Most babies have sweet smelling breath, but occasionally baby bad breath does occur. It can be a particular problem upon waking, after the baby has been asleep for a few hours - like morning breath in adults. During sleep, the mouth is typically relaxed and motionless, there is decreased saliva production, and bacteria that live in the mouth cavity have an opportunity to multiply undisturbed. Some of these bacteria can produce the unpleasant odor we associate with bad breath, and when they multiply to sufficient numbers, the odor becomes detectable.
If you think that "morning breath" is causing bad breath in baby, try treating it by cleansing the mouth before putting baby down for a nap. If baby is very young and has no teeth, encourage a water rinse to flush traces of formula or bits of food out of cracks and crevices. If baby has teeth, a gentle brushing and a rinse should help. Rinsing and brushing upon waking can be helpful too. (Fluoridated toothpastes should be used very sparingly in young children, and brushing should always be supervised even when your child is old enough to begin brushing on her own.) If these measures relieve the baby bad breath, you needn't do more.
However, if bad breath in baby persists after brushing and cleansing, there may be another problem. Does baby use a soother or habitually suck on some other object like a blanket or stuffed toy? An object that is continually put into the mouth gets coated with saliva and oral bacteria and can develop an unpleasant odor. Though the smell may not be offensive to your child, it can contribute to lingering bad odors in the vicinity of baby, and to baby bad breath. The simple solution is to wash or replace the offending item regularly. Eventually, your child will give up the sucking habit and the problem will disappear on its own.
Occasionally bad breath in baby has a more sinister cause. If your efforts to solve the problem are fruitless, you should consult your pediatrician or family doctor. The physician will check for signs of throat or sinus infection, infection somewhere in the mouth, tooth decay, or a foreign object lodged in a nasal passage. Sinus congestion can contribute to baby bad breath as well, by causing baby to breathe through the mouth: dry mouth is a cause of breath odor in both children and adults because saliva is naturally antibacterial and, in a healthy mouth, it keeps the population of odor causing bacteria at a minimum.
Once again, baby bad breath is relatively unusual: if simple measures don't solve the problem, your child should be seen by a medical professional to rule out more serious problems.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Cure, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath
Monday, November 27, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
When It Comes To Treating A Bad Breath Problem You Have Numerous Options
Bad breath is a problem that can affect anyone from time to time. It’s a very unattractive problem that can lead to a decrease in social standings. In this article, we’ll examine the problem posed by halitosis, work towards understanding the problem, and offer some solutions for solving the problem.
There are actually three different types of halitosis: they are known as transient bad breath, chronic bad breath and fetor hepaticus.
Transient bad breath occurs normally in most people, and is a temporary issue. It is most often caused by a dryness of the mouth, stress, a need to eat, odors left by certain foods, smoking, or not taking care of your dental health. This type of bad breath will disappear on its own eventually, but can be quickly aided by the presence of gum or a brushing of the teeth.
Chronic bad breath, on the other hand, is a problem that is faced by roughly twenty five percent of the population. Chronic bad breath can cause a person to feel stressed out and may make them have lower self esteem. Chronic bad breath may be caused by the presence of bacteria in the mouth. In particular, the bacterium known as streptococcus mutans is most often responsible for a case of chronic bad breath.
Fetor hepaticus is a severe form of bad breath that is actually caused by a failure of the liver. This type of bad breath is especially excruciating, and the smell that it causes can be extremely foul.
While our mouths are home to many different forms of bacteria, there is a type of bacteria known as anaerobic bacteria that can really be the cause of bad breath. This type of bacteria lives on the tongue and continues to grow, using the food that we eat and dead cells to multiply. These types of bacteria undergo anaerobic respiration, which causes them to release sulfur compounds that can cause bad breath. Other health problems such as periodontis, helminthiasis, diabetes, and gastroesophageal reflux disease may also be responsible for bad breath.
