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Morning Breath | Dry Mouth
Since I established the California Breath Clinics back in 1993, I’ve encountered just about every kind of breath condition possible- from the most offensive situations where you can smell the patient’s breath from across the room, to those lucky few with breath sweeter than a baby. We’ve been very fortunate that we’ve been able to tackle all types of bad breath, taste disorders, and dry mouth with our TheraBreath line of products.
Anyway, I wanted to share something special with you regarding a category of bad breath and sour/bitter taste common to almost everybody.
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You Will Read News: Bad Breath: Good and Bad Foods
A combination of diet and dental hygiene is the best defense against bad breath.
Got bad breath? You may want to take a look at your diet.
If your dental hygiene is great — you brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and clean your tongue — your bad breath could be linked to your diet.
Is The Acid In Your Mouthwash Eroding Your Tooth Enamel?
Recent research has uncovered a startling new discovery about the mouthwash you are probably using. Did you know that over 90% of the mouthwash that is commercially available contains an acid level comparable to that of household vinegar?
Can you imagine rinsing and gargling with vinegar? I don’t even have to tell you what that would taste like, but think for a second what it can do to your teeth!
Does Acidophilus Help Prevent Bad Breath?
Acidophilus is an excellent weapon in relieving and preventing bad breath. Acidophilus is a generalized term for a group of probiotics or beneficial bacteria essential for maintaining a healthy microbe population in the intestinal environment. These friendly bacteria supplements are comprised of one or more of the Lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus casei, lactobacillus bulgaricus, bifidobacterium species and streptococcus thermophilus cultures. Acidophilus is available in both dairy and nondairy based products.
The reason acidophilus is so beneficial in preventing bad breath is because it addresses the source of most of our health issues. Intestinal floral imbalances cause bad breath because improper functioning of the digestion results in candida. This yeast overgrowth extends outside the walls of the intestines. Once it enters the bloodstream, it contaminates areas of weakness and compromises the immune system.
Bad breath is a common indication of poor overall health or some particular disease or condition. Bad breath, or halitosis, can originate from many different sources. However, acidophilus, along with a few other remedies can stabilize any imbalances that would result in bad breath.
Halitosis (Bad Breath)
Bad breath (halitosis) can result from poor oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other oral health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.
How does what you eat affect breath?
All the food you eat begins to be broken down in your mouth. As foods are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. If you eat foods with offensive odors (such as garlic or onions), your best efforts at brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash will only cover up the odor temporarily. The odor will not completely go away until the food is eliminated from the body.
Why do poor habits cause bad breath?
If you don’t brush and floss your teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacteria growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue. This causes bad breath. In addition, odor-causing bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath if dentures are not properly cleaned daily.
Bad Breath In Toddlers Some Facts and Possibilities
Bad Breath In Toddlers Some Facts and Possibilities June 17, 2009 – 5:39 am
You always want the best for your toddler. You want him to have strong bones, bright eyes and even, beautiful white teeth. Along with the latter, you surely want your child to always have fresh breath.
Babies can have stinky and unpleasant breath. Bad breath in toddlers is normal. It is unlikely that they will eat smelly foods like garlic and onions but it is still possible for them to have bad breath.
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The information is out there in many microbiology and dental journals. If your health care professional were interested in treating you, I’m sure they would have taken the time to look for this research.
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Halitosis and Hairy Tongue Syndrome
Some people suffer from a condition known as hairy tongue syndrome, also called black hairy tongue syndrome. Hairy tongue syndrome can cause bad breath, and for good reason.
Hairy tongue syndrome is marked by enlargement, pain and enlargement of the tongue. This condition is also characterized by hair on the tongue, a discoloration or unusual texture, as well as ulcers, swelling and possibly a white lining to the tongue. Some people suffering from hairy tongue or black hairy tongue syndrome may also experience a groove or split in the tongue and a bumpy appearance, and possibly the tongue shifting to one side in the mouth.
To discover how hairy tongue syndrome can occur, consider for a moment the construction of the surface of the tongue. The surface of the tongue contains the taste buds located between papilla, or small bumps on the surface of the tongue. Also covering the tongue is a mucous membrane. Normally, the tongue’s color is light pink, with the taste buds appearing a little different color. In the case of discoloration to the tongue, such as a darker color, along with any of the symptoms outlined above, can indicate the presence of hairy tongue syndrome.
Could Source of Bad Breath be the Stomach?
It is possible that the cause of your bad breath is your stomach. While possible, it is not probable but when bad breath problems do arise from within, there is great cause for concern. This is because 90% of all problems associated with halitosis and bad breath actually originate within the oral cavity and tend to be caused either by gum disease or large concentrations of anaerobic bacteria living on the tongue or other soft tissues. However, there are cases where a major ailment may be the source of the problem, including:
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Throat Infection
- Acid Reflux
How to Tell Someone They Have Bad Breath
Telling someone that they have bad breath is not an easy thing to do, but it can be a very kind gesture towards a person who has no idea that they have a problem. Initially, expect the person to be embarrassed, and maybe even defensive. They may protest and respond that they don’t have a problem, and it is rude of you to point it out. But in the long run, telling someone that they have a problem with bad breath will help the individual who suffers from it.
The issue becomes how we go about breaking this news to someone. We can’t really judge our own breath very readily. It is simply hard to tell what our breath smells like, so many people have no idea that they have a problem.
Tact is important. Blurting out something along the lines of “Hey, your breath really stinks” would not be tactful or kind. Telling someone this way would likely evoke an angry or defensive response. You may try to approach this topic by gently telling the person that you need to discuss something with them, but don’t want to upset or offend them. This sort of disclaimer or warning before delivering the bad news about their offensive breath will be all that some people need. But, there are people who will still be annoyed.