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Durian: King of fruits, king of bad breath causes
May 11, 2012 -
Its smell is almost impossible to describe or ignore, whether it's in a fruit market or on your palate. Durian is one of the all-time worst bad breath causes. Click to read article

From antiquity to today, the authorities on bad breath were rarely shy about it
May 9, 2012 -
The history of bad breath is long (and weird) indeed. Click to read article

Candy for bad breath? That's sweet, but no thank you
May 2, 2012 -
It might sound like a delicious idea, but eating candy to sweeten your breath isn't that good an option. Click to read article

For bad breath, removing tonsil stones works better than removing teeth
May 2, 2012 -
Imagine going to sleep in the dentist's chair and waking up without any teeth. This nightmare really happened for one Polish man! Click to read article

Oral care probiotics work wonders for bad breath
April 30, 2012 -
Who would have thought that the solution to bad breath was bacteria? Click to read article

Dry mouth at night makes bad breath even worse
April 27, 2012 -
Unfortunately, dry mouth at night is one of the least preventable causes of bad breath. Click to read article

Whitening mouthwash leaves breath fresh, pearly whites their whitest
April 27, 2012 -
A little whitening mouthwash can go a long way... Click to read article

Bad breath, halitosis aren't contagious, but beware
April 25, 2012 -
It's not the "kissing disease," but still... Click to read article

Among other things, bacterial infection causes canker sores, halitosis
April 25, 2012 -
A canker sore can come from microbes sneaking into a tiny nick or cut. And that's not all - there are many other potential causes. Click to read article

Boxing and bad breath remedies
April 25, 2012 -
In the ring, boxers can quickly develop bad breath. Click to read article

Woman tries diet to minimize one of the rarer causes of halitosis
April 25, 2012 -
Trimethylaminuria is a rare cause of bad breath. Click to read article

Halitosis and football
April 24, 2012 -
On the gridiron, some players' halitosis has become the stuff of legend. Click to read article

Baseball and bad breath
April 23, 2012 -
The Great American Pastime was once much more prone to the Great American Affliction: bad breath. Click to read article

Whitening toothpaste kills bad breath, hides the evidence of improper brushing
April 23, 2012 -
Did you know that even if you brush your teeth three times a day, you could be doing it wrong? Click to read article

To put the kibosh on bad breath, rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash
April 20, 2012 -
It's possibly the most important step in your breath-freshening regimen: rinsing with an alcohol-free mouthwash. Click to read article

Know when to accept a mint for fresh breath, and when to say no
April 19, 2012 -
Someone offers you a mint for fresh breath. Do you accept? Click to read article

Kanye, you can use 'TheraBreath'!
April 18, 2012 -
Nobody's too cool - or too cold - for fresh breath. Click to read article

NBA bad breath watch: Vince Carter blows halitosis Rudy Gay's face
April 17, 2012 -
There's no foul called for it, but puffing bad breath into another NBA player's face is usually considered to be in poor taste...er, smell. Click to read article

Hoover hated halitosis (be it oral or, uh, 'mental')
April 12, 2012 -
The nation's former FBI director was not above name-calling or cracking wise about halitosis. Click to read article

Beer makes fresh breath funky, skunky
April 11, 2012 -
And it doesn't take a breathalyzer to notice it, either. Click to read article

...And chloroform? Add that to the list of weird chemicals associated with non-specialty toothpaste brands
April 11, 2012 -
As if triclosan weren't bad enough on its own, public health experts are now suggesting that this additive (found in cheap toothpastes) may form chloroform when mixed with tap water. Click to read article

Toothpaste dyes may be linked to ADHD
April 10, 2012 -
Does your child's toothpaste need dyes in it in order to eliminate bad breath? Absolutely not. In fact, an FDA panel is currently investigating the potential connection between such colorants and ADHD. Click to read article

Who is more prone to chronic halitosis, men or women?
April 10, 2012 -
In the battle of the sexes, the question of chronic halitosis still perplexes. Click to read article

Bad breath clinics do it best
April 9, 2012 -
Breath clinics see what dentists' offices don't: people whose primary complaint is a strong, stinky, abiding halitosis. Click to read article

The best toothpaste is triclosan-free
April 6, 2012 -
When's the last time you put a pesticide in your mouth? If you don't use specialty breath freshening products, then the answer may be "today." Click to read article

Bad breath treatments that work, and those that don't
April 5, 2012 -
Want a quick cheat sheet on the best (and worst) bad breath treatments? Read on. Click to read article

Bad breath, post-nasal drip symptoms can be aggravated by pollen
April 4, 2012 -
Hey! Hay fever (and bad breath) are coming back with a vengeance, in the form of post-nasal drip symptoms. Click to read article

How to get rid of bad breath caused by garlic
April 2, 2012 -
The dreaded garlic breath - how do you get rid of a smell that even sticks to hands for weeks? Click to read article

Which cities have fresh breath, and which just plain stink?
March 22, 2012 -
Recently, young adults weighed in on which U.S. cities tend to have people with the freshest breath. Click to read article

Use alcohol-free mouthwash and bid bad breath bye-bye
March 21, 2012 -
To truly wipe out halitosis, mouthwash needs to contain no mouth-drying alcohol. Click to read article

What causes of halitosis can simulate garlic breath?
March 21, 2012 -
It may sound like something out of a murder mystery, but it's real (if rare). Click to read article

Expect dry mouth, bad breath from your morning cuppa joe
March 20, 2012 -
With the pleasant aroma of brewed coffee inevitably comes the unpleasant odor of bad breath. Click to read article

Survey: Fresh breath is key to having a 'Spring fling'
March 20, 2012 -
If you have halitosis this Spring, then there's something you probably won't be having: a Spring romance. Click to read article

A brief history of garlicky bad breath
March 20, 2012 -
Ever wondered how long we've been fixated on the smell that garlic leaves in your mouth? Click to read article

Periodontal disease causes major bad breath, and worse
March 19, 2012 -
If your dentist has diagnosed you with periodontal disease, you have a number of things to be concerned about, including halitosis. Click to read article

It's time to review the causes of halitosis
March 19, 2012 -
Do you know how many different things can cause bad breath? Click to read article

Can ulcers cause bad breath? Canker sores, yes. Stomach ulcers on the other hand...
March 16, 2012 -
While aphthous ulcers (a.k.a. canker sores) are an unmistakable indicator of halitosis, stomach ulcers may or may not cause oral odor. Click to read article

Man's best friend has man's worst enemy: dog bad breath
March 16, 2012 -
It's no secret that dog's get halitosis, but it also isn't something you and your furry friend have to suffer through. Click to read article

What are other ways to say 'bad breath,' 'halitosis' or 'oral door'?
March 15, 2012 -
A rose by any other name... Click to read article

As halitosis and post-nasal drip treatments, neti pots come up short
March 15, 2012 -
Neti pots for post-nasal drip? Mmmm...nah. Click to read article

Is blue light an effective bad breath treatment? Uh, no.
March 14, 2012 -
If you're convinced that blue light can cure your halitosis, you might need to screw in your mental bulb a little tighter. Click to read article

Probiotic care keeps bad breath, certain germs at bay
March 13, 2012 -
By investing in probiotic care, you're putting your oral health first. Click to read article

For cottonmouth, try specialty products and homegrown dry mouth remedies
March 12, 2012 -
When you have a chronically dry mouth, you'll try almost anything to re-wet your palate. Click to read article

Major causes of halitosis: The 10 stinkiest cheeses on Earth
March 12, 2012 -
Sacre bleu! Some French cheeses can cause an unparalleled blast of bad breath. Click to read article

Scientists lull mice into suspended animation with...chronic halitosis?
March 9, 2012 -
The same gas that gives chronic halitosis its funky smell is being used to protect mice from heart attack damage - and to keep them in a state of suspended animation. Click to read article

NASA satellite spies bad breath from space
March 8, 2012 -
The Staten Island Dump isn't the only smelly thing that can be seen from low Earth orbit. Recently, NASA spied a bad breath gas that was visible from space. Click to read article

Yoga therapy for bad breath? Only if you want a dry mouth
March 6, 2012 -
Believe it or not, several yoga systems claim to be able to treat or cure dry mouth. Click to read article

Get rid of canker sores and bad breath all in one go
March 6, 2012 -
Finding a canker sore on your mouth can offer you a clue as you why you've had chronic bad breath all this time. Click to read article

Removing tonsil stones doesn't have to be a surgical affair
March 6, 2012 -
Extract: So you've got tonsil stones. Do you need to go ahead and have a tonsillectomy? The answer is almost certainly no. Click to read article

In world of bad breath, occasionally halitosis causes phobia
March 5, 2012 -
Did you know that, in unusual circumstances, halitosis can cause a full-on phobia of bad breath? It's rare, but it's real. Click to read article

Tongue scrapers: Perfect for when brushing doesn't make a dent in bad breath
February 27, 2012 -
Extract: If you haven't considered getting a specialty tongue scraper, now may be the time to spring for one. Click to read article

Post-nasal drip symptoms include bad breath
February 24, 2012 -
While it's not always easy to tell when you have post-nasal drip, one of its primary symptoms is a lingering case of halitosis. Click to read article

Today in history: Modernized toothbrushes stop using swine hair to deliver toothpaste, kill bad breath
February 24, 2012 -
Toothpaste-lovers, rejoice! Click to read article

When it comes to bad breath, a tongue scraper can make all the difference
February 23, 2012 -
Do you have a tongue scraper? Many people don't, even though these specialty instruments are one of the keys to fresh breath. Click to read article

Dry mouth products can wet palate, ease bad breath
February 23, 2012 -
Simply put, dry mouth is the sensation that there's not enough saliva in your oral cavity. However, the problem's not as basic as that... Click to read article

Occasionally, bad breath kills
February 22, 2012 -
Can bad breath be lethal? You be the judge. Click to read article

White spots on the tonsils: A sure sign of bad breath
February 21, 2012 -
If you can see little flecks or white spots on your tonsils, you almost certainly have bad breath. Here's why. Click to read article

My child has evening breath. Is that the same as morning breath?
February 21, 2012 -
In the world of halitosis, is evening breath the same as morning breath? Click to read article

Dry mouth products can wet the palate, wash away bad breath
February 17, 2012 -
Having a dry mouth is a more common cause of halitosis than you might think, which is why it's important to look for mouth-wetting breath fresheners whenever possible. Click to read article

Specialty breath fresheners wipe out bad breath, dry mouth
February 17, 2012 -
Can specialty breath freshening products really knock out dry mouth as effectively as they seem to? Scientists recently put them to the test. Click to read article

What does Leap Day have to do with bad breath?
February 16, 2012 -
They couldn't possibly have anything to do with one another, right? Well, if you look hard enough, you can spot little connections between our halitosis and the extra day we tack onto the calendar. Click to read article

It's National Bad Breath Awareness Month!
February 15, 2012 -
It's that time of year again - the month when we openly acknowledge that most of us hate the smell of halitosis, no matter whose mouth it's coming from. Click to read article

Antibiotics aren't an effective post-nasal drip treatment or bad breath eliminator
February 15, 2012 -
Antibiotics have little to offer people with post-nasal drip, since the medications do not clear up bad breath or (according to a new study) sinusitis. Click to read article

As a cure for gingivitis, lasers aren't so hot
February 14, 2012 -
While laser-based treatments may sound like an effective space-age cure for gingivitis and bad breath, their effectiveness is questionable. Click to read article

Couldn't get rid of bad breath on Valentine's Day? Here's why
February 14, 2012 -
Having halitosis on Valentine's Day can be a real romance-killer, especially if you try to eliminate it but just can't get rid of bad breath. Click to read article

Newspaper reader needs bad breath remedies ASAP
February 13, 2012 -
You know your partner's halitosis is bad when you're writing to a nationally syndicated newspaper asking for advice on bad breath remedies. Click to read article

Odor-fighting TheraBreath toothpaste wins gold medal for taste
February 13, 2012 -
Not many specialty toothpaste brands can brag that their product's taste has won a gold medal. But we can. Click to read article

Halitosis: It's real, so don't overintellectualize it!
February 13, 2012 -
Occasionally, it's tempting to overthink the existence of halitosis. Do I really have it? Is it really even a thing? Yes, you do, and yes, unfortunately, it is. Click to read article

Stick to all-natural toothpaste brands for bad breath
February 9, 2012 -
Now that we've told you what NOT to buy, here are the ingredients you'll find in the world's best toothpaste brands for bad breath. Click to read article

Here are some ingredients you WON'T find in the best toothpaste
February 9, 2012 -
If you find any of these ingredients in the products on your bathroom shelf, then you know you're not using the best toothpaste. Click to read article

Green tea counteracts teeth bleaching, not bad breath
February 8, 2012 -
If you're looking for an all-in-one teeth bleaching and bad-breath-fighting product, green tea is not for you. Click to read article

At least one mouthwash brand used to make cigarettes
February 8, 2012 -
We are not making this up. And no, we are not the mouthwash brand in question. Click to read article

The long, gross history of periodontal disease
February 3, 2012 -
Fair warning: Do not read this blog post before or during a meal. Click to read article

Probiotic care may resolve more than just halitosis
February 3, 2012 -
Whether you suffer from bad breath or just need a simple solution for your oral hygienic needs, probiotic care products can cleanse your mouth and put odor-causing bacteria to flight! Click to read article

Athletes don't need to have a dry mouth syndrome to get bad breath
January 31, 2012 -
Many athletes complain of bad breath, and even though few have a full-blown dry mouth syndrome, many still suffer from a parched palate. Click to read article

The causes of halitosis: A partial rundown
January 31, 2012 -
What are the causes of halitosis? Buckle up. There are quite a few, and what you'll read below isn't even close to a complete list of them. Click to read article

