be offensive, but that is an extreme example.

Still other people have had the problem and have never known about it. It’s a difficult thing to tell others that they have a problem with bad breath, but it is also a kindness on your part to let them know. If you or someone you care about suffers from bad breath then which bad breath products should you use?

There are many options when it comes to bad breath products, but most of them come right back to good oral hygiene. There are special toothbrushes and toothpaste products available that are said to relieve the halitosis problem, and there are other specialty products that help as well.

Take for example the tongue. This part of our body is a literal breeding ground for stinky bacteria. In order to fight the bad breath that many of us have you should not overlook the tongue when brushing. There are also some tongue scrapers out on the market that will help keep the bacteria to a minimum. Sometimes, however, good oral hygiene is not enough to stop the bad breath.

There are plenty of other causes of bad breath other than not brushing enough. There is the possibility that the bad breath comes from the stomach or esophagus. It could even be that the smell is actually coming out of your nostrils, and no amount of brushing is going to ease that.

So when you are seeking a cure to your bad breath, or trying to choose bad breath products that will work, make sure that you identify the source of the problem, you will then be in a much better position to cure it.

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