Get Rid Bad Breath

Gum Problem Basics: Sore, Swollen, and Bleeding Gums When you think about dental health, your focus is likely to be on preventing cavities in your teeth. But it’s important to pay attention to your gums, too. Your gums play a major role not only in your dental health, but in your overall well-being. In many [...]

A Japanese study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology has shown a strong link between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori, the bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers and stomach cancer) and gum disease. However, you may see articles on the internet and on the news incorrectly stating that this bacteria causes bad breath. Dr. Nao [...]

Gretchen and Others: Follow your instincts. If you are still having symptoms after a reasonable amount of time or if your symptoms are worse, then you should insist on another H. Pylori test. I don’t care what the gastro. doctors say. I don’t know if relating my own story would be of benefit to you, [...]

Researchers in Japan have found a link between Helicobacter pylori and bad breath (halitosis). Helicobacter pylori is known to cause stomach ulcers, and doctors have long suspected that some cases of bad breath (halitosis) are linked to stomach problems but, until now, scientific proof has been lacking. The study, reported in the Journal of Medical [...]

The primary problem is her digestion. As part of this, eating too many carbohydrates, especially the low density carbs, can be a major contributor because it encourages candida growth. We all have a certain amount of candida albicans in us (yeast) and it is a good thing because it protects us, somewhat, from heavy metal [...]

ScienceDaily (Oct. 13, 2008) — Some bacteria may help protect against the development of a type of esophageal cancer, known as adenocarcinoma, according to a new review of the medical literature. These bacteria, which are called Helicobacter pylori, live in the stomachs of humans. The review, published in the October issue of Cancer Prevention Research, [...]

Hi, It’s reassuring to know there are people out there who have had the same trouble. I’ve gotten pretty sick and tired of smelling this awful smell that seems to be coming from my mouth. My family and friends tell me I’m going mad. Right up until someone says ‘who farted’ and no-one has! And [...]

What Is Gum Disease? Gum disease, also known was periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues and bones surrounding and supporting the teeth. The shallow v-shaped crevice between the tooth and the gums is called a sulcus, and gum diseases attack right below the gum line in the sulcus, where it causes the tissues [...]

Bleeding Gums During Pregnancy Now that you are pregnant, you may have noticed that your gums are bothering you more than usual. If your gums are sore or tender, or if they bleed when you are brushing or flossing, you may have a condition called pregnancy gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis is a very common occurrence during [...]

Do You Have Warning Signs of Gingivitis? You may not realize that persistent swollen, red, or bleeding gums are warning signs of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease (gum disease). Gum disease is a serious infection that, left untreated, may lead to tooth loss as well as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and [...]