Here are 3 ingredients that get rid of bad breath the all-natural way
January 31, 2012 -
Ready to get rid of bad breath without using harsh synthetic chemicals? Here are a few ingredients to look for. Click to read article

Dehydration is one of the causes of dry mouth, bad breath
January 31, 2012 -
Getting exercise shouldn't have be synonymous with getting halitosis... Click to read article

What causes dry mouth? Is it what's giving me bad breath?
January 31, 2012 -
I brush, floss and rinse with some that mouthwash that really burns, but I still get bad breath on the way to my interviews. What's going on here? Click to read article

TheraBreath hangs out with celebs at the Golden Globes!
January 30, 2012 -
Who showed up this year at the Celebrity Gifting Suite Celebrating the 2011 Golden Globe Awards? None other than TheraBreath! Click to read article

TheraBreath's bad-breath-fighting technology is a 'modern marvel'!
January 30, 2012 -
Recently, Dr. Katz appeared on the History Channel to explain how TheraBreath's odor-fighting technology eliminates halitosis in a way that other product lines can't come close to matching. Click to read article

Even magnetic cleaning products can't beat the best mouthwashes
January 30, 2012 -
It may sound like science fiction, but it's science fact: Chemists have invented magnetic soap! Yet, for now, such substances still don't seem to hold a candle to the best mouthwashes. Click to read article

Post-nasal drip can give halitosis-causing microbes a lifeline
January 26, 2012 -
Your post-nasal drip is feeding your bad breath, and you may not even be aware it's happening... Click to read article

Is there such thing as a whitening mouthwash that gets rid of bad breath?
January 26, 2012 -
Can I have it all? A whitening mouthwash that also gets rid of bad breath? Click to read article

Get rid of canker sores, bad breath in one fell swoop
January 24, 2012 -
To get rid of canker sores, halitosis and harmful bacteria quickly, try a specialty breath freshener that is all-natural and alcohol-free. Click to read article

Who is at the greatest risk for tonsil stones, bad breath?
January 24, 2012 -
Most people will have tonsil stones at some point, but some folks are at a much higher risk for getting them. Read on to find out if that's you. Click to read article

Martial artists, military members suffer halitosis, broken teeth unnecessarily
January 23, 2012 -
Getting a tooth knocked out may lead to halitosis, either directly or indirectly. Click to read article

Experts recommend probiotics, not antibiotics, for bad breath
January 19, 2012 -
Probiotics pit microbes against one another, leaving your mouth odor-free and your breath fresh. Click to read article

Treat gum disease before it gets in the way of a promotion
January 17, 2012 -
If you forget to treat your gum disease, you may as well wave bye-bye to that promotion you're angling for. Click to read article

Sometimes a cigar isn't just a cigar...it's also a cause of halitosis
January 13, 2012 -
Freud certainly knew the value of a good cigar, but he seems to have ignored its place in the Bad-Breath-Causing Hall of Fame. Click to read article

What's in the best mouthwash for bad breath?
January 11, 2012 -
Choosing the best mouthwash isn't always easy, especially if you're desperate to get rid of bad breath. Click to read article

What causes tonsil stones, and how can I get rid of them?
January 11, 2012 -
Do you have bad breath and the uncontrollable urge to clear your throat? Watch out. You might have a tonsil stone lurking in the back of your mouth. Click to read article

Allergies can lead to bad breath, halitosis
January 10, 2012 -
Bad breath, halitosis and poor oral health can stem from allergies - and in more ways than you might think. Click to read article

Are bad breath and canker sores on the tongue related?
January 10, 2012 -
Help! I have halitosis and painful canker sores on my tongue. What going on here? Click to read article

Even U.S. presidents get morning breath, halitosis
January 9, 2012 -
Commanders-in-Chief are seemingly just as prone to morning breath as the rest of us, which is why they need bad breath remedies too. Click to read article

Whether in the U.S. or Africa, bad breath is a big, big problem
January 5, 2012 -
Is bad breath as big a deal on other continents as it is in North America? You can bet your bottom dollar it is. Click to read article

Dr. Katz gives advice on how to find out if you have bad breath
January 4, 2012 -
When you think you have bad breath, do you breathe into your palms and take a sniff? If so, Dr. Katz says that you're going about it all wrong. Click to read article

Tongue coating is one of the most common causes of halitosis
January 4, 2012 -
Notice a whitish film on the back of your tongue? That may be one of the primary causes of the halitosis you've been having. Click to read article

Thomas Jefferson brought eggplant to the U.S., even though it was thought to cause bad breath
December 28, 2011 -
Though the eggplant was commonly thought to cause a whole host of ailments, including bad breath, Jefferson wisely introduced it to the Americas anyway. Click to read article

Legal cases mention chronic halitosis quite a bit, often to great comic effect
December 27, 2011 -
You're a judge, and the case you're sitting on revolves around chronic halitosis. How could you NOT mention it in your legal decision? Click to read article

Bad breath causes range from common oral health problems to rare, gross diseases
December 26, 2011 -
What's causing your bad breath? Hopefully not one of these stomach-churning oral conditions. Click to read article

Different toothpaste brands have different effects on bad breath
December 23, 2011 -
Though you may think that all toothpaste brands are alike, some are better than the rest when it comes to nipping bad breath in the bud. Click to read article

Getting rid of tonsil stones and bad breath doesn't have to be hard
December 23, 2011 -
If you have bad breath for no apparent reason, it could be due to tonsil stones. Click to read article

What are the biggest bad-breath-causing tonsilloliths on record?
December 23, 2011 -
Tonsilloliths look and smell gross. And occasionally, they can grow to a huge size. Click to read article

In the name of science, researchers sniff morning breath
December 20, 2011 -
It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. After all, smelling morning breath is a scientific pursuit. Click to read article

Smoking boosts bad breath and the risk of periodontal disease
December 20, 2011 -
Why use a product that gives you bad breath and radically increases your risk of gum and jaw infections? Click to read article

Probiotics shut out bad breath, improve oral health
December 19, 2011 -
It might sound odd, but with probiotics, you can fight fire with fire - or really, bacteria with bacteria. Click to read article

Here's how to whiten your teeth at home while busting bad breath
December 16, 2011 -
Whitening your teeth at home has never been more effective, provided you choose the right type of product. If you go with cheap whiteners, you might regret it. Click to read article

K12 Probiotics can leave your mouth bad breath-free
December 15, 2011 -
Though other products may claim to eliminate bad breath-causing bacteria, K12 Probiotics are the real deal. Click to read article

Achoo! Sniff! In winter, post-nasal drip and bad breath can get you down
December 14, 2011 -
In a day, this common condition can cause you to swallow up to two quarts of your own mucus. Gross! Click to read article

Expectant mothers should be on the lookout for pregnancy gingivitis
December 13, 2011 -
Here's a quick primer on why it's important for mothers-to-be to keep their breath fresh and their mouths clean. Click to read article

Toothpastes with zinc can clear up morning breath in seconds
December 12, 2011 -
Some people consider trying radical ways to keep their mouths closed at night. But sleeping on your stomach does not guarantee that your maw will stay shut, and tying up your lower jaw is just a bad idea. So what can be done to nip morning breath in the bud? Click to read article

Specialty tongue scrapers do more than preventing halitosis
December 12, 2011 -
Do you scrape your tongue? Few people do. While the benefits of tongue scraping seem pretty obvious to anyone who's ever had a case of bad breath, many folks skip it in the interest of wrapping up their oral cleaning routine as quickly as possible. Click to read article

Why do I have bad breath and white spots on my tonsils?
December 9, 2011 -
While they may look like white spots on your tonsils, these tiny objects are actually small, rounded balls of gunk lodged in your tonsils. Click to read article

Hate dog bad breath? Wait till you smell polar bear bad breath!
December 8, 2011 -
Polar bears subsist on a diet that is almost tailor-made to generate halitosis. In humans and other mammals, oral bacteria thrive especially when an individual eats a fat- and meat-heavy diet. (Think of the Dukan's diet, which reportedly gives people halitosis that is out of this world.) Click to read article

Worried that you have bad breath? You're probably not being neurotic
December 7, 2011 -
While worrying about oral odor may make you feel a little neurotic, it's much more likely that you simply really do have bad breath. Click to read article

Like human halitosis, dog bad breath comes from a dirty mouth, or worse
December 7, 2011 -
Poor oral hygiene can make oral odor exponentially worse, which is why it is important for people and puppies alike to get periodic teeth cleanings. Click to read article

What is halitosis? How can I get rid of it?
December 6, 2011 -
What causes oral odor? Where does it come from? Why does your mouth occasionally smell even when you haven't had anything pungent to eat or drink? And most importantly, how can you get rid of it instead of just masking it temporarily? Click to read article

Got a canker sore? You may have bad breath too
December 5, 2011 -
Unlike colds sores, which occur on the outside of the lips and are caused by a virus, canker sores are bacterial in origin. It isn't microbes alone that cause them, though. They need something to lower your mouth's natural immunity first. Click to read article

If you have tonsilloliths, halitosis may not be far behind
December 5, 2011 -
In less time than you might think, voila! You have a tonsil stone, and some powerful bad breath in the bargain. Click to read article

The best bad breath remedies are NOT a dime a dozen
December 1, 2011 -
Let's be reasonable. There are many bad breath remedies out there, but very few that get results. Here, then, is a brief list of the best. Click to read article

Tonsil stone treatment doesn't need to be radical
November 24, 2011 -
If you're thinking of more radical tonsil stone treatments, beware. Click to read article

Garlic may prevent heart disease but not halitosis
November 23, 2011 -
The key to this effect? None other than hydrogen sulfide, the stinky compound associated with halitosis, garlic and rotten eggs. Click to read article

Can a banana ban a baby's bad breath?
November 23, 2011 -
Infant halitosis may be caused by thumb-sucking, food particles or even an object (say, a pea or a bean) being stuck up a child's nose. Click to read article

Dry mouth at night can leave your mouth reeking of halitosis
November 22, 2011 -
The National Institutes of Health adds that dry mouth at night is a natural part of growing older, but that doesn't mean you have to take it lying down. Click to read article

The best teeth whitening kits freshen your breath too
November 22, 2011 -
The most useful teeth whitening products are gel-based. This may not seem like it would make all that much difference, but are you willing to wager your teeth on it? Click to read article

French kissing can leave you with chronic halitosis
November 21, 2011 -
Even enjoying a simple lip smack between two lovebirds can lead to chronic halitosis, as can swapping toothbrushes, trading forks, sharing a food item and (we're assuming) delivering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Click to read article

Get rid of canker sores and bad breath at the same time
November 21, 2011 -
Larger canker sores can last for months. Here are some methods to get rid of canker sores that medical experts often recommend. Click to read article

Thanksgiving has its share of causes of halitosis
November 21, 2011 -
Within hours of mopping up the last of the gravy and stuffing, your mouth becomes a cauldron of bacterial activity. Click to read article

Here's how to get rid of tonsil stones and bad breath
November 18, 2011 -

Gargling with a specialty breath freshening rinse may do the trick, dislodging tonsil stones and minimizing bad breath all at once. Try to stick to oxygenating products that are made with all-natural ingredients.

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How many causes of halitosis can you name?
November 17, 2011 -
If you're interested in figuring out what keeps giving you bad breath, here is a compendious, but by no means complete, list of the things that lead to halitosis. See how many you knew! Click to read article

How to whiten teeth, freshen breath: For starters, watch it with the coffee
November 16, 2011 -
U.S. residents drink an estimated 400 million cups of joe per day. This means that in one year, Americans down 146 billion cups of the stuff. Click to read article

Prevent ear infections, treat gum disease with...chewing gum!
November 15, 2011 -
The results were nothing less than astounding. Based on the three studies, the Canadian team determined that kids who chewed xylitol gum had a much lower risk of developing middle ear infections. Click to read article

Dry mouth syndrome can leave a stench in your mouth
November 14, 2011 -
Here are two dry mouth syndromes that can cause chronic halitosis and poor dental health. Click to read article

Canker sore remedies may banish bad breath
November 11, 2011 -
Regardless of what causes them, aphthous ulcers can be really painful. If you're trying to impress someone with witty conversation or your honed French kissing skills, you'd better hope these little sores don't hold you back. Click to read article

Occasionally, chronic bad breath causes social anxiety disorder
November 10, 2011 -
Ironically, at least one of the physical symptoms of social anxiety can cause bad breath to get worse. Click to read article

Specialty toothpaste brands can bust up bad breath
November 9, 2011 -
At TheraBreath, we're not content with lackluster performance. Our toothpastes are designed to reduce oral odor both now and in the long run. Click to read article

What causes tonsil stones to smell so terrible?
November 9, 2011 -
To look for tonsil stones in your own mouth, open your mouth in front of a mirror and say "Ahhh." Click to read article

Post-nasal drip symptoms can point to bad breath
November 8, 2011 -
How do you know you have the drip? Here are the most common post-nasal drip symptoms, in no particular order. Click to read article

M18 Probiotics can make halitosis a thing of the past
November 8, 2011 -
Unlike alcohol-based mouthwashes and toothpastes that contain synthetic chemicals, probiotic rinses relieve halitosis the natural way. Think of it as working with bacteria rather than against them. Click to read article

Yuck! Blech! What causes dry mouth?
November 4, 2011 -
Ask an oral health expert what causes dry mouth, and they can give you a laundry list. Click to read article

Cankers sores on the tongue, bad breath may be a hint to change your mouthwash
November 4, 2011 -
A detergent, in your mouth! Can you see why cheap mouthwashes can leave your tongue dappled with painful canker sores? Click to read article