When it comes to treating a bad breath problem , you have numerous options. While some opt for the quick fix of mints or mouthwash, these solutions only provide a temporary means for getting rid of the bad breath. Also, you should be cautioned to avoid the use of alcohol-based mouthwashes to treat your bad breath; they dry out the mouth, and may cause more trouble than they are worth. It is of the utmost importance to ensure that you are not leaving particles of food in your mouth that allow for the bacteria to multiply.
To that end, you are recommended to brush after every meal and floss on a daily basis. You may also want to consider purchasing a tongue brush, a specialized device that can help to remove the bacteria present on the tongue.
Now that you know some of the basics of bad breath, you are better suited to fighting the problem. Cleanliness and dedication are paramount to keeping your bad breath problem under control.
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There are actually three different types of halitosis: they are known as transient bad breath, chronic bad breath and fetor hepaticus.
Transient bad breath occurs normally in most people, and is a temporary issue. It is most often caused by a dryness of the mouth, stress, a need to eat, odors left by certain foods, smoking, or not taking care of your dental health. This type of bad breath will disappear on its own eventually, but can be quickly aided by the presence of gum or a brushing of the teeth.
Chronic bad breath, on the other hand, is a problem that is faced by roughly twenty five percent of the population. Chronic bad breath can cause a person to feel stressed out and may make them have lower self esteem. Chronic bad breath may be caused by the presence of bacteria in the mouth. In particular, the bacterium known as streptococcus mutans is most often responsible for a case of chronic bad breath.
Fetor hepaticus is a severe form of bad breath that is actually caused by a failure of the liver. This type of bad breath is especially excruciating, and the smell that it causes can be extremely foul.
While our mouths are home to many different forms of bacteria, there is a type of bacteria known as anaerobic bacteria that can really be the cause of bad breath. This type of bacteria lives on the tongue and continues to grow, using the food that we eat and dead cells to multiply. These types of bacteria undergo anaerobic respiration, which causes them to release sulfur compounds that can cause bad breath. Other health problems such as periodontis, helminthiasis, diabetes, and gastroesophageal reflux disease may also be responsible for bad breath.
When it comes to treating a bad breath problem , you have numerous options. While some opt for the quick fix of mints or mouthwash, these solutions only provide a temporary means for getting rid of the bad breath. Also, you should be cautioned to avoid the use of alcohol-based mouthwashes to treat your bad breath; they dry out the mouth, and may cause more trouble than they are worth. It is of the utmost importance to ensure that you are not leaving particles of food in your mouth that allow for the bacteria to multiply.
To that end, you are recommended to brush after every meal and floss on a daily basis. You may also want to consider purchasing a tongue brush, a specialized device that can help to remove the bacteria present on the tongue.
Now that you know some of the basics of bad breath, you are better suited to fighting the problem. Cleanliness and dedication are paramount to keeping your bad breath problem under control.
If you want to read more about your bad breath click over to Christain's site at the-healthguide.com
Friday, November 17, 2006
Bad Breath Solution
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Anyone who has struggled with the problem of halitosis knows how challenging it can be to find a bad breath solution. Fortunately, this area of medical treatment, ignored for so long by everyone except the producers of mouthwashes and breath mints, is enjoying considerable close attention these days; things started to improve when we learned where the foul odor of bad breath really came from. It was the first step to developing treatments that work.
Dr. J. Tonzetich may have earned the distinction of being the first bad breath doctor when he worked out the process by which bad breath is produced in the mouth. The odor, he discovered, is caused by volatile sulfur compounds produced by bacteria in the mouth. The offensive bacteria are anaerobes, living in places in the mouth where there is little oxygen: in pockets between the gums and teeth, in the spaces between the teeth, around the tonsils, and deep between the papillae on the surface of the tongue at the back of the mouth. Understanding that these bacteria were responsible for the problem allowed researchers to start an informed search for a bad breath solution.
