Australian dentist making a name for himself curing bad breath
Feb/060
Veteran dentist Geoffrey Speiser is making a name for himself by curing bad breath for his clients. After many years of treating his patients who had bad breath, it seemed a natural progression to put some emphasis on something which many people need and are willing to pay well for.
He still needs to make some final decisions on marketing of his products, but is a from a rare breed of dentists who can be entrepreneurs too.
Dentists’ top 10 tips for getting rid of bad breath
Feb/060
Scraping or brushing your tongue, watching what you eat and examining your whole body are cited as ways to combat bad breath, as reported on infozone.com recently. Scraping your tongue is a very good way of removing the stinky little particles that build up in the back of your mouth and can create awful breath.
Your tongue is the main source of odor-causing bacteria: Deep within its crevices is a protective layer of mucous, food particles and proteins.
Those well known nasty foods that can add to bad breath and other possible problems are noted.
Shall I compare thine teeth to a winter’s day?
Feb/060
A cute article from timesunion.com recalls the authors use of Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse and how it helped to give her sparkling white teeth. If you want great white teeth to go along with your fresh breath, this stuff might be worth a try.
Children with Halitosis and Bad Breath
Feb/060
DailyIndia.com reports on possible causes of bad breath amongst youngsters. This list is quite informative and gives plenty of very specific causes that you can then rectify to put your kid’s breath back where it should be.
1. Dehydration.(which is more common than most people suspect)
2. Overeating and consequent poor digestion.
3. Eating food that promotes yeast/ candida.
4. Incipient or undiagnosed illness/ infection, low immune system.
5. Too much sugar.
6. Dental problems.
7. Not well-rested, too much activity.
From reading the rest of the article it appears that dehydration is far more serious than people think. Juices and soft drinks DO NOT count because they are loaded with sugar. Drinking water regularly will not only be a possible bad breath cure, but can boost general well-being and health too.
ADA tips to Beat Bad Breath
Feb/060
The paktribune reports on ADA recommendations for teeth brushing and general oral hygiene. Bad breath can sometimes be cause by just generally bad oral hygiene. Cures for this kind of bad breath can sometimes more easily be treated, often by a dentist.
The ADA says you should brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove food debris and plaque, remembering to brush your tongue, too. Once a day, use floss to clean between teeth.
If you must constantly use a breath freshener to hide unpleasant mouth odor, see your dentist.
If you do have constantly bad breath however you might need to take other measures to combat more chronic bad breath.
19% of Norwegian singles never or seldom kiss
Feb/060
According to Canada.com a recent survery revealed that 19% of Norwegian singles never of seldom kiss. One of the major concerns is that of bad breath. Bad breath was found to be quite a turnoff.
The study – commissioned by a toothbrush maker hoping to show a link between oral hygiene and kissing – said 40 per cent of men and 50 per cent of women believed bad breath was unattractive.
Other stats were that married couples kissed as much as 3 times as often as their single counterparts, and on the upside 48% reported kissing often.
Turning back time
Feb/060
myDNA reports on seven ways to transform yourself, and help yourself look and feel as good as you did in years gone by. Of course bad breath, and specifically preventing bad breath makes a major impact on changing things.
Specifically, bad breath caused by smoking is easily remedied by simply not smoking anymore, but often easier said than done.
“We all know smoking increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer – but it can also make you look and feel older,” said Lyle L. Berkowitz, M.D., co-chair of the Asthma and Allergy Channel for Revolution Health Group’s Medical Advisory Board (MAB).
“Not surprisingly, young patients often respond better to these cosmetic and fitness issues than to the other life and death issues,” he added. “So, some of the things I’ll talk about with smokers include the yellowing of teeth, the bad breath and the overall decreased ability to exercise as well as you could if you weren’t smoking. Skin elasticity is also affected, making wrinkles more likely.”
Tips and advice to fight bad breath
Feb/060
Tips and advice to get rid of bad breath, as reported in The Toronto Star…
Brush your teeth for two minutes; most people brush for 13 seconds — not good enough.
Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day, “to replenish oxygen-rich saliva,” Katz says. Oxygen kills bacteria.
Breathe through your nose; avoid dry mouth, avoid alcohol — it dries out the mouth.
Be aware that many drugs — from antidepressants to antihistamines, including Prozac, Wellbutrin, Claritin, Motrin, Advil — produce bad breath as a side effect.
Floss twice a day and make sure you get into all the little crevices that can be breeding grounds for bacteria.
Avoid dairy products, especially cheeses — “they are easily converted into sulphur compounds by bacteria,” Katz says.
Limit intake of coffee and other acidic drinks such as tomato juice and all citrus juices. “Acid makes bacteria reproduce faster,” Katz says. Tea is a better choice.
If you have braces on your teeth, clean them thoroughly with a Waterpik.
Clean your tongue. Buy a tongue cleaner and use it — gently!
If you can’t ask someone to check the smell of your breath, test it yourself by licking the back of your hand. Take a whiff.
If you know people who have bad breath, but can’t tell them, go to Dr. Katz’s website, therabreathcanada.com. Click on “Someone with bad breath” and follow the instructions. An anonymous message will be sent from the folks at TheraBreath, politely informing the recipients that they may wish to take action.
Judy Steed
How sweet it is: Bones banish bad breath
Feb/060
Animals lovers will love these new little cures for bad breath, as reported in the Chicago Sun-Times…
Americans are an animal-loving bunch. Of those of us with pets, nearly 44 percent own dogs. A Lake Zurich-based company is betting these pooch people will jump for Blizzard’s Bones, a new line of bone-shaped mints designed to freshen human kisses.
These sugar-free numbers, created by entrepreneur Leslie Lipowski, are named after her yellow Labrador retriever, Blizzard. The mints are packaged in easily portable metal tins that feature portraits of bulldogs, Malteses, golden retrievers and mixed-breed dogs. The company donates 5 percent of each tin’s sales to local and national animal rescue groups and charities. Each collectible tin sells for $4.95; find them at Chicago area retailers including Marshall Field’s downtown Chicago, Lake Forest and Oak Brook stores, Animal Feeds & Needs in Arlington Heights, and The Dog House in Long Grove.
Blizzard’s Bones may not solve your canine’s doggie breath, but they’ll certainly sweeten yours.
Maureen Jenkins
Tips to Beat Bad Breath
Feb/060
The Toronto Fashion Monitor reports…
Onion breath lingering long after dinner? Bad breath — the medical term is halitosis — is caused by more than pungent food.
Causes of bad breath include:
Dental problems: Poor dental hygiene leads to an accumulation of bacterial plaque on teeth or inflammation of gums. This bacteria contributes to bad breath.
Dry mouth: Insufficient saliva allows dead cells to accumulate in your mouth. The cells decompose and cause bad breath.
Food: The oils from garlic and onions are absorbed into your bloodstream and transferred to your lungs, where they’re expelled when you breathe out.
So how do you get rid of bad breath?
Practice good dental care to fight bad breath. Brush your teeth and your tongue – where bad breath-causing bacteria reside.
Floss daily. See your dentist regularly to get professional teeth cleaning. Scraping your tongue also helps to get rid of bad breath.
Drink water for moist mouth. Chew gum or suck on candy. Sugarless is best for your teeth and breath.
Drink tea. A substance in tea may prevent the growth of bacteria that causes bad breath.
If you have dentures, clean them at least once a day or as directed by your dentist.
If nothing works, talk to your dentist or doctor. Halitosis, or bad breath, can be caused by other conditions including postnasal drip, infections, hepatitis, gastric ulcer or uncontrolled diabetes.