Pregnancy gingivitis, bad breath and periodontal disease: What to watch for
November 3, 2011 -
What happens when pregnancy gingivitis goes untreated? It can seem like a little inflammation and soreness is no big deal, but scientists say otherwise. Click to read article

Dog bad breath is a lot like human halitosis
November 2, 2011 -
Dogs have dirty mouths and oral odor. That said, we love our pooches in spite of their puppy breath, just like they love us despite our halitosis, which to their sensitive noses must smell truly awful. Click to read article

Aktiv K12 probiotics can knock bad breath down a peg
November 1, 2011 -
Your mouth is a place that about 600 species of microbes call home. Just as you need food, moisture and shelter, so do they... Click to read article

Learn how to remove tonsil stones, improve bad breath
October 31, 2011 -
To learn how to remove tonsil stones, it's important to understand what they are and why they give you bad breath. Fortunately, these little halitosis-causing objects are relatively easy to get rid of, at least compared to serious oral diseases like tooth decay or periodontitis. Click to read article

How to whiten teeth: For a start, avoid soft drinks
October 27, 2011 -
To actively whiten your teeth, try using a specialty bleaching kit. Such products can be used at home, often with dramatic results. Besides actively cleaning your teeth, you can also improve their luster by avoiding tooth-staining, cavity-causing foods and beverages. For example: ask a breath expert how to whiten teeth, and they will almost certainly tell you to avoid soft drinks. Click to read article

Even isolated, nicotine is still one of the proven causes of halitosis
October 27, 2011 -
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that smoking or chewing tobacco leads to bad breath, but research indicates that even when used alone, nicotine is still one of the causes of halitosis. Click to read article

If you have halitosis, be on the lookout for postnasal drip symptoms
October 26, 2011 -
It's not always as easy as you might think to determine what is causing your bad breath, especially if you're unfamiliar with the signs of oral bacterial growth or with postnasal drip symptoms. The latter can clue you in to the origins of your halitosis. Click to read article

Chronic halitosis can become more problematic in old age
October 26, 2011 -
What's the difference between chronic halitosis and run-of-the-mill bad breath? Most people regularly get oral odor, but it must be often enough - or in the worst cases, continual - in order to qualify as a chronic problem, as it does for millions of elderly Americans. Click to read article

What crawled into your mouth and died? Get a bad breath remedy now!
October 25, 2011 -
Occasionally, you may find that a friend, co-worker or loved one has halitosis, and not your average bad breath, either, but a really extreme case of oral odor. In this situation, it can be difficult to inform them that their mouth is offending your nasal passages, much less to suggest a bad breath remedy. Click to read article

What is halitosis, and why is it so embarrassing?
October 24, 2011 -
Most people have bad breath at one point or another, so why is it so humiliating when you get oral odor around co-workers, friends or people you want to impress? And for that matter, what is halitosis in the first place? Click to read article

Can complementary treatments get rid of bad breath?
October 21, 2011 -
To get rid of bad breath, people may resort to all sorts of creative strategies, some of them effective and others just plain useless. Just where do complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) fall on the spectrum of halitosis treatment? It's hard to say with certainty, but many studies have shown that such treatments don't accomplish nearly as much as specialty breath fresheners do. Click to read article

Halitosis hits half of humanity
October 21, 2011 -
How many people suffer from halitosis at any one time? Estimates vary, but most dental health authorities put the number at about one-half of the population. That may sound like a lot, but almost any dentist or bad breath expert will tell you it's just about right. Click to read article

Dry mouth syndrome can leave you with bad breath
October 20, 2011 -
Nearly everyone has gotten bad breath from sleeping with their mouth open ortherwise parching their palate, but for a few individuals, a dry mouth syndrome is to blame for chronic halitosis, as well as for dry eyes. Click to read article

What causes dry mouth, bad breath?
October 20, 2011 -
If your palate dries out and leaves you with halitosis, you might do well to consider using a specialty breath freshener. But what causes dry mouth in the first place? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), lots of things can parch your tongue and leave you with embarrassing oral odor. Click to read article

Looking to nix your halitosis? Choose your toothpaste wisely
October 19, 2011 -
What's in a toothpaste? After all, short of specialty teeth-whitening gel, most pastes beat back bad breath in more or less the same way, right? Wrong! Not only do many common toothpaste varieties fall short when it comes to halitosis, but some also may do harm to your enamel and pave the way for bacterial invasion. Click to read article

Not all toothpaste brands eliminate bad breath
October 19, 2011 -
Though it is absolutely critical that you brush your teeth at least twice a day, there is no guarantee that the toothpaste brands you choose will clear up your halitosis. In fact, plenty of research suggests that many common toothpastes and toothgels can keep your teeth clean while doing virtually nothing for your bad breath. Click to read article

Blis K12 probiotic kits keep bad breath in check
October 18, 2011 -
It is not easy to control bad breath by buying conventional dental products, even when used as recommended. The problem is that common toothpastes and mouthwashes do not put much of a dent in the mouth's bacterial population. Fortunately, specialty breath freshening products like the Blis K12 Probiotic Kit can put odor-causing microbes to flight. Click to read article

Throughout history, letter writers mention bad breath, halitosis
October 18, 2011 -
Bad breath, halitosis and oral odor in general have been a problem since the beginning of recorded history. Not only can smelly breath cause social offense and leave people feeling isolated, but it can also signal poor dental health or bad oral hygiene. Thanks to letters sent by history's luminaries, we can see that oral odor has been putting people off for centuries. Click to read article

What are tonsil stones?: A primer
October 17, 2011 -
Just because you haven't heard of them doesn't mean you don't have them. Tonsil stones can make good breath turn bad virtually faster than you can say "tonsillolith" (another word for the halitosis-causing stones). But what are tonsil stones? Click to read article

Get rid of bad breath before it ruins your date!
October 13, 2011 -
It may come as little surprise, but many American oral care experts recommend trying to get rid of bad breath before a big date. The same principle holds true abroad, of course. A recent survey of UK Shoppers found that body odor in general, and specifically halitosis, constitutes the biggest romantic turn-off. Click to read article

Dry mouth at night is bacteria's delight
October 12, 2011 -
To put an new spin on an old sailor's saying, here is an adage about oral odor. Dry mouth at night: bacteria's delight. Dry mouth at morning: halitosis! Take warning! Though it may not seem like that big of a deal, dry mouth can lead to severe halitosis, deep cavities and problematic dental issues. Click to read article

Humans (and lions, and bears) have chronic halitosis
October 10, 2011 -
While the scientific treatment of chronic halitosis may sound new, people have been exploring the topic for thousands of years. In fact, early mentions of the condition could be quite accurate about its causes - though sometimes they were also downright weird. Click to read article

Dog bad breath can be a sign of dental, gastric problems
October 7, 2011 -
Besides being revered as a loving, furry companion, man's best friend is known for his halitosis. This association isn't necessarily fair. For one thing, human mouths are rarely much cleaner or more fragrant than those of canines. For another, dog bad breath can be a signal that your pet needs a clinical check-up. Click to read article

Canker sores in the mouth can mean halitosis on the breath
October 6, 2011 -
Turn on the television, and you'll notice that many adds for mouthwash tout the benefits of alcohol-based rinses. While these products may temporarily freshen breath, they can also cause unintended side effects including gum irritation and canker sores in your mouth. Click to read article

Japanese mobile provider unveils bad breath-analyzing phone
October 5, 2011 -
If you have trouble with bad breath and happen to live in Japan, mobile phone giant NTT DoCoMo has unveiled a device that's right up your alley. According to Engadget, the Japanese company recently debuted a phone that can tell you whether or not you have halitosis. Click to read article

Even for a duchess, Dukan diet tops the list of bad breath causes
October 3, 2011 -
There are hundreds of bad breath causes out there, and people looking for the perfect body may incur halitosis as a side effect of their diet, particularly if the regimen is extreme. Kate Middleton, the UK's Duchess of Cambridge and at the moment perhaps the most famous adherent of the Dukan diet, may suffer from bad breath caused by eating so much protein, according to the International Business Times (IBT). Click to read article

A bite of Brie cheese can blot out fresh breath
October 3, 2011 -
When faced with a cool, creamy pat of Brie cheese, it can be hard to keep fresh breath in mind. After all, this French creation was once known as the King's Cheese, and for good reason. Brie offers the palate a subtle array of flavors, textures and aromas. It just happens to reliably leave halitosis in its wake, too. Click to read article

Scientists develop litmus test for bad breath
September 29, 2011 -
There are several ways to detect bad breath. The simplest is the tried-and-true sniff test, in which you breathe or cough into your cupped hands and then smell the result. However, this method doesn't always work very well, which is one reason why scientists are continually developing new and more accurate ways to pinpoint halitosis. Click to read article

Dentists may be poorly educated about diagnosing, treating bad breath
September 29, 2011 -
When it comes to recognizing and treating bad breath, new research suggests that you shouldn't necessarily rely on your dentist to do all the legwork. A study conducted among a group of dental school students found that many were unaware of the oral causes of, and appropriate treatments for, halitosis. Click to read article

Treating bad breath involves knowing what it's made of
September 27, 2011 -
So you have halitosis and you want to get rid of it? Leave it to the experts at TheraBreath, who have spent years investigating the causes of oral odor. They know that treating bad breath, not to mention other oral health conditions, often means knowing what makes breath bad in the first place. Click to read article

Bad breath causes include vitamin deficiencies
September 22, 2011 -
Whether you suffer from chronic halitosis or sporadic oral odor, it can be hard to identify bad breath causes. After all, while few things contribute freshening breath - namely, reigning in bacterial growth by using an oxygenating oral product - many different factors can ruin your breath, often in a matter of minutes. Click to read article

Studies indicate that specialty rinses can neutralize morning breath
September 21, 2011 -
It's not easy waking up with morning breath every day. This form of halitosis is not only pungent but also nearly impossible to prevent. After all, how are you supposed to train your mouth to stay closed all night? Click to read article

Morning breath: Halitosis at its funkiest
September 21, 2011 -
Most people suffer from morning breath at one point or another, but few know exactly why they have it. If you associate this form of halitosis with a dry mouth, you're well on your way to understanding how such bad breath occurs, as well as how to eliminate it. Click to read article

Herbs are not necessarily a halitosis cure
September 20, 2011 -
If you're in need of a halitosis cure, you may need to look no farther than a specialty breath freshening kit, especially one that includes a tongue scraper, an odor-neutralizing rinse and a daily probiotics regimen. Such products can be a radical improvement over complementary breath freshening methods, like chewing herbs or roots. Click to read article

Scientists create 'breathalyzer' for swine flu, halitosis
September 20, 2011 -
You may have read about breathalyzer-like devices that can sniff out halitosis, but did you know that a new technology can do the same for influenza? Click to read article

Periodontal disease turns mouths into bad breath factories
September 19, 2011 -
Though it can do much worse, one of the most noticeable side effects of periodontal disease is halitosis. An infection of this kind can be quite serious, ultimately putting more than your breath at risk, which is one reason why it is important to use specialty breath fresheners that neutralize the oral bacteria that cause gum disease. Click to read article

Specialty rinses nix halitosis and ensure healthy gums
September 19, 2011 -
Just as most folks have difficulty smelling their own bad breath, many people are under the impression that that have healthy gums when, in fact, they don't. By avoiding specialty oral care products and leaving gum tissue to its own devices, you are essentially inviting gingivitis to make itself at home. Click to read article

'Life hackers' use probiotics to skirt bad breath
September 15, 2011 -
You may have heard the term probiotics without knowing precisely what it refers to or what bearing it has on bad breath. Many people find that they associate the word with the promotion of good digestion and a healthy gut, which is one of the main uses of probiotic products. However, these days people are also putting probiotics to work in the battle against halitosis. Click to read article

Xylitol teeth-whitening gum leaves breath fresh
September 15, 2011 -
If you've ever popped a stick of sugar-free gum and wondered why it didn't immediately reduce your bad breath, you may have been chewing a product that didn't contain xylitol. This substance is widely considered to be a teeth-whitening magic bullet in the ongoing fight against halitosis and dental decay. Click to read article

Dietary supplements can replace fresh breath with bad breath
September 13, 2011 -
Without specialty breath care products, maintaining fresh breath can be a real chore. Not only do plenty of foods and beverages lead to halitosis, but vitamin supplements occasionally do the same, according to an article published by the popular health resource LiveStrong. Click to read article

Is treating bad breath with peppers a good idea?
September 12, 2011 -
So you want to know if treating bad breath with chili peppers is a good idea? Well, I can tell you that your family is on the right track, even though they are ultimately wrong about using spices for halitosis. Click to read article

Tooth infections, signalled by bad breath, can be dangerous
September 9, 2011 -
If you've ever suffered from bad breath and a toothache at the same time, then prepare to be shocked. Recently, it was reported that a 24-year-old Cincinnati resident died after letting an aching jaw (caused by an infected tooth) get out of hand. Click to read article

Bad breath and tonsil stones go hand in hand
September 8, 2011 -
What is a tonsil stone, and what does it have to do with halitosis? While you may not be familiar with the term "tonsillolith" or what it represents - a small accumulation of smelly gunk on your tonsils - you're probably quite aware of the halitosis they cause, even if you've never connected the two things in your mind before. Click to read article

Probiotics can put bad breath in its place
September 7, 2011 -
Have you read about the amazing things that probiotics can accomplish? Did you wonder what exactly these products are? If so, read on. Below is a description of probiotic kits for oral health, which are a group of products in the vanguard of anti-halitosis technology. Click to read article