For most people, the appropriate bad breath doctor will be either a dentist or a medical doctor. These are the professionals who can do a proper assessment of a patient's dental and physical health to determine why the anaerobes are doing so well in the mouth. There may be periodontal disease, a sinus condition, a problem around the tonsils, post nasal drip, or even a more serious undiagnosed disease condition that requires treatment. It's important that halitosis sufferers have their condition evaluated by medical professionals before attempting their own bad breath solution.
Sometimes, there is a true bad breath doctor who can be consulted. Again, these are usually former dentists or medical doctors who have taken a special interest in helping people to find a bad breath solution. These professionals may have done their own research and developed an approach to treatment that has had considerable success. They generally operate clinics and see patients by appointment like any doctor's office. Proper assessment will include verifying that the patient truly does have a bad breath problem and checking for signs of all the problems mentioned above. Referral to a doctor or dentist may result if that appears appropriate. If you think a bad breath clinic might be the right choice for you, see if you can find one in your area - unfortunately they are quite rare.
If you are considering self-treatment of halitosis, think about trying a product recommended by a clinic bad breath doctor. Though the clinic may be inaccessible to you, the products are often available by mail or over the internet. Clinic products generally have a good reputation and a money back guarantee. You are more likely to find a bad breath solution with one of these providers than with products and vendors you know nothing about. Again however, it would be wise to consult a dentist, and possibly a medical doctor about your problem before embarking on any course of self-treatment.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Solution, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Bad Breath Bible
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Perhaps you've heard of something called the bad breath bible. There is, in fact, such a thing. It's a book written by Dr. Harold Katz, a specialist in the treatment of halitosis and the developer of a line of products for doing just that (TheraBreath). Dr. Katz's website tells us that he was a practicing dentist before he became interested in researching and treating bad breath. His book is a summary of his research and his understanding of the problem.
The product that Dr. Katz is selling is sometimes described as a bad breath natural remedy because it does not contain the antibacterial chemicals so common in over the counter mouthwashes (however, it does contain the chemical sodium chlorite). His approach, instead, is to deliver oxygen to regions of the mouth where there is little air circulation and anaerobic bacteria flourish. (Anaerobic bacteria live in the absence of oxygen and produce the foul odors that we associate with bad breath.) The bad breath bible explains not only where these bacteria are found, but how they cause halitosis and why Katz's product should work to control them.
There may not be any really ground-shaking information in the bad breath bible: we have known for some time that foul breath odor is produced by bacteria and that these bacteria are anaerobes living on the surface of the tongue, between the teeth, in pockets and creases in the gums, and in the tonsillar crypts. People have used different approaches for eliminating these bacteria, particularly antibacterial mouthwashes, and sometimes even antibiotics. The delivery of oxygen to anaerobic areas in the oral cavity is one of several new approaches that seek a bad breath natural remedy. Though the treatment uses sodium chlorite, this is described as a very safe chemical that simply reacts in the mouth to release oxygen. Other natural ingredients in some of the products include zinc to reduce bad tastes and tartar, and tea tree oil as a natural antimicrobial.
Whether or not you're keen on trying the line of products that the bad breath bible recommends, it will likely provide you with a source of information about halitosis and answers to many questions that you have. It is often available for download free from Katz's website, and will doubtless clarify the question of whether there might truly be a bad breath natural remedy.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Guide, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
How To Get Rid of Bad Breath
The problem of how to get rid of bad breath has frustrated halitosis sufferers for generations. It seems odd, and perhaps unfair, that some people have halitosis for no apparent reason, while others never have a problem. Fortunately, huge advances in medicine and science in the last 60 years have shed light on the subject, and there are now better products for dealing with unpleasant breath odor.
Bad breath help may be as near as your doctor or dentist. How is your physical health? Do you have any underlying medical conditions that might account for your problem? Consult your family doctor for confirmation that you have a problem, advice on whether a health problem could be causing your trouble, and a discussion about how to get rid of bad breath. How is your oral and dental health? While poor oral hygiene is perhaps not so closely linked with halitosis as many people believe, dental decay and gum disease can certainly foster the proliferation of anaerobic oral bacteria that produce foul odors. Your dentist can tell you if you have either of these problems.
