All Oral Health News articles

June 2011

By - Bad Breath Expert
What do you know about cavities and bad breath?

June 29, 2011 - If you have ever experienced a cavity or halitosis, you are certainly not alone, since millions of Americans suffer from both each year. But what do you really know about these conditions? And are you aware of how they're connected?

Vaccines may one day stop bad breath before it starts

June 28, 2011 - Bad breath is caused by bacteria. Bacterial infections can sometimes be prevented through the use of vaccines. So, the obvious question is, do vaccines exist for halitosis? Could they? According to several groups of researchers, they could.

Study breaks down what causes bad breath and how to detect it

June 24, 2011 - What causes halitosis? Many different factors can pitch in, says an article lately published in the Journal of Dentistry. How many effective ways are there to diagnose the condition? While chemists have invented a number of useful tools for this purpose, the best method may still be a sniff from a human nose.

What is BLIS K12 oral care probiotics, and how does it work?

June 23, 2011 - The name "BLIS K12" may evoke thoughts of ecstasy or primary and secondary school, but the nomenclature of this halitosis-fighting substance has scientific origin, and it works in ways you may not expect.

Study blames food for some halitosis, recommends oral care probiotics

June 21, 2011 - Most dentists and oral hygienists point to bacteria as the primary cause of bad breath, and while a new study does not dispute that fact, it explores the interactions between odor based on food and the smell caused by bacteria.

What makes bad breath smell?


I have bad breath. What's living in my mouth?


Moisture puts bad breath in its place


Study breaks down the cultural disparities in bad breath

June 14, 2011 - Talk to someone about bad breath, and you will likely get a relatively negative reaction to the topic. After all, it's a rare person who feels ambivalent, much less positive, about having halitosis. However, some cultures revile oral odor more than others, and some are more likely to have it, too.

Tea for bad breath? The jury is still out


How do you get rid of morning breath?


Bad breath is occasionally a sign of throat infections


Treating bad breath: A review

June 10, 2011 - So you have halitosis. What are you going to do about it? Will you brush your teeth, floss, rinse your mouth out with water or pop a mint? These methods may work, and, in the case of the first two, will certainly improve your oral health a bit, but are they the optimal way to get rid of bad breath?

Bacteria associated with halitosis, periodontal disease found in amniotic fluid

June 7, 2011 - The bacteria that cause bad breath, gum disease and tooth decay are multitudinous, with several studies suggesting that those strains found in the mouth number in the hundreds. That said, many of these microbes can be found elsewhere in the body, too, including in the stomach, gastrointestinal tract and - according to recent research - the womb.

The pH on your tongue plays a part in morning breath


Why can't I smell my own bad breath?

June 3, 2011 - Numerous researchers have pointed to the same contradiction in the logic behind the extent of human bad breath - namely, that the majority of people suffer from halitosis, but very few know when they have it. Many individuals are also not sure what to do about it, especially when it persists. Here is a rundown of what keeps our own bad breath from us and what treats it, both immediately and over time.

Bad breath-causing salivary disorder may impair emotional processing


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