Antimicrobial mouthrinses are practically a halitosis cure
September 2, 2011 -
Looking for a halitosis cure? Specialty breath freshening mouthwashes may be the answer, since plenty of research suggests that using an antimicrobial rinse can knock out oral bacteria and dramatically reduce bad breath. Click to read article

Alcohol can lead to bad breath, or worse
August 26, 2011 -
There are plenty of health issues associated with excessive alcohol consumption, and while halitosis is not the worst of them, it can signal the presence of major dental problems. So say Japanese researchers from the Fukuoka Dental College's Department of General Dentistry. Click to read article

Teens who fear bad breath are less likely to smoke
August 24, 2011 -
Many investigations have been conducted into the reasons that teens take up smoking, but what keeps them from trying tobacco? A study appearing in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry found that one of the factors that keeps adolescents from trying cigarettes is the idea that they lead to bad breath. Click to read article

Dogs get royal treatment, even down to their bad breath!
August 23, 2011 -
You thought you had it nice... The UK Daily Mail recently reported that a Briton living in Kennington spends more than 15,000 pounds every year taking care of her six pampered English bulldogs - including special food to keep them from getting halitosis. Click to read article

Great moments in bad breath history, part 2: A glance into poems, plays, novels
August 22, 2011 -
Here are some more notable mentions of halitosis, taken from poems, novels and plays, both classic and contemporary. Remember: if these excerpts make you begin to suspect that you have bad breath, trying reaching for a specialty breath freshener, a tongue scraper, an oral care probiotics kit or, at the very least, a toothbrush. Click to read article

Halitosis hurts oral health, quality of life
August 22, 2011 -
Having halitosis doesn't just negatively affect others. It can hurt your own quality of life (QOL). Anyway, that is the conclusion of a study, recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, that followed the daily lifestyle of a man with extremely bad breath. Click to read article

Great moments in bad breath history, part 1: A look into literature
August 19, 2011 -
So you think bad breath is too gross a subject for art and literature? Think again! In the past century, halitosis has made its appearance in loads of great books. As you read the quotes below, consider purchasing a tongue scraper or an oral care probiotics kit. As you'll see, many of the characters below (or, presumably, their creators) had limited access to effective breath fresheners. Click to read article

Bahraini police confiscate bad breath-causing chewing tobacco
August 18, 2011 -
Chewing tobacco is one of the most potent causes of halitosis, and the American Dental Association (ADA) warns that it is in no way a safe alternative to smoking. Also called "dipping," this practice can lead to a whole host of oral problems, ranging from bad breath all the way to mouth cancer. This may be one reason why police in Bahrain have been confiscating chewing tobacco left and right these days. Click to read article

New technology uses acoustic waves to spot bad breath
August 18, 2011 -
Plenty of devices exist to tell you whether or not you have bad breath, and new ones are being invented all the time. Consider a recent report published in the journal Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, in which researchers described the creation of a contraption that uses crystals and sound waves to pinpoint halitosis. Click to read article

Traffic cop has no sense of humor about bad breath
August 17, 2011 -
When pulled over for speeding or having a busted tail light, some people try explaining themselves, sweet-talking the police officer or even squeezing out a few crocodile tears. However, those with bad breath might want to invoke their Fifth Amendment right to keep their mouth shut, or at least use a specialty breath freshener, since Al Anba reports that a traffic cop recently fined a citizen for having halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath turns off American gals and Irish lasses
August 17, 2011 -
What displeases women most about men? If you think that bad breath is one of a woman's top turn-offs, chances are you're right. A survey conducted by 98FM Radio Ireland found that women there hate the smell of halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath has more causes than you might think
August 16, 2011 -
If you find that you have bad breath, what does immediately come to mind as you try to figure out what is causing it? A smelly meal? A night sleeping with your mouth open? Cigarettes? Coffee? While these things do cause halitosis, oral odor comes from a variety of sources, many of which may not have occurred to you. Click to read article

In the world of bad breath, garlic still reigns supreme
August 15, 2011 -
If you try to think of bad breath that comes from eating food, what immediately comes to mind? If you have ever eaten Italian or Greek food, it may be garlic that first pops into your brain. As far as oral odor goes, this little bulb packs quite a wallop, which is one reason why using specialty breath fresheners is so important. Click to read article

Stress may worsen bad breath
August 12, 2011 -
Do you have bad breath because you're stressed, or do you get stressed because you have bad breath? Regardless of which came first, it's usually advisable to consider getting a specialty breath freshener or an oral care probiotics kit to knock out halitosis as soon as possible. Click to read article

Halitosis may signal scuba-related 'diver's mouth'
August 12, 2011 -
Some people who take up scuba diving find that, after a few weeks, they suffer from jaw aches and halitosis. What is going on here? And can anything be done about it, short of finding a new hobby? Click to read article

How can I check whether or not I have bad breath?
August 12, 2011 -
Comedian Demetri Martin once said that "another term for a balloon is a 'bad breath holder.'" How right he is. After all, the odds that a balloon inflated by mouth has halitosis in it are one in four, according to multiple medical studies. However, Martin also inadvertently points to one method of testing your breath to see if it is bad. Click to read article

Some foods reduce bad breath, while others amplify halitosis
August 11, 2011 -
"Maybe it's the garlic I ate..." Though bad breath often stems from poor dental health, tonsil stones, periodontal disease or dry mouth, occasionally oral odor really is just a product of eating a pungent meal. But which foods cause halitosis? And are there any that reduce it? Click to read article

In the quest to eliminate bad breath, how far can probiotics take us?
August 11, 2011 -
Countless Americans turn to oral care probiotics products to reduce the levels of odor-causing bacteria in their mouths. After brushing and flossing, probiotics are the next line of defense against halitosis. Recently, a Canadian researcher explored the possibilities for bacterial modification in the future. Click to read article

Has the number of people with bad breath changed over time?
August 10, 2011 -
It's hard to say what ratio of Americans suffered from bad breath before the 20th century, but we do know that people in the early 1900s didn't have access to specialty breath fresheners the way we do today. Click to read article

Is bad breath flammable?
August 10, 2011 -
When someone has especially strong bad breath, it is common to say that they have "dragon breath," since it can seem like their halitosis is almost strong enough to peel paint or set the room on fire. But could this ever really happen, under any conditions? Is bad breath flammable? Click to read article

People with periodontal disease are more likely to have bad breath
August 9, 2011 -
Having periodontal disease is a big deal, and not just because it can cause bad breath. Numerous studies have suggested that developing this condition, which is usually the result of poor dental health, can lead to loosened and ultimately missing teeth. This is yet another reason to use specialty breath freshening rinses and tongue scrapers to keep the mouth clean. Click to read article

Tongue scraping quells bad breath, scientists say
August 9, 2011 -
Plenty of people brush their teeth in the daily battle against bad breath, but did you know that adding a tongue scraper to your oral health routine can significantly reduce your oral odor? So say scientists and dentists alike. Using a specialty tongue scraper followed by a oral care probiotics rinse may sweeten your breath even further. Click to read article

Is my halitosis all in my head?
August 9, 2011 -
You may occasionally suspect that you have bad breath, often because you think you can smell it in the air you exhale. But are you just imagining things? Is it likely that your halitosis is in your head, instead of in your mouth? Click to read article

Five reasons to avoid having bad breath
August 9, 2011 -
You know that other people's halitosis makes you wince or flinch away, so it is only natural that you expect others to do the same when you have oral odor. This is one reason why many people go for a specialty breath freshener whenever they suspect that their breath has become none too sweet. Click to read article

Halitosis can cripple your social life
August 5, 2011 -
Having bad breath is not just a personal issue but a social one. After all, few of us spend every day alone. We've all had the experience of smelling someone's oral odor and being repulsed by it. Unfortunately, studies indicate that there is always a 25 percent likelihood that that someone is you. Click to read article

Which gases make bad breath bad?
August 5, 2011 -
When you smell someone's bad breath, your nose detects and your brain takes note of thousands of different compounds, most of which have little or no odor. However, it only takes a few notorious gases - or even just one, really - to give a person some seriously repulsive halitosis. Click to read article

Robots can smell your bad breath too, you know
August 4, 2011 -
The singularity never seemed so close: according to numerous studies and case reports, electronic devices can detect bad breath with more accuracy than you can. Does that mean that we may one day rely on technology to alert us to halitosis? Not necessarily. Click to read article

Does eating honey reduce halitosis?
August 4, 2011 -
The idea that honey can reduce halitosis is nothing new, but its foundations as a scientifically supported claim are a little shaky. Let's just say that if you have bad breath, it's probably best to stick to a a toothbrush, an AKTIV K-12 Probiotics Kit and a tongue scraper. Click to read article

Fasting can cause bad breath
August 3, 2011 -
Most people are aware that eating smelly foods can cause bad breath, but did you know that avoiding food has the potential to do the same? That's right. Regardless of the reason for fasting, missing out on meals can lead to halitosis. Click to read article

Alcohol-free mouthwash kills bad breath-causing gingivitis, reduces chances of pre-term labor
August 2, 2011 -
It may sound like a non sequitur, but it's grounded in science: According to a new study, expecting mothers who use alcohol-free mouthwash may treat gum disease and thereby reduce their risk of pre-term labor by as much as 75 percent. What do bad breath, alcohol-free rinses, gingivitis and early childbirth have to do with one another? More than you might think. Click to read article

Cardamom may not reduce bad breath
August 1, 2011 -
People have been chewing cardamom seeds or rinsing their mouths with cardamom extract for thousands of years in the everlasting quest to get rid of bad breath, according to a report appearing in the Kathmandu University Medical Journal. But does this substance really work? It's doubtful. Click to read article

How to break the bad news about bad breath
August 1, 2011 -
So many adults have halitosis - one in four, according to a study from the University of Buffalo - that you'd think we would have found some good way to tell a friend or co-workers that they have bad breath. However, virtually all advice columnists say we haven't, and for the most part that appears to be true. Click to read article

Learn to avoid canker sores, dry mouth and bad breath all at once
July 27, 2011 -
Having a canker sore can be a real pain, as can suffering from dry mouth or halitosis. Fortunately for individuals who use specialty breath fresheners to beat their bad breath, treating one condition may naturally relieve the others, depending on what product you use. Click to read article

Gum disease may mean more than just halitosis
July 27, 2011 -
If you've been to the dentist lately, you may have gotten a lecture about tooth care, plaque, gum disease and bad breath. Oral healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of brushing, flossing and using specialty breath fresheners because all of the factors above are interrelated. Click to read article

Animals can't help their bad breath, but you can
July 26, 2011 -
Having bad breath isn't a situation limited to humans, as almost any dog or cat owner will tell you. Halitosis doesn't originate in human-specific foods - except for pungent ones like garlic and onions - so much as it does in the bacteria found in mammalian mouths. Click to read article

Bus drivers brawl over bad breath
July 26, 2011 -
You think tensions run high at your job, where coworkers' halitosis can drive you all but crazy? Consider a recent news story from New Zealand, where two municipal bus drivers came to blows over bad breath. Click to read article

What gives kids bad breath?
July 25, 2011 -
Kids can get bad breath just like adults do, although their odor occasionally smells unique. Is there anything different about pediatric bad breath? How often do children get it? Click to read article

Gutka, a betel leaf concoction, can cause bad breath
July 25, 2011 -
What do betel leaf, areca nut and slaked lime all have in common? They are all ingredients in a product called gutka, a stimulant chew used primarily in India that can cause bad breath, among many other harmful side effects. Click to read article

Tongue scrapers can limit bad breath
July 25, 2011 -
If you've ever seen a tongue scraper in action, you may have wondered what exactly is coming off of the tongue when someone uses such a device to clean it. Among other things, halitosis-causing bacteria get removed when people use tongue scrapers. Click to read article

Green tea or oral care probiotics: Which is more effective?
July 25, 2011 -
When you drink green tea, are you doing your mouth any favors? Are you getting rid of bad breath? Is such a strategy any better than using oral care probiotics? Click to read article

Do they have bad breath in Uzbekistan?
July 22, 2011 -
It is unfortunate that when someone has bad breath, we often leap to conclusions about them. You might think that a person with halitosis has poor oral hygiene skills or terribly advanced tooth decay, not realizing that he or she might have a problem with tonsil stones or postnasal drip, something that they cannot fix very easily. Click to read article

Lucian Freud compared others' paintings to bad breath
July 22, 2011 -
The art world was rocked this week by the death of Lucian Freud, a painter, member of the Realist art movement and opinionated critic of other artists. An example: According to the Fairfield City Champion, Mr. Freud once said of the art of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, another painter and co-founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, that it was "the nearest painting can get to bad breath." Click to read article

Garlic festival will likely boost bad breath to epic proportions
July 21, 2011 -
Everyone knows that garlic can give you halitosis, but what do you do when it's in every single food item around you? Is it possible to minimize bad breath even after stuffing yourself with garlic? Click to read article

In a relationship, bad breath might get you the boot
July 21, 2011 -
Think halitosis isn't a deal-breaker when it comes to being in a long-term relationship? Many an advice column has printed letters from readers desperate to do something about their partner's bad breath, or to do away with the partner altogether. Click to read article

Dentists use virtual reality to learn to look for bad breath-causing tooth decay
July 21, 2011 -
How do dentists learn to spot oral health problems? If it's bad breath they're looking for, they probably don't require any training in order to detect it. But what about other dental conditions? What goes into learning about the diseases of the teeth and gums? Click to read article

Editorial explores connection between bad breath, periodontal disease
July 20, 2011 -
The American Dental Association states that one of the most common symptoms of periodontal disease is bad breath. On the strength of pronouncements like this, thousands of people get dental checkups in order to prevent the disease, as well as to do something about their halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath is a miasma of funky molecules
July 20, 2011 -
Think you know what makes bad breath stink? According to a study in the Journal of Dental Research, you probably don't know the half of it. Click to read article