If your general and oral health are both fine, but you still need bad breath help, you'll find a diverse selection of products on the market. It's a good idea to avoid the common breath mints, breath freshening gums and oral sprays: for the most part, these products temporarily mask the odor of bad breath but do nothing to show you how to get rid of bad breath for good (they are, however, indispensable for close encounters of short duration - like dates and interviews). Look instead for products that will work at a deeper level - products that actually eliminate the oral bacteria that cause bad breath.
Mouthwashes that contain antibacterial ingredients are not new, and they do seem to provide bad breath help. Newer approaches to the problem may be even more effective, but to date, no one has discovered how to get rid of bad breath for good. Some newer products seem to keep halitosis under continuous control as long as they are used consistently - products that release oxygen in the mouth to kill anaerobic bacteria, or use oil to gather up bacteria and carry them away. It's hard to eliminate these bacteria entirely, however, so if you stop using the product, the problem tends to recur.
The answer may lie with the body's ability to fight oral bacteria on its own. Researchers are now asking themselves whether lifestyle can play a role in how to get rid of bad breath. Is it made worse by poor diet - possibly some nutrient deficiency? Could an improved active healthy lifestyle stimulate the body's immune system to fight off the unwelcome bacteria? Hopefully, medical research in the coming years will answer this question - then we will all have access to more, and better, bad breath help.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to How to Get Rid of Bad Breath, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Bad breath help may be as near as your doctor or dentist. How is your physical health? Do you have any underlying medical conditions that might account for your problem? Consult your family doctor for confirmation that you have a problem, advice on whether a health problem could be causing your trouble, and a discussion about how to get rid of bad breath. How is your oral and dental health? While poor oral hygiene is perhaps not so closely linked with halitosis as many people believe, dental decay and gum disease can certainly foster the proliferation of anaerobic oral bacteria that produce foul odors. Your dentist can tell you if you have either of these problems.
If your general and oral health are both fine, but you still need bad breath help, you'll find a diverse selection of products on the market. It's a good idea to avoid the common breath mints, breath freshening gums and oral sprays: for the most part, these products temporarily mask the odor of bad breath but do nothing to show you how to get rid of bad breath for good (they are, however, indispensable for close encounters of short duration - like dates and interviews). Look instead for products that will work at a deeper level - products that actually eliminate the oral bacteria that cause bad breath.
Mouthwashes that contain antibacterial ingredients are not new, and they do seem to provide bad breath help. Newer approaches to the problem may be even more effective, but to date, no one has discovered how to get rid of bad breath for good. Some newer products seem to keep halitosis under continuous control as long as they are used consistently - products that release oxygen in the mouth to kill anaerobic bacteria, or use oil to gather up bacteria and carry them away. It's hard to eliminate these bacteria entirely, however, so if you stop using the product, the problem tends to recur.
The answer may lie with the body's ability to fight oral bacteria on its own. Researchers are now asking themselves whether lifestyle can play a role in how to get rid of bad breath. Is it made worse by poor diet - possibly some nutrient deficiency? Could an improved active healthy lifestyle stimulate the body's immune system to fight off the unwelcome bacteria? Hopefully, medical research in the coming years will answer this question - then we will all have access to more, and better, bad breath help.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to How to Get Rid of Bad Breath, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Bad Breath Treatment
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If you've ever sought bad breath treatment, you know that there are more than a few products and services to choose from. People who suffer from bad breath have tried everything from herbal home remedies to breath mints to professional services from people who specialize in treating halitosis. Although it's natural for people to try different things, the reason there are still so many options to choose from is probably that no one has found a solution that consistently works. We may be closer, however, than we've ever been before.
