Get Rid Bad Breath

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 [...]

Bad smell from the mouth, also known as bad breath or halitosis medically, can be an embarrassing condition. You lean over to whisper to someone and the person leans back! Bad smell from the mouth has a significant effect on those who have it. This condition is very common and is known to be one [...]

Antibiotics for bad breath are one of the treatment options you might have considered using if you suffer from severe halitosis on a regular basis. But before you decide to embark on a course of bad breath antibiotics, there are a few important things you should be aware of, not least the fact that this [...]

Are you worried about Bad Breath and are embarrased or self conscious about it? Fortunately, in many situations bad breath is very treatable. What is Halitosis? More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor is caused by wastes from [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad breath; Halitosis Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get [...]

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 [...]

There are several causes of halitosis, and bad breath smell can have several origins including sinus and tonsil infection, diseases of the lungs, kidney and liver, some cancers and a variety of oral problems. Bad teeth, or poor dentistry, rarely cause bad breath unless the teeth are seriously rotting and decomposing, and over 90% of [...]