Get Rid Bad Breath

Have you experienced at some point in your life wherein you had bad breath? There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you had, because it’s normal to have one, as long as it’s not chronic. This usually occurs in the morning wherein you have slow saliva production during your sleep. The importance of saliva in [...]

Dry Mouth: Dry Mouth and Its Relationship to Bad Breath, Sour, and Bitter Taste by Dr. Harold Katz Founder of The California Breath Clinics Saliva is a very important part of Oral Health. With regards to the topic of dry mouth, saliva provides three important functions: Provides enzymes to help with digestion of food Provides [...]

If you know the cause of these unfavorable tastes, then you are one step closer to fixing the problem. The reason that taste disorders are related to bad breath is due to the sulfur produced by anaerobic bacteria, particularly on the back (dorsum) of the tongue. Although it was extremely difficult for us to find [...]

Many people complain of having a “bad taste in mouth” some or all of the time. If you have bad breath, you may notice this symptom more than you notice the odor on your breath because it is very difficult for individuals to detect their own halitosis. An odd taste is not always associated with [...]

Ever wonder what causes that sour taste in your mouth? We’ve all experienced it at one time or another, sour mouth, and bad breath. There’s one reason for that sour taste and bad breath, but there is more than one cause that may be behind it. Let’s take a closer look. Basics Anaerobic bacteria are [...]

Q. My wife has been having a bad taste in her mouth for a few weeks now. She said none of her food tastes good and sometimes she gets a metallic taste in her mouth. Is this a concern and, if so, what is her next step? A. Your question reminds me of a recent [...]

The breath started after beginning a serious workout regimen. Being 20 years old and out of shape, I decided to start lifting weights for the first time in my life and doing cardio four times a week. In the process, I’ve gotten in very good shape, but for whatever reason, developed mothball breath. That was [...]

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 [...]

While there may be a number of factors that contribute to halitosis, it can’t be denied that dry mouth is one of the leading causes of this problem. Dry mouth bad breath can happen to anyone at some point, but it’s more frequent on those who possess high amount of anaerobic bacteria. This article will [...]

Note: This is not manufactured by Sensodyne — it is made by Gebauer. The thought of saliva makes me react like an adolescent and I think ewww, gross! But, saliva is essential for a healthy mouth. It’s the ultimate antimicrobial maintaining the right flora and fauna, and washing away debris which can lead to decay. [...]