The perfect bad breath remedy will not just hide the problem temporarily behind a stronger odor - it will work to reduce or eliminate the bad odor itself, focusing on the source of the odor and removing it. This means that bad breath treatment should be antibacterial in some way - it should reduce the numbers of odor causing bacteria in the mouth and continue to keep those numbers down so that halitosis is undetectable. In the ideal scenario, the oral bacteria of the mouth would be altered so that the anaerobes, the bacteria that produce the bad smell, never get the upper hand again.
A number of producers of commercial products are taking exactly this approach to creating a bad breath remedy, and they are tackling the problem in novel ways that suggest some real breakthroughs may have been achieved. While more conventional approaches added antibacterial chemicals to mouthwashes, attacking the bacteria more or less directly, the Two-phase method uses the knowledge that oral bacteria stick to oil droplets to produce a mouthwash that literally sweeps up the bacteria and carries them away. TheraBreath bad breath treatment introduces oxygen to the typically airless areas of the oral cavity where anaerobic, odor producing bacteria thrive (anaerobes prefer to live in the absence of oxygen and many of them actually die if they are exposed to oxygen).
If a bad breath remedy could change the composition of the bacterial population in the mouth so that odor production was more or less permanently stopped, that would be a cure for bad breath. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen until we have a better understanding of why the anaerobes take over in the first place. Research is beginning to show that diet can be an important factor, as can underlying disease. Before a bad breath treatment can become a cure, we have to understand what leads to the problem in the first place. In the meantime, however, some of these products show great promise in that they may eliminate bad breath continuously as long as you continue to use them.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Treatment, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Is there a Bad Breath Solution?
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Bad Breath Product
Bad Breath Product
A trip to a community pharmacy or a quick Google of the internet will quickly reveal the truth: there are myriad types of bad breath product on the market today and they all claim to be the answer to halitosis. A savvy consumer has to spend some time and do a little research to find out what, if anything, is really likely to help. Fortunately, there is more information, and more professional help available than ever before.
First, understanding where the bad smell is coming from will help to understand how to treat bad breath. To put it simply, most cases of stubborn halitosis are caused by volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) produced by bacteria living primarily on the back of the tongue. These bacteria are anaerobes, that is, they live where there is no oxygen. As a by product of their metabolic processes, they release VSC into the air and you exhale them in your breath. It's likely that everybody has some of these bacteria living in their mouth, but some people obviously have more than others. An effective bad breath product will get rid of large numbers of these VSC-producing bacteria somehow.
This is not really news: we realized that bacteria have something to do with halitosis a long time ago, and mouthwashes formulated to treat bad breath have long contained antibacterial substances. The trouble is that even when the antibacterial ingredient is effective, it doesn't always reach the bacteria - it only kills some of them, and they multiply quickly enough that bacterial populations in the mouth return to high levels very quickly. The fact that halitosis tends to be chronic has inspired new types of bad breath product, and caused people to dig into the causes of bad breath even more deeply - why do some people have so many VSC-producing anaerobes in the first place?
There are probably a number of different situations that lead to proliferation of anaerobes in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene is the most obvious but this probably not as common as most of us believe. Some underlying health problems can be to blame, as can gum disease, post nasal drip and sinus problems. For some people, however, the underlying cause remains elusive. In many cases, diet and lifestyle may be the answer. There's still a lot we don't know, but the good news is that today there is more research investigating how to best treat bad breath. There is also a greater variety of bad breath product backed by research and experience that can be used to treat a persistent case of halitosis.
Read the information provided with any potential bad breath product to see whether its activity is aimed at reducing the numbers of bacteria that cause bad breath. Choose a product whose approach makes sense to you and use as directed. If you're not happy with the results, try something different. And see if you can identify the root cause of your halitosis. If you can get rid of those anaerobes permanently, you won't have to continually treat bad breath.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Products, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
A trip to a community pharmacy or a quick Google of the internet will quickly reveal the truth: there are myriad types of bad breath product on the market today and they all claim to be the answer to halitosis. A savvy consumer has to spend some time and do a little research to find out what, if anything, is really likely to help. Fortunately, there is more information, and more professional help available than ever before.
