Get Rid Bad Breath

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

So just why do you have bad breath after a ? Some people have this procedure done specifically to get rid of their bad breath; if their dentist or doctor tells them that their tonsils are infected or have polyps, this may be the cause of their halitosis, and having them removed should cure that [...]

What are Tonsils The tonsils are areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of our throat. As with other organs of the lymphatic system, the tonsils act as part of the immune system to help protect against infection. They contain white blood cells and produce antibodies to fight infections that enter the mouth via food [...]

The process of tonsillectomy involves the surgical removal of the tonsils. It is generally performed when the patient suffers from severe and recurrent tonsillitis i.e. the inflammation/infection of the tonsils due to viral or bacterial infection. In some cases, tonsillectomy is performed to remove tonsiloliths which is a major factor contributing to bad breath. Most [...]

Saliva is a very important part of oral health. With regards to the topic at hand, saliva provides 3 important functions: Provides enzymes to help with digestion of food Provides a method to stabilize pH (keep the acid levels in check) Provides high levels of oxygen in order to keep oral tissues healthy and fresh. [...]

Head and Neck Surgery ConsultationsTerence M. Davidson, M.D. Appointments: (619) 543-6631 Consultation for Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy This consultation is part of a series of consultations with Head and Neck Surgery specialists at the University of California, San Diego. The case is a hypothetical patient chosen to represent a composite of the usual and most common [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]