Bacteria on the tongue are bad breath factories
July 19, 2011 -
If you've ever shied away from someone - a coworker, a date, a friend or a family member - because of their bad breath, you were likely offended less by them than by the billions of bacteria on their tongue. After all, microbes in the mouth are responsible for an estimated 90 percent of halitosis. Click to read article

Dentures may give halitosis-causing microbes a place to hide
July 19, 2011 -
Like retainers and braces, dentures can be a source of bad breath. Far from being less likely to cause halitosis than real teeth, dentures entail a significant risk of oral odor, especially when left in overnight. Click to read article

Bad breath 'keeps' best in foil balloons, research suggests
July 19, 2011 -
Imagine for a moment that you don't want to get rid of your bad breath. In fact, you want to keep it, even store it so you can analyze its smell later. Individuals who want to zap halitosis often turn to specialty breath fresheners that neutralize odor compounds. What do people who want to preserve bad breath do? Click to read article

Breath mint companies duke it out in court, audience watches with bated (bad) breath
July 18, 2011 -
You may have noticed that, unlike specialty breath freshening products, many common breath mints look alike, from their packaging down to the shape and taste of the mint itself. Well, the companies that make these little tablets are well aware of this, and they have gone to court over the similarities at least once. Click to read article

Tour de France adopts veganism, ditches canker sores
July 18, 2011 -
While they may not be such a big deal in the grand scheme of things, canker sores are still a pain. They can cause unpleasant oral aching, as well as serious bad breath. Recently, a U.S. professional cyclist announced that this canker sores disappeared after he switched to veganism. Click to read article

Can dental appliances cause bad breath?
July 18, 2011 -
Dental appliances are big business. At least 3 million individuals in the U.S. and Canada wear braces, and countless more use retainers and mouth guards, according to Colgate. Dentures are even more common, worn by close to 37 million Americans, according to the journal Dental Economics. That means a lot of orthodontia and plenty of bad breath. Click to read article

'Choose your toothpaste carefully,' bad breath experts say
July 15, 2011 -
You may think that fighting halitosis is as simple as picking any toothpaste off the grocery store shelf and using it. While brushing your teeth is definitely important, what you brush with makes a big difference in the battle against bad breath. Click to read article

Books build and bust myths about bacteria, bad breath
July 15, 2011 -
Urban legends, old wives' tales and myths surround nearly everything, and bad breath is hardly an exception. The amount of information (and misinformation) out there about halitosis is nearly unfathomable, so occasionally it helps to take look in a book, as they say on Reading Rainbow. Click to read article

Robots can have bad breath too?
July 15, 2011 -
Well, not exactly. But in some cases, robots and automatons can be used to simulate the dental and oral problems of humans, like bad breath. Consider the case of Hanako, the Japanese dental training dummy. Click to read article

Which came first, bad breath or breath fresheners?
July 14, 2011 -
Some people argue that before the modern era's exploding market for halitosis-treating products, the concept of bad breath didn't exist as we know it today. Essentially, such people say, with cleanliness came the notion of dirtiness. If this were so, the history of bad breath-related products would be a relatively short one. But it isn't. The evolution of halitosis treatment stretches back for millennia. Click to read article

Bad breath: a marital misfortune then and now
July 14, 2011 -
Imagine for a moment that you have bad breath, and that it's hurting your marriage. Would you do something about it, and if so, what might you try? In the medieval period, married couples thought about this problem, too, and they did the best they could to overcome it. Click to read article

Mouth breathing may cause or worsen halitosis
July 13, 2011 -
When you were a child, your parents may have reminded you to chew with your mouth closed, but did they ever ask you to breathe with your trap shut? If so, you know what mouth breathing is, and a recent study published in the journal Clinics confirmed that it can lead to bad breath. Click to read article

What causes canker sores? Do they lead to bad breath?
July 13, 2011 -
If you've ever had a canker sore, it was probably hard to ignore for long. These erosions on the inner membranes of the mouth typically cause pain and can lead to halitosis. What causes them? The sores themselves occur due to bacterial infections, but often an irritant or small cut is what opens the door for such microbial growth. Click to read article

Stomatitis causes bad breath, but what causes stomatitis?
July 12, 2011 -
If you've had sores on the insides of your cheeks or lips, on your gums or under your tongue, you may have suffered from aphthous stomatitis, also known as canker sores. This condition can cause bad breath, and unfortunately for people with stomatitis, trying to treat the halitosis can lead to more halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath detection technique is airtight
July 11, 2011 -
Most of the time, when someone around you has bad breath, you become aware of it fairly quickly. The amount of airborne volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) needed to alert your nose to halitosis if fairly small. What about the amount of VSCs needed to classify bad breath in the lab? Click to read article

Which is worse, a dry mouth or canker sores?
July 11, 2011 -
A dry mouth is a well known cause of bad breath, which is one reason why many people choose to brush their teeth and rinse their mouths regularly. However, an ingredient in some oral health products may lead consumers to unwittingly trade parched palates for a more painful plight. Click to read article

Can mouthwash treat my bad breath?
July 8, 2011 -
It can, and it can't. Using mouthwash is more complicated than you might think, since many common oral rinses used to combat bad breath may also inadvertently cause it. The culprit behind this particular catch-22 is the alcohol found in mouthwash. Click to read article

For halitosis, antibacterial agent works just fine without detergent
July 7, 2011 -
What is necessary in a mouthrinse, toothpaste or specialty breath freshener for getting rid of halitosis? A recent study found that while a common antibacterial and antifungal substance reduced oral odor when combined with a detergent, the latter wasn't necessary for sweetening breath. Click to read article

Detergent isn't necessary for getting rid of bad breath
July 7, 2011 -
Use a typical toothpaste to treat your bad breath, and you may find that it foams pleasantly in your mouth. While this bubbling action can be entertaining and encouraging, it may be a sign that the tooth-cleaning product you use has the potential to give you canker sores. Click to read article

Chinese herbs treat bad breath, some scientists say
July 5, 2011 -
Getting halitosis under control is something that some people will go to extreme lengths to achieve, even if it means abandoning tongue scrapers and oral care probiotics, which are proven to treat bad breath, for alternative remedies. Click to read article

Smoking causes bad breath, regardless of what the label does (or doesn't) say
July 5, 2011 -
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a series of cigarette package warning labels that list cancer, addiction, lung damage and death as potential side effects of smoking. Bad breath is not mentioned, although it may be implied in at least one of the labels' photos. Click to read article

Scientists analyze DNA samples from bad breath-causing bacteria
July 5, 2011 -
When you think about halitosis, do you envision green fog emanating from someone's mouth, or can you almost smell that sour reek of bad breath? In either case, do you pause to think about bacteria? Click to read article

Why can't science cure bad breath?
July 1, 2011 -
It's an interesting halitosis-related question, considering how far science has come in terms of eradicating more pernicious problems in the U.S., like smallpox or polio. If you worry that maybe researchers have given up looking for ways to zap bad breath, you may take comfort knowing they haven't, not by a long shot. Click to read article

'Whitey' Bulger, formerly described as having halitosis, is captured in California
July 1, 2011 -
Having halitosis is no joke, and it has been used in more than one criminal case as one of a suspect's identifying characteristics. This is true of former mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who was recently captured in Santa Monica, California, after 16 years on the lam. Click to read article

What do you know about cavities and bad breath?
June 28, 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? Click to read article

Vaccines may one day stop bad breath before it starts
June 27, 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. Click to read article

Study breaks down what causes bad breath and how to detect it
June 23, 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. Click to read article

What do people with and without bad breath have in common?
June 23, 2011 -
We've all had bad breath at some point, and regardless of whether it happens on a date, at work or at home, it can be mortifying. Yet, since the experience of halitosis is something we all have in common, you'd think people would share more than dirty looks when they smell someone's oral odor. Click to read article

What is BLIS K12 oral care probiotics, and how does it work?
June 22, 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. Click to read article

Apples reduce bad breath...in a way
June 21, 2011 -
Research has repeatedly shown that eating apples in place of processed foods entails a slew of health benefits, from improved heart health to reduced free radical damage. But do they also freshen your breath? Recent research suggests that one compound found in apples might fight halitosis, even if eating the fruit itself does not. Click to read article

Which came first, the mouthwash or the morning breath?
June 21, 2011 -
Because of the extent of today's oral health industry, it can be tempting to blame a few key 19th-century innovators for the concept of halitosis. However, while the idea of manufactured need is not without its merits, bad breath long preceded humanity's desire to get rid of it. Click to read article

BLIS K12 probiotic ice cream melts away bad breath
June 20, 2011 -
When you think about what it takes to beat bad breath, ice cream may not be the first product that springs to mind. That said, New Zealand businessman Mark Scorgie believes that one day it will be, since he recently teamed up with Blis Technologies to create BLIS K12 probiotic ice cream. Click to read article

Study blames food for some halitosis, recommends oral care probiotics
June 20, 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. Click to read article

What makes bad breath smell?
June 16, 2011 -
Eating a savory meal or smoking a cigarette can certainly make breath go from good to bad, but sometimes halitosis can seemingly come from nowhere. If bad breath is not always caused by smelly things, then what gives it its odor? Click to read article

Water, toothpaste, BLIS K12 Probiotics ward off halitosis
June 16, 2011 -
If you're like millions of Americans, you may regularly notice that your breath smells not-so-fresh. Having halitosis is a common enough occurrence that you'd think people would be used to it, but for the most part adults tend to find it repulsive. Fortunately, the BLIS K12 Probiotics Kit is here to help. Click to read article

I have bad breath. What's living in my mouth?
June 15, 2011 -
If you suffer from halitosis, you're probably aware that the smell emanating from your mouth is connected to the foods you eat, the beverages you drink and the number of times you brush your teeth each day. While all of these factors are major determinants of whether your breath smells sweet or sour, they all depend on a more basic agent of odor - namely, microbes. Click to read article

Moisture puts bad breath in its place
June 14, 2011 -
Most dental health experts agree that, in addition to poor oral care, tooth decay and tobacco use, one of the primary causes of bad breath is a lack of moisture in the mouth. Fortunately, this problem can be fixed with little more than a glass of water, a toothbrush and a specialty breath freshening rinse. Click to read article

BLIS M18 probiotics, similar products may dramatically improve bad breath
June 14, 2011 -
Look in the aisle of any supermarket, and you are likely to find toothpastes and mouthwashes that promise to knock out bad breath. While these products may reduce oral odor in the short term - and they assuredly keep your teeth clean, which is critical for good oral health - they may not keep breath sweet over a long period of time, the way BLIS M18 oral care probiotics can. Click to read article

Bad breath occurs in all creatures great and small
June 13, 2011 -
Whether you are a farmer or farm animal, a human, hog, horse or hen, you are likely to suffer from bad breath at some point in your life. One of the primary differences between livestock and those that tend to them is that the latter can at least do something about their own halitosis. Click to read article

Study breaks down the cultural disparities in bad breath
June 13, 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. Click to read article

Why do pets get bad breath?
June 10, 2011 -
Though not all animals' breath has a noticeable odor, house pets occasionally suffer from halitosis. While the biggest offenders seem to be dogs and cats, humans are not far behind when it comes to oral odor. Click to read article

A prime sign of gum disease? Bad breath
June 10, 2011 -
Many people are aware of the dangers of gum disease, but do you know how to spot it? If your gums are red but not painful, do you have gingivitis? Questions like these have their answers on the websites of most major health authorities, many of which list bad breath as a symptom of gum disease. Click to read article

Smokers' salivary glands dry up, bad breath ensues
June 9, 2011 -
Ask someone why smoking causes bad breath, and you will probably hear a litany of answers - the smoke leaves residue on the tongue, smoking leads to tooth decay, tobacco use increases the risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Now, new research points to another way that smoking can leave your mouth smelling funky. Click to read article

Tea for bad breath? The jury is still out
June 9, 2011 -
Though the notion has been around for a while, the idea that green tea fights bad breath has recently made a bit of a comeback. Does it work? After all, most green teas aren't marketed as freshening your breath, though plenty of other positive health effects are ascribed to them. So what's the deal? Does green tea reduce bad breath? Click to read article

Treating bad breath: A review
June 8, 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? Click to read article

Worldwide anti-smoking day may have put a dent in bad breath
June 8, 2011 -
Smokers are typically aware that their habit can cause bad breath, as well as increasing the risk of gingivitis, tooth decay and a host of other less-than-desirable oral conditions. In order to encourage people to cut back or quit, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently held its annual World No Tobacco Day. Click to read article

Bad breath is occasionally a sign of throat infections
June 7, 2011 -
Do you have bad breath? Join the club - most people suffer from halitosis, after all. Do you have bad breath and a sore throat? If so, you may consider talking to a healthcare professional, since a number of experts warn that oral odor can occasionally signal a throat infection. Click to read article

How do you get rid of morning breath?
June 7, 2011 -
Waking up with a bad case of halitosis is a pretty common occurrence, prevalent enough that it has its own name - morning breath - and, depending on who you ask, its own unique smell. But regardless of how it occurs, what is the most effective way to get rid of it? A team of Brazilian researchers recently grappled with this very question. Click to read article

Bacteria associated with halitosis, periodontal disease found in amniotic fluid
June 6, 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. Click to read article

Brits need to bump up their bad breath-fighting routine, survey says
June 6, 2011 -
Having halitosis is something that crosses national, ethnic and even continental boundaries. Recently, people in the UK proved that their oral health habits are as lackadaisical as their American cousins', when a significant portion of Britons reported doing little to clean their teeth or fight bad breath. Click to read article