First, understanding where the bad smell is coming from will help to understand how to treat bad breath. To put it simply, most cases of stubborn halitosis are caused by volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) produced by bacteria living primarily on the back of the tongue. These bacteria are anaerobes, that is, they live where there is no oxygen. As a by product of their metabolic processes, they release VSC into the air and you exhale them in your breath. It's likely that everybody has some of these bacteria living in their mouth, but some people obviously have more than others. An effective bad breath product will get rid of large numbers of these VSC-producing bacteria somehow.
This is not really news: we realized that bacteria have something to do with halitosis a long time ago, and mouthwashes formulated to treat bad breath have long contained antibacterial substances. The trouble is that even when the antibacterial ingredient is effective, it doesn't always reach the bacteria - it only kills some of them, and they multiply quickly enough that bacterial populations in the mouth return to high levels very quickly. The fact that halitosis tends to be chronic has inspired new types of bad breath product, and caused people to dig into the causes of bad breath even more deeply - why do some people have so many VSC-producing anaerobes in the first place?
There are probably a number of different situations that lead to proliferation of anaerobes in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene is the most obvious but this probably not as common as most of us believe. Some underlying health problems can be to blame, as can gum disease, post nasal drip and sinus problems. For some people, however, the underlying cause remains elusive. In many cases, diet and lifestyle may be the answer. There's still a lot we don't know, but the good news is that today there is more research investigating how to best treat bad breath. There is also a greater variety of bad breath product backed by research and experience that can be used to treat a persistent case of halitosis.
Read the information provided with any potential bad breath product to see whether its activity is aimed at reducing the numbers of bacteria that cause bad breath. Choose a product whose approach makes sense to you and use as directed. If you're not happy with the results, try something different. And see if you can identify the root cause of your halitosis. If you can get rid of those anaerobes permanently, you won't have to continually treat bad breath.
R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Bad Breath Products, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Bad Breath Symptoms and Cure
Bad Breath Symptoms and Cure
Until recently, most treatments have been generally unsuccessful in resolving bad breath conditions. Common treatments such as mouthwashes, mints, chewing gums, mouth sprays, and intestinal cleansings otherwise known as colonics, are simply inadequate. There are many websites offering “magic” breath products. Of course, these are a waste of money. Serious, persistent, chronic bad breath is now very much treatable.
Some bad breath symptoms are sour taste, metallic taste, post nasal drainage, film on tongue, dry mouth, white nodules on the tonsils, and yellow film. Before revealing the cure here are some further explanations:
A White or Yellow Film on the Tongue
This is a very common observation we see in halitosis sufferers. It is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and nasal mucous, and tends to be heaviest in the posterior regions of the tongue. The removal of this film typically does not completely eliminate halitosis for most patients. The reason for this is that the anaerobic bacteria that produce halitosis odors are found through out the entire mouth and in the saliva. If you have longer or larger taste buds (papillae), then you will have a greater potential to trap bacteria in the tongue’s papillae. If you have heavy amounts of these yellow or white films there is a good chance you may have halitosis.
We have found that patients who rapidly build up films on their tongue often have ongoing post nasal (mucous) drainage that they may or may not be aware of. It is important to reduce this drainage using the Hydro Pulse sinus irrigator and the Breath-Ease XL saline powder that is available on our website.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is a common symptom with people suffering from halitosis, and it is one of the main causes of halitosis. Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, causes a number of changes to occur in the mouth. First of all, the bacteria become more concentrated in the saliva and they tend to volatilize or evaporate more readily into the air. When this occurs, bad breath will be stronger and more noticeable at greater distances.
Additionally, the pH or acid/base balance of the mouth becomes altered, and this provides an environment that is more conducive to the growth of anaerobic bacteria. Because there is less saliva the flushing or cleansing effect of saliva is reduced. This results in more bacteria and cellular debris accumulating in the oral cavity.
