Get Rid Bad Breath

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 [...]

HALITOSIS AND HELICOBACTER PYLORI : A CASE STUDY Authors: Martin Atkinson-Barr, Ph.D., Barry J. Marshall, M.D.Keywords: halitosis, Helicobacter pylori, breath, anaerobic bacteria, achlorhydria, gastritis, antibiotic therapy, tetracycline, metronidazole, bismuth, triple therapy.Journal: Helicobacter Web. 1996; vol2:p1 Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Report Discussion Editor’s Comments References Abstract We report a case study of a patient [...]

Hi I’ve had a bad breathBreath alcohol testBreath holding spellBreath odor problem for a while, and have been trying to cover it with continuous gum chewing! I’m really getting sick of this, and especially the gum. Every year I see a dentist, and he tells me there’s nothing wrong with my teethBroken or knocked out [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]