When it comes to treating bad breath, soap isn't the answer
June 3, 2011 -
Almost everyone is familiar with the situation, if only from seeing it in movies. A child uses foul language; a mother makes them wash their mouth out with soap. This begs the question, why don't we clean our mouths with soap instead of toothpaste? Can soap treat bad breath? Click to read article

The pH on your tongue plays a part in morning breath
June 3, 2011 -
Unless you sleep with your jaws wired shut, chances are you occasionally sleep with your mouth open, which means you have probably experienced morning breath. A distinct variation on traditional halitosis, morning breath is caused by dry mouth, although new research suggests that the pH of your tongue has something to do with it. Click to read article

Why can't I smell my own bad breath?
June 2, 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. Click to read article

Bad breath-causing salivary disorder may impair emotional processing
June 1, 2011 -
Nearly all bad breath is caused by a combination of poor dental care, food particles and a dry mouth. Now, researchers are saying that a rare medical condition that affects the salivary glands and tear ducts may lead to difficulties feeling or processing emotions. Click to read article

Ultimate fighter says halitosis helps him knock people out
June 1, 2011 -
Having bad breath often means using a toothbrush, dental floss, a tongue scraper or a specialty breath freshening product to knock out anaerobic bacteria. However, seasoned fighters occasionally use - or at least joke about using - halitosis to knock out their opponents. Click to read article

Mexican food chains spread, bad breath comes along for the ride
May 25, 2011 -
A paper released by RNCOS Industry Research Solutions indicates that the Mexican food industry has grown - and, presumably, that thousands of satisfied Americans leave such restaurants with bad breath. Click to read article

I can has halitosis?: Cats get bad breath, too
May 24, 2011 -
Even though dogs are typically the first pets to be accused of having halitosis, cats are just as prone to bad breath, according to Your News Now, a subsidiary of the TWEAN News Channel of Syracuse. Click to read article

Dr. Oz explains how periodontal disease causes bad breath, and worse
May 24, 2011 -
Periodontal disease is a more extreme version of gingivitis, and if you have this condition, you can suffer from bad breath, tooth loss and even cardiovascular disease, according to an animated clip created for the Dr. Oz Show. Click to read article

Dentists are one of the first lines of defense against bad breath
May 23, 2011 -
It may sound obvious, but it pays to listen to your dentist. Besides being a healthcare professional that can clean, whiten and straighten your teeth, dental health workers are seasoned experts when it comes to bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath can signify something more
May 23, 2011 -
When is bad breath its own condition, and when does it indicate something more? It all depends on a person's physiological condition. An article at the independent news website The Faster Times provides an example. Click to read article

Does dry mouth cause bad breath?
May 20, 2011 -
Does it ever. Contrary to the way many toothpaste and chewing gum commercials may make it seem, dry mouth is one of the most common contributors to bad breath. While tooth decay, pungent food, gingivitis, postnasal drip, cigarettes and tonsil stones all certainly do their part, a dry palate is one of the most pernicious origins of oral odor, precisely because most people simply don't think about it. Click to read article

Clubbers trade one kind of halitosis for another
May 20, 2011 -
If you don't miss the days when people could court bad breath by smoking indoors, including in bars, restaurants and night clubs, you're probably not alone. However, a recent study has revealed that statewide bans of smoking in clubs has led to an unintended consequence - namely, that it's much easier to smell clubbers' body odor now. Click to read article

Talk about chronic bad breath...
May 19, 2011 -
While studies conflict as to whether marijuana smoke is any more or less harmful than that of cigarettes, one thing is for sure: cannabis use causes bad breath. Individuals who think otherwise may consider using a specialty breath freshening rinse, not to mention avoiding all illegal drugs. Click to read article

Drugs often cause halitosis, among other nasty side effects
May 19, 2011 -
While taking illegal substances can lead to any number of unpleasant, dangerous or even fatal side effects, a phenomenon that often goes unremarked upon is the likelihood that drug abuse will cause bad breath. Click to read article

Do crooked teeth equal bad breath?
May 19, 2011 -
It's a common question, but whether or not teeth are straight does not affect halitosis as much as you might think. Sure, having healthy, white, straight teeth typically indicates good oral hygiene habits, but that doesn't mean that it is impossible to avoid bad breath with teeth that aren't picket-fence straight. Click to read article

Green tea may hobble, but can't halt, bad breath
May 18, 2011 -
A number of studies have suggested that drinking green tea as an alternative health therapy may confer a number of physical benefits, since its naturally occurring compounds reportedly neutralize everything from free radicals to bad breath. The latter is not entirely true, but it is based in reality, anyway. Click to read article

If you think you have halitosis, you're probably not crazy
May 17, 2011 -
Having bad breath is something that virtually all human beings have in common, and while this bond may be a little unpleasant, it's a decided fact. More than 20 percent of adults suffer from halitosis at any one moment, which is more than can be said of the rare - and, as yet, clinically unrecognized - olfactory reference syndrome (ORS). Click to read article

Why bad breath? Because your mouth has more bacteria than a toilet seat
May 16, 2011 -
While halitosis can occasionally seem like a biblical affliction or a karmic punishment, most researchers will tell you that oral odor boils down to one primary cause - bacteria. The reason oral care probiotics work so well is that they replace the source of bad breath itself. Click to read article

Milk can cause bad breath in two distinct ways
May 16, 2011 -
Though the term may sound exotic or made up, "milk breath" is a very real condition, one that your nose usually recognizes instantly. It is caused by dairy products, and can come about in two separate ways. Click to read article

Having a cold can make bad breath worse
May 13, 2011 -
Some causes of halitosis occur so regularly in our lives that we hardly give them a second thought. Dry mouth, pungent food, poor dental hygiene and morning breath are just a few of the things that can give you bad breath on a daily basis. Rarer causes of oral odor included illnesses, like the common cold. Click to read article

The science of halitosis has come pretty far since the Civil War
May 13, 2011 -
The Civil War gave the U.S. a number of cultural institutions that survive today. Embalming was not widespread before the conflict, but the need to ship bodies home made it essential for the first time. The term "red tape," meaning bureaucratic paperwork, became popular, although it had been used before then. However, one thing the Civil War did not improve was knowledge of halitosis. Click to read article

What causes bad breath?
May 13, 2011 -
While halitosis is a popular topic in lifestyle-oriented news stories, many articles focus on a particular or unusual cause of bad breath. With that in mind, below is a list of the primary origins of bad breath, listed in no particular order because many causes are interrelated. Click to read article

Hay fever causes bad breath?
May 12, 2011 -
In a way, it does. One of the primary causes of halitosis is post-nasal drip, and every spring millions Americans find their throats and palates coated with mucus caused by seasonal allergies. Click to read article

Tooth twigs may improve bad breath, but certainly don't cure it
May 12, 2011 -
If you're familiar with Islam, you may have heard of a miswak, a small tooth-cleaning stick that has been touted as an effective way to prevent plaque buildup and to cure halitosis. While the former has been proven by a number of studies, the latter is just so much exaggeration, which a new study confirms. Click to read article

Mosquitoes home in on halitosis and foot odor
May 12, 2011 -
As much as we'd all like to avoid the plague of mosquitoes that seems to attend many summertime camping trips, it may not happen this year, or any other year. Recent research has confirmed that the little blood suckers home in on bad breath, as well as foot odor, which is one reason why people with halitosis may wish to try an oral care probiotics kit. Click to read article

Super smelly ferment-tastic kimchi halitosis
May 11, 2011 -
Bad breath is a problem that spans continents, oceans, cultures and time periods. If you think you've got it bad, just remember that the majority of humans on this planet have suffered from halitosis, too. Take South Korea, where Reuters recently reported that researchers are looking to solve the problem of bad breath by way of a genetically modified apple. Click to read article

Lasers may treat halitosis, though curing it is something else entirely
May 11, 2011 -
Besides being an important part of your body's immune defense against infection, your tonsils provide at least one other service, though most people would not ask for it - they create tonsil stones, which can lead to powerful bad breath. Click to read article

Why don't people tell each other they have bad breath?
May 10, 2011 -
It's been a problem for as long as bad breath has, and today it's likely no better than it was thousands of years ago. Most people have terrible difficulty telling a friend, a co-worker or even a loved one that they have halitosis. Why is this so? There are any number of reasons, but what most of them have in common is the sometimes misguided need to spare another's feelings. Click to read article

What would you rather talk about than bad breath?
May 10, 2011 -
When it comes to topics that are taboo in polite conversation, bad breath often ranks near the top, even though the vast majority of adults have, or have suffered from, it. Even among non-grata issues between friends, halitosis often takes the cake. Click to read article

Researchers hope that specially bred apples will mute bad breath
May 9, 2011 -
Many people delight in quick fixes for health conditions, which is one reason why Blis K-12 Probiotic Kits are so popular. However, while many oral care probiotic products have been shown to decrease halitosis, other methods of busting bad breath have yet to be proven, including the so-called "kiss apple." Click to read article

The tongue doesn't have to be coated for breath to be bad
May 9, 2011 -
Almost anyone knows that the main symptom of halitosis is the smell, which can vary in intensity and aroma but is always unpleasant. However, researchers in Brazil recently explored the idea that bad breath can be detected with the eyes, by looking for tongues with a white coating. Click to read article

Probiotics can keep odor-causing bacteria at bay
May 6, 2011 -
When brushing and flossing do not put an appreciable dent in bad breath, oral care probiotics may be able to take up where these products leave off. Unlike pastes and rinses that contain microbicides, probiotics merely introduce new strains of microorganisms into the oral environment, where, with luck, they begin to replace those that cause halitosis. Click to read article

Be bold and benevolent about bad breath
May 6, 2011 -
Nearly everyone has been in the situation, and it can be excruciating. Telling someone that they have bad breath is not news that most people prefer to deliver, just as it's a rare day that someone wants to hear it. Nevertheless, being open and honest about a friend's halitosis is just as important as treating it, since one naturally precedes the other. Click to read article

Folks in Peru have bad breath, too
May 5, 2011 -
While it may sometimes escape your attention, bad breath is not something that just afflicts smelly co-workers, odiferous bus mates and blind dates. Halitosis is a common problem nearly everywhere in the world, and news organizations like to make much of this fact, which can certainly be reassuring. Click to read article

Good breath and good health need not be mutually exclusive
May 5, 2011 -
Many people believe that cultivating a healthier body means doing so at the expense of things like one's breath, but halitosis is not a prerequisite for good bodily health. For example, an article published in the International Business Times suggested that eating garlic is worth the oral odor, considering the health benefits. Click to read article

Dentists explain why quitting smokes improves more than bad breath
May 4, 2011 -
There are any number of reasons to cut back on a nicotine habit, and among them is the halitosis that can come from cigarette use. A group of nationally renowned dental health experts recently answered several questions on the topic, saying that a reduction in bad breath is one of many benefits that may result from smoking cessation. Click to read article

Bacteria are the basis for almost all bad breath
May 4, 2011 -
Since almost all oral odor originates in a biofilm that coats the tongue and palate, using an oral care probiotic product can be a good idea when you have halitosis. Recently, a group of dental health experts explored the causes, both oral and extra-oral, of bad breath. Click to read article

Why does smoking cause bad breath?
May 3, 2011 -
Is there a special reason that smoking tobacco causes halitosis? Yes, there is - in fact, there are several reasons why people who smoke are far more likely to suffer from a particular type oral odor called, what else, smoker's breath. Click to read article

ADA council weighs causes, prevalence of bad breath
May 3, 2011 -
If you've ever wondered what percentage of Americans suffer from bad breath, you may be happy to know that the American Dental Association (ADA) has pondered the same exact thing and come to some surprising conclusions. Click to read article

Study weighs contribution of bacteria to bad breath
May 2, 2011 -
Almost everyone is aware that pungent foods can leave a bad aroma in the mouth, but did you know that bacteria can cause halitosis after even the most odorless of meals? A pair of researchers from the University of Michigan recently explored this phenomenon. Click to read article

Cancer survivor says onion breath was small price to pay for survival
May 2, 2011 -
Of the many species of halitosis, onion breath is one of the most recognizable. Along with coffee breath, garlic breath and smoker's breath, it is hard to mistake the smell of raw onions on the air an individual breathes out. However, one Irish citizen has reported actually courting bad breath in the pursuit of better health. Click to read article

Halitosis can originate in the nose
April 28, 2011 -
Though bad breath is typically thought of as being emitted by the tongue, teeth, gums, palate and throat, plenty of research suggests that it can also come from a fairly unexpected place - the nose. Click to read article

Halitosis: What it is, who has it and what to do about it
April 27, 2011 -
Taking care of your halitosis can be difficult if you don't know its causes. Given the sheer number of forms that bad breath comes in - garlic breath, morning breath, coffee breath, smoker's breath, alcohol breath and many more - it's little wonder that some people have no idea where to begin treating their oral odor. Fortunately, researchers are making inroads into the condition's causes and treatments. Click to read article

Getting rid of bad breath isn't always difficult, or expensive
April 26, 2011 -
While at times it may seem like effectively treating bad breath is impossible, that doesn't mean that it is. The use of a few simple oral health products - chief among them being toothbrushes, tongue scrapers and specialty breath freshening rinses - can reduce halitosis and breath-related stress at the same time, without relieving one's wallet of too much cash. Click to read article

The study of halitosis has, and hasn't, evolved much in a century
April 26, 2011 -
Consider bad breath and its causes - gingivitis, tooth decay, pungent foods, smoking, alcohol use and periodontitis - and you might think that research into the complexities of halitosis has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past century or so. On the other hand, you could believe that many key factors behind oral odor were discovered ages ago. In either case, you'd be right. Click to read article