Common causes of xerostomia are aging, insufficient fluid intake, using alcohol based mouth rinses, and numerous medications. Some common medications that can cause drying of the mouth are allergy medications, anti-depressives, blood pressure medications, and diuretics just to name a few. Coffee is considered a diuretic. Some less common causes are radiation treatment to the head and neck areas, patients suffering from Sjogrens Syndrome, diabetes, and other auto-immune diseases.
The first and simplest thing we recommend patients do is be sure that they are consuming at least the recommended daily allowance of water which is eight glasses of water per day. Chewing sugarless gum also helps to increase salivary flow while chewing. Despite numerous products claiming they can eliminate or significantly improve dry mouth conditions, we have only found one product so far that significantly helps the problem. Besides causing halitosis, xerostomia often results in a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth. Without a doubt xerostomia is very difficult to eliminate entirely, but even if a patient’s xerostomia remains we can still effectively treat their halitosis condition.
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Until recently, most treatments have been generally unsuccessful in resolving bad breath conditions. Common treatments such as mouthwashes, mints, chewing gums, mouth sprays, and intestinal cleansings otherwise known as colonics, are simply inadequate. There are many websites offering “magic” breath products. Of course, these are a waste of money. Serious, persistent, chronic bad breath is now very much treatable.
Some bad breath symptoms are sour taste, metallic taste, post nasal drainage, film on tongue, dry mouth, white nodules on the tonsils, and yellow film. Before revealing the cure here are some further explanations:
A White or Yellow Film on the Tongue
This is a very common observation we see in halitosis sufferers. It is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and nasal mucous, and tends to be heaviest in the posterior regions of the tongue. The removal of this film typically does not completely eliminate halitosis for most patients. The reason for this is that the anaerobic bacteria that produce halitosis odors are found through out the entire mouth and in the saliva. If you have longer or larger taste buds (papillae), then you will have a greater potential to trap bacteria in the tongue’s papillae. If you have heavy amounts of these yellow or white films there is a good chance you may have halitosis.
We have found that patients who rapidly build up films on their tongue often have ongoing post nasal (mucous) drainage that they may or may not be aware of. It is important to reduce this drainage using the Hydro Pulse sinus irrigator and the Breath-Ease XL saline powder that is available on our website.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is a common symptom with people suffering from halitosis, and it is one of the main causes of halitosis. Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, causes a number of changes to occur in the mouth. First of all, the bacteria become more concentrated in the saliva and they tend to volatilize or evaporate more readily into the air. When this occurs, bad breath will be stronger and more noticeable at greater distances.
Additionally, the pH or acid/base balance of the mouth becomes altered, and this provides an environment that is more conducive to the growth of anaerobic bacteria. Because there is less saliva the flushing or cleansing effect of saliva is reduced. This results in more bacteria and cellular debris accumulating in the oral cavity.
Common causes of xerostomia are aging, insufficient fluid intake, using alcohol based mouth rinses, and numerous medications. Some common medications that can cause drying of the mouth are allergy medications, anti-depressives, blood pressure medications, and diuretics just to name a few. Coffee is considered a diuretic. Some less common causes are radiation treatment to the head and neck areas, patients suffering from Sjogrens Syndrome, diabetes, and other auto-immune diseases.
The first and simplest thing we recommend patients do is be sure that they are consuming at least the recommended daily allowance of water which is eight glasses of water per day. Chewing sugarless gum also helps to increase salivary flow while chewing. Despite numerous products claiming they can eliminate or significantly improve dry mouth conditions, we have only found one product so far that significantly helps the problem. Besides causing halitosis, xerostomia often results in a metallic or bitter taste in the mouth. Without a doubt xerostomia is very difficult to eliminate entirely, but even if a patient’s xerostomia remains we can still effectively treat their halitosis condition.
Dr. Anthony Dailley, DDS, bad breath specialist and halitosis national authority, has successfully treated thousands of patients. Visit http://www.breathcure.com/ for info on unique treatment kits
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