When cleaning teeth and fighting halitosis, SLS can aggravate cold sores
April 25, 2011 -
Any dental health professional will tell you that taking good care of your mouth and minimizing halitosis means brushing your teeth at least twice a day. However, something that may not come up during a routine dental cleaning is that fact that certain chemicals in standard toothpastes can aggravate cold sores. Click to read article

Experts suggest ways to reign in bad breath
April 25, 2011 -
Chronic bad breath can be serious enough, or last long enough, to make people wonder if they will ever be able to get rid of it. Certain cases of oral odor can seem impervious to treatment. Fortunately, no case of halitosis is invulnerable, which is what gives dental experts the latitude to suggests simple ways to get rid of foul breath. Click to read article

Institute says managers should manage their bad breath
April 25, 2011 -
Supervising a team of employees can be a challenging endeavor, and having halitosis can make such a position twice as tough. When it comes to striking a balance between being friendly and firm, responsible and respected, bad breath can have one's workers avoiding all attempts at interpersonal communication. Click to read article

UK organization uses humor to battle bad breath
April 22, 2011 -
It can be easy to forget that bad breath is a common indicator of poor dental health. The most effective oral cleansing regimens, like brushing and flossing, may fall by the wayside when one's daily work or school schedule gets hectic. To encourage people to visit the dentist, a British government agency recently released a public health announcement that focuses on a Twilight-like vampire with halitosis. Click to read article

New mouthwash may reduce tartar, but not halitosis
April 22, 2011 -
Innovations in dental care, like oral care probiotics and odor-neutralizing specialty breath rinses, can lead to drastic reductions in bad breath. However, not all new products are guaranteed to. Recently, news organizations announced the development of a new class of mouthwash that may help keep teeth cleaner. Click to read article

Bad breath diagnoses have come a long way in a century
April 21, 2011 -
If you're shy when it comes to asking your physician or dentist about halitosis, it may help to know that diagnosing bad breath used to be a much more involved - and in all likelihood, embarrassing - process than it is now. Click to read article

Certain diets may give bad breath a big boost
April 20, 2011 -
Consuming pungent foods like garlic, onions, smoked fish or asparagus can give people a powerful case of halitosis, but ultimately the residue from these foods can be scrubbed away or rinsed out with a specialty breath freshener. Diets can get truly halitosis-inducing, though, is when they advocate skipping entire food groups. Click to read article

Scientists prove the obvious: Tonsil stones smell terrible
April 20, 2011 -
Bad breath almost always issues from the mouth, especially from the tongue, teeth and palate. However, from the back of the throat - a location whose inclusion in "the mouth" is up to you - a small, natural, pearl-like formation can ratchet up mild halitosis into a serious case of oral odor. Click to read article

Scientists say certain bacteria jump-start halitosis
April 20, 2011 -
Eliminating bad breath is about much more than simply avoiding or brushing away pungent food. On the contrary, using specialty breath freshening product after even the harshest-smelling meal is likely to neutralize the odors associated with halitosis. Besides, the odiferous enemy isn't food. According to a group of Japanese scientists, it's certain strains of bacteria. Click to read article

Bad breath can have ammonia in it, among other things
April 19, 2011 -
The chemistry of halitosis may seem complicated, but in the end it all boils down to a few simple, smelly molecules. Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), which are substances excreted by oral bacteria, make up the bulk of oral odor. However, other compounds can tinge one's mouth with bad breath. Click to read article

Dental hygienists can do their part to battle bad breath
April 19, 2011 -
It is hard to argue that smoking does not cause bad breath, since numerous studies have shown that it does. The American Dental Association states unequivocally that using tobacco can cause halitosis, stained teeth, gingivitis and periodontal disease. It also recommends asking a dentist for tips on how to quit. Click to read article

Bad breath can practically smell like death
April 18, 2011 -
Having halitosis is no picnic, particularly once you are told what your breath smells like. The most common compound scenting bad breath is hydrogen sulfide - the chemical that gives rotten eggs their unmistakable odor - but another putrid molecule, cadaverine, appears in bad breath in significant quantities as well. Click to read article

Did early humans have bad breath?
April 18, 2011 -
While many Americans tend to think of bad breath as little more than a chronic odor of the mouth, oral hygienists, bacteriologists and microbiologists around the world often see halitosis as a complex web of interdependent variables, all of which rest on one thing - bacteria. Bad breath is caused by microorganisms. Microbes have been on this Earth for far longer than humans have. Therefore, it's a reasonably safe bet that halitosis has existed for all of human history. Click to read article

Chemists work on bad breath treatment
April 15, 2011 -
Unfortunately for bacteria, some bad breath treatments use alcohol or antimicrobial chemicals in an attempt to kill all the microorganisms in the mouth. Unfortunately for humans, such treatments rarely work as well as we'd like. Click to read article

Charcoal kills bad breath? Old halitosis remedy is unappetizing
April 15, 2011 -
While halitosis is as prevalent as ever, its treatment has been optimized and in some cases made less unpleasant over the past century. Today, people with bad breath generally need look no further than a bottle of specialty breath freshening rinse or an oral care probiotic kit. One hundred years ago, however, things were a little different. Click to read article

Kippers kick bad breath into high gear
April 14, 2011 -
Certain foods and beverages are known for their ability to cause bad breath. These include garlic, onions, milk, coffee and savory meats. However, one food product that has gone into decline in the U.S. - the kipper snack - used to be on the minds and breath of countless Americans. Click to read article

Dogs and humans often get bad breath for the same reason
April 14, 2011 -
The myth that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans is fairly persistent, but one whiff of a canine's bad breath may be enough to convince you that it isn't true. Halitosis is caused by bacteria, among other things. Click to read article

Morning breath is a common, pungent problem
April 14, 2011 -
Waking up with bad breath is a common problem, and many individuals have difficulty determining what to do about it. According to an article in the University Daily Kansan, morning breath is caused by the multiplication of anaerobic bacteria in the mouth. Click to read article

Traditional mouthwashes encourage bad breath in the long run
April 12, 2011 -
Sometimes, brushing and flossing don't quite seem to cut it, and bad breath recurs even after a twice-daily scrubbing. Many people in this situation go out and buy alcohol-based mouthwashes, which are often flavored with mint or cinnamon. These rinses may mute halitosis for a little while, but one expert told the UK Daily Mail that over time traditional mouthwashes can actually cause bad breath. Click to read article

California expert says some halitosis needs more than a toothbrush
April 12, 2011 -
Certain varieties of halitosis - like coffee breath, garlic breath, onion breath and morning breath - can be scrubbed at least partially away. However, one dental health expert in California recently wrote that some bad breath requires more power than a toothbrush can offer. Click to read article

Giving up smoking means less bad breath, experts say
April 11, 2011 -
It may be little surprise that healthcare professionals routinely recommend that individuals who smoke make an attempt to quit, but some people may be interested to know much research has gone into the association between bad breath and tobacco use. Multiple studies have made a connection between the two, and while the numbers vary, overall it's clear that smoking makes halitosis go from bad to worse. Click to read article

In the fight against halitosis, probiotics had a great year
April 11, 2011 -
From specialty breath freshening rinses to odor-neutralizing tablets, a number of ways to knock out bad breath are available for the individuals who need them. One of the most cutting-edge methods of fighting halitosis is oral care probiotics, a system of bacterial replacement that can muscle out oral odor quite effectively. Click to read article

Bad breath can undercut authority
April 8, 2011 -
Having halitosis is no picnic, and having it used against you in an argument or a struggle for authority can be especially embarrassing. Many individuals with bad breath choose to use specialty breath fresheners into order to lessen their oral odor and to give others others less to comment on during a verbal debate. Click to read article

What do cloves do for bad breath?
April 8, 2011 -
Mix cloves and halitosis, and what do you get? The short answer, according to a recent study, is a slight reduction in microbial growth in the mouth. However, the mechanism of action of clove extract is antibiotic, and a growing body of medical literature suggests that probiotics may be the more effective way to beat back bad breath. Click to read article

Study links periodontal disease to higher incidence of breast cancer
April 7, 2011 -
With so many studies coming out about the importance of avoiding bad breath and keeping one's mouth clean, many experts are saying that effective oral care is crucial as a preventive measure. One recent study indicated that poor dental health may indicate a higher risk of breast cancer. Click to read article

What gives bad breath its smell? The chemistry of halitosis
April 7, 2011 -
Apparently, few things can ruin the chemistry between two people more effectively than the chemistry of bad breath. Fortunately, scientists are working on what exactly causes halitosis, as well as which chemicals cause the odors of special kinds of halitosis. Click to read article

Most mints, even kosher ones, put little more than a dent in bad breath
April 6, 2011 -
Chewing a breath mint is a common way to try to get rid of halitosis, often when a toothbrush or specialty breath freshening rinse is unavailable. For those who eat kosher meals, the New York Post reports that kosher mints have recently become available, although the ability of most mints to eliminate bad breath is negligible. Click to read article

Bad breath from coffee can ruin romantic moments
April 6, 2011 -
Coffee is a popular beverage in the U.S., which means that coffee-related halitosis is a problem for numerous adults. Americans drink more than 146 billion cups of the stuff every year, according to the Coffee Statistics Report. This flood of java puts millions of mouths at risk for bad breath. Click to read article

Aloe vera reduces bad breath?
April 5, 2011 -
Plenty of natural foods and compounds are good for your oral and dental health. These include fibrous plants that can scrub away some food particles and plaque during chewing, spices that are naturally sweet-smelling, and probiotic yogurts. But using aloe vera to treat bad breath? Click to read article

Braces make good breath bad, bad breath worse
April 5, 2011 -
Dental braces are quite common among teens and adults in the U.S., as is something that these orthodontic appliances can cause - bad breath. A recent study by dentists and periodontists in Turkey found that metal dental hardware can give rise to halitosis, even among people who typically have good breath to begin with. Click to read article

Scale helps professionals measure effect of halitosis on quality of life
April 4, 2011 -
Accounting for the effect bad breath has on one's life can be tough, especially since much of the embarrassment caused by halitosis can seem unquantifiable. However, researchers have created a scale that can put a number on oral odor's effect on a person's life. Click to read article

Milk causes bad breath in several ways
April 4, 2011 -
Drinking milk is good for bone and skin health, but it rarely does breath any good. A glass of milk can cause a very distinct form of halitosis, often called "milk breath." However, beyond this common ailment, dairy products may cause bad breath through the less common route of lactose intolerance. Click to read article

Probiotics may crowd out halitosis-causing bacteria
April 1, 2011 -
When it comes to treating bad breath, it's almost always about the bacteria in your mouth. Most chronic halitosis comes not so much from smelly foods - though that's a common cause - as from microbes which feast on those foods. Getting rid of those microorganisms may require an oral care probiotic approach. Click to read article

When treating bad breath in kids, dye-less products may be best
April 1, 2011 -
Common treatments for bad breath, toothpaste, gum and mouthwashes, often contain dyes, which give them their bright colors. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will convene a panel of healthcare experts to determine whether or not these dyes are linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to HealthDay News. Click to read article

What habit is most likely to cause bad breath?
March 24, 2011 -
The causes of halitosis are so numerous that listing them all could take a while. Primarily, bad breath comes from dry mouth, poor oral hygiene, savory foods, postnasal drip and tonsil stones. However, many of these problems are not so much preventable as treatable, usually with a specialty breath freshener. Among preventable oral issues and hygiene habits, which agent of bad breath is the most potent? Click to read article

Dry mouth causes healthy problems among aging Americans
March 24, 2011 -
Among the many causes of bad breath, dry mouth is fairly unique, in that even the healthiest mouth fed the least odiferous foods possible is still susceptible to it. Scientists recently explored the negative health consequences that can come from chronic dry mouth among elderly Americans. Click to read article

Dry mouth, smoking are prevalent among Saudi students with halitosis
March 23, 2011 -
Keeping your mouth clean and fresh can be difficult during college, no matter where one's university is located. To determine just how many collegians suffer from bad breath, and what their oral habits are, a team of researchers recently surveyed students from the King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. Click to read article

Scientists explain garlic breath
March 23, 2011 -
Bad breath caused by garlic seems like a fairly simple process. You eat garlic; you get halitosis that smells like, what else, garlic. However, there is a lot more than that going on in a mouth afflicted by garlic breath, and researchers at the University of Minnesota recently set out to explain what causes this particular form of oral odor. Click to read article

Probiotics hit halitosis hard, studies say
March 22, 2011 -
A review of scientific articles on probiotics has established that modification of the bacterial colonies in the mouth can reduce bad breath and improve dental health. Click to read article

Emirati commuters hate bad breath
March 22, 2011 -
Riding to work, whether in a car or on public transit, can be made that much worse when a fellow commuter has bad breath. In the United Arab Emirates, where a Regus poll finds that the average commute is 27 minutes long, halitosis is one of the major stress factors reported by drivers and train and bus passengers, according to TradeArabia News Service. Click to read article

Bad breath permeates the movies
March 21, 2011 -
It's a message that many people have gotten over the years, be it from other people's body language, their choice of words or even the direct statement itself - you have bad breath. Halitosis, and the urge to inform someone that they have it, is so common that it regularly makes its way into the movies. Click to read article

Tonsil stones have a long, dirty history
March 18, 2011 -
Taking care of halitosis often means doing more than just brushing and flossing. After all, bad breath doesn't come solely from food particles and tooth decay - it can also be related to tobacco, alcohol, pungent foods, gingivitis, ulcers, postnasal drip and tonsil stones. The latter have been causing bad breath since as far back as medical history can recall. Click to read article

What do the elderly know about oral health, halitosis?
March 17, 2011 -
People of all ages suffer from bad breath, but not everyone knows that it can be a sign of gum disease or tooth decay. Recent research has shown that elderly people are often unaware of the symptoms of oral decay, even when those symptoms can be detected by any reasonably endowed nose. Click to read article

Bad breath marks criminals
March 17, 2011 -
Though it is not exactly standard operating procedure in a jailhouse lineup, more than a few criminals have been busted based on bad breath. Recently, an all-points-bulletin was released in Southern California for an attacker whose identifying features included halitosis. Click to read article

Eucalyptus extract has debatable effects on bad breath
March 16, 2011 -
The breath-freshening benefits of eucalyptus extract have been touted for decades now, since eucalyptol - an organic compound found in the plant - is an ingredient in some products designed to treat bad breath. However, experts are divided on whether the extract works as well as some think it does to bust halitosis. Click to read article

Scientists link tongue brushing, scraping to freshened breath
March 16, 2011 -
Most people have tried brushing or scraping their tongue, but not everyone is aware of the positive effects this practice has on bad breath. With some simple instruction and a specialty breath freshening tongue scraper, a vigilant tongue-brusher can keep halitosis very much at bay. Click to read article

Probiotics appear in numerous studies of halitosis
March 15, 2011 -
A quick look into dental and oral health literature will confirm that probiotics are being thoroughly investigated for their effect on halitosis and oral bacteria. While this fact can be encouraging, some individuals may not be aware of what oral care probiotics are, or what they do. Here is a basic rundown of the way probiotics fight bad breath, complete with some of the newest studies out there on the subject. Click to read article

Yogurt, probiotics can reduce bad breath
March 14, 2011 -
Bad breath is sometimes not simply the smell of food particles in the mouth. The odor of halitosis is largely the result of bacterial growth on the tongue, teeth and palate. These microbes give off foul-smelling compounds as a byproduct of their digestion. Other than brushing and flossing, though, what can be done to minimize these bacteria? Click to read article

Garlic has health benefits, except for the halitosis it causes
March 11, 2011 -
Anyone who has eat a significant amount of raw or cooked garlic knows that the foodstuff can cause serious halitosis. On the other hand, those who keep up with medical news know that garlic reportedly has many health benefits, the latest of which is the prevention of cardiomyopathy. Click to read article

What do dental health experts know about halitosis?
March 11, 2011 -
Halitosis is often thought of as a purely hygienic problem. While it can put people off their lunch, bad breath can also put dental experts on their guard about certain illnesses and conditions. A recent review of healthcare literature indicates that bad breath has a number of causes, not all of them food-related. Click to read article

Vaccine may relieve halitosis...in mice
March 10, 2011 -
Modern medicine has developed vaccines for a number of bacteria- and virus-caused conditions, but currently halitosis is not one of them. However, scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have reported successfully inoculating mice against one strain of bad breath-causing bacteria. Click to read article

The Swiss get bad breath, too, you know
March 10, 2011 -
Even though is is one of the richest countries in the world per capita, with some of the highest measured quality of life around, Switzerland still wrangles with halitosis just like every other nation. You may feel that the wealthy Swiss think that their breath doesn't stink. Au contraire, they know it does, and they have conducted studies to prove it. Click to read article

Kids' organization addresses bad breath
March 9, 2011 -
Where does bad breath come from? Why does it smell so bad? What can a person do to get rid of it? These are some of the questions that public authorities try to answer when campaigning for better oral health among children. Here are some of their responses. Click to read article

Study: Bad breath wafts from the tongue more than the teeth
March 9, 2011 -
The bacteria that cause halitosis can live on virtually any surface in the mouth. However, some surfaces are more likely to contribute to oral odor than others. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by scientists at the Nippon Dental University in Japan. Click to read article

Dogs, humans both have bacteria, bad breath
March 8, 2011 -
Many people have heard the persistent rumor that, bad breath aside, dogs have cleaner mouths than humans. Do they, or is this statement just a rationalization we make after dogs lick their hindquarters and then out faces? Click to read article

'Dancing on Ice' judge makes crack about bad breath
March 7, 2011 -
Insults about breath can cut deep, particularly if they are intentionally personal attacks. Regardless of what they are, though, few individuals enjoy being told they have halitosis, especially during an argument. A recent example of this principle occurred on the British television show Dancing on Ice. Click to read article

Halitosis-fighting patent medicine has unusual labelling history
March 4, 2011 -
Not all bad breath treatments are created equal. While some effectively neutralize the volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) created by oral bacteria, others simply mask the scent. Still others claim to address secondary issues, like pulmonary or digestive problems. A patent medicine popular in the 1920s for treating digestive constriction ran into an unusual marketing problem in the '30s. Click to read article

Chewing tobacco can cause bad breath, and worse
March 4, 2011 -
Using smokeless tobacco - also known as chewing tobacco, plugs or dip - can lead to a range of health conditions, starting at halitosis and ending with much worse. A pair of U.S. senators recently requested that Major League Baseball (MLB) ban the use of smokeless tobacco among its players, according to MSNBC. Click to read article

Curry is more likely to cause bad breath than cure it
March 3, 2011 -
A tasty Indian meal is often worth the after-dinner halitosis that can come with it. It is widely accepted that curry and other Indian spices can cause bad breath, though some researchers used to believe the opposite. Click to read article

Physicians have an odd way of measuring bad breath
March 3, 2011 -
How do you know when you have bad breath? Generally, you or someone you know smells it - though it is often a safe bet to just assume you have it. After all, an article in the Journal of Dental research estimates that at least half of all Americans have halitosis. But how do doctors know when you have bad breath? They use several methods, not all of which sound pleasant. Click to read article

Bad breath can reek of alcohol
March 3, 2011 -
Even though it may not seem like a high priority at the time, being drunk can lead to very powerful halitosis. Individuals caught driving while intoxicated often have to blow their breath into a breathalyzer. Just this week, singer Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend Matt Rutler were arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated, TMZ reports. Click to read article

Sulfurous compounds in onions can cause bad breath, weeping
March 2, 2011 -
Onions have been an ingredient in food - and a cause of bad breath - since the Stone Age, if not before. The pungent plant is a good source of nutrients and vitamins, and many people find it quite tasty. However, the odor molecules packed into an onion bulb can leave anyone who eats it with a powerful case of halitosis. Click to read article

In all its long and grimy history, tongue scraping has reduced but not eliminated halitosis
March 2, 2011 -
Tongue cleaners and scrapers have been around for quite some time, and while many dental health experts recommend them for patients with bad breath, the implements may not be totally effective if used without brushing or rinsing. Studies have shown that tongue scraping puts a small but noticeable dent in halitosis. Click to read article

Dairy products can cause halitosis in more than one way
March 1, 2011 -
Unfortunately for those who can't get enough garlic, milk can also cause bad breath. Click to read article

Want to get rid of oral odor? Licorice may not help
March 1, 2011 -
The medical use of licorice root dates back to ancient times, but its effectiveness in treating bad breath - or anything else, for that matter - is largely questionable. Click to read article

Bad breath prevents dog from finding home
March 1, 2011 -
While it is a chronic problem for millions of humans, bad breath can also take a toll on man's best friend. According to an article in the UK Daily Mail, a rescued greyhound in Essex has been overlooked by more than 300 potential owners for one simple reason - he has halitosis. Click to read article

Spicy foods can leave breath with more than a hint of halitosis
February 24, 2011 -
Hot sauce, curry, spices and hot food can really give a meal a kick, but afterward you may end up suffering from hours of halitosis, indigestion and heartburn. Click to read article

TV hosts discuss bad breath on The Talk
February 24, 2011 -
It can be difficult to think of a discreet way to tell a friend, co-worker or family member that they have bad breath. For some reason, many people in that situation have difficulty balancing honesty with tact. Based on a recently posted clip from CBS, TV personality Sharon Osborne does not appear to have this problem. Click to read article

Children's book explains how saliva battles bad breath
February 24, 2011 -
Though it may not always seem like it, the mouth's saliva performs a number of critical functions, one of which is keeping bad breath at bay. A dry mouth is a common, and commonly overlooked cause of halitosis, as a popular children's book explains. Click to read article

Tongue scraping reduces but does not eliminate halitosis
February 24, 2011 -
Many of the microbes that contribute to bad breath live on the tongue. Because the surface of this muscle is pebbled with tiny ridges and taste buds, it provides a deceptively large area for bacteria to live on, particularly since the root of the tongue extends far back into the throat. Scraping the tongue may help reduce halitosis, but a scraper can't reach everywhere. Click to read article

Essential oils do little to snuff the smell of morning breath
February 24, 2011 -
Occasionally, a news story or alternative health website may suggest using essential oils to mitigate bad breath. While these compounds often smell fresh or pleasant on their own, they ultimately offer little in the way of halitosis treatment. Click to read article

Halitosis-causing 'stones' are alive and growing
February 23, 2011 -
One of the more unusual, though not uncommon, causes of bad breath is tonsilloliths, also known as tonsil stones. These white concretions of food particles and bacteria of the mouth are akin to pearls, in that they form slowly in the folds of living tissue. They are quite different, though, in that they are made by humans, they are masses of living things and they cause powerful halitosis. Click to read article

Yoga exercises involve huffing bad breath in and out, in and out
February 23, 2011 -
Many yoga disciplines teach breathing methods designed to induce a state of calm or focus in the breather, but these techniques may have an unforeseen side effect. In an enclosed space, deep breathing can recirculate odor molecules from halitosis throughout the room. Click to read article

Peanut butter breath has little to recommend it
February 22, 2011 -
Bad breath caused by peanut butter is instantly recognizable, and if you have it, you're likely to instantly put friends and co-workers off their lunch. However, peanut butter breath is not likely to disappear any time soon. More than 90 percent of Americans have eaten a jar of the halitosis-causing paste in the past year, according to the National Peanut Board's Consumer Attitudes Tracking Study. Click to read article

Not all rinses get rid of bad breath
February 22, 2011 -
Rinses designed to combat bad breath are not what they used to be. While today specialty breath fresheners exist to knock out halitosis immediately, the history of mouthwashes and rinses is littered with ideas that, in retrospect, sound eccentric. Click to read article

Asthma relief may involve a dose of halitosis
February 22, 2011 -
Individuals with asthma often use inhalers as a way to prevent or treat inflammation of the lung passages, and during an asthma attack the idea of bad breath is a secondary consideration. However, day-to-day life using inhaled corticosteroids can involve some halitosis. Click to read article

Experts address causes of chronic halitosis
February 21, 2011 -
Bad breath that is caused by a fragrant meal or a night of sleeping with one's mouth open may not necessarily be a regular thing. Single instances of oral odor might be called, in medical parlance, "acute" bad breath. However, some forms of halitosis recur day after day. Experts say that this kind of chronic bad breath can have many sources. Click to read article

Bad breath provides clue to stunning cause of one man's headaches
February 21, 2011 -
Halitosis can be caused by a number of medical conditions, some of them mild, others more serious. These can include sinusitis, gingivitis, tooth decay, periodontitis and tonsil stones. However, in the rarest of cases, injuries to the mouth or head may also cause bad breath. One man in south China provides a case in point. Click to read article

Mouthpieces, oral hardware can cause bad breath
February 18, 2011 -
Whether it's braces, dentures, a sports mouthpiece or a retainer, oral hardware can be more than just uncomfortable. Left uncleaned, it can cause halitosis and gum disease. Click to read article

Halitosis could be a big problem in space
February 18, 2011 -
Every country has restrictions that it places on applicants to its spaceflight programs, and these occasionally include halitosis. Click to read article

Garlic in abundance can leave breath smelling terrible
February 17, 2011 -
Even in the smallest amounts, garlic can leave the pungent smell of halitosis on the breath. In large amounts, its odor can be overpowering. This year, the 12th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival promises to offer the bulb in abundance. Click to read article

Justin Bieber eats nachos, courts bad breath
February 17, 2011 -
Going to the movies can be an enjoyable way to spend an evening and an efficient way to get halitosis. At the recent premier of a film documenting his life, recording artists Justin Bieber was spotted buying nachos and a Slush Puppy beverage, according to Ok! Magazine. Click to read article

Washington, DC, police will refrain from collecting bad breath for now
February 17, 2011 -
The breathalyzer has had a long and storied career as the roadside collector of bad breath. Now, prosecutors and police in Washington, DC, have declared that they will not be using the device for the next several months due to problems with its accuracy. Click to read article

Etiquette experts lay out how to break the news of bad breath
February 16, 2011 -
It's a rare day when a stranger will tell you that you have bad breath. It may be uncommon because it is so difficult to do. In spite of, or even because of, that difficulty, etiquette experts recommend telling someone when they have halitosis - albeit in a gentle way. Click to read article

Stuck in an elevator with bad breath
February 16, 2011 -
Whether you're alone or stuck next to someone else on a long elevator ride, halitosis can be tough to take. Enclosed spaces naturally encourage the nose to detect bad breath, since very little air is being recirculated. Click to read article

Marlon Wayans discusses bad breath in interview
February 15, 2011 -
In a recent appearance on the Fox News Channel, comedian Marlon Wayans discussed the effects of bad breath with the hosts of the network's morning wake-up show, Fox and Friends. Click to read article

Cartoon highlights foods that commonly cause bad breath
February 15, 2011 -
Spongebob Squarepants, a cartoon that has addressed everything from swearing to weightlifting to ninja-fighting, is no stranger to the topic of halitosis. An episode that originally aired on Nickelodeon in 2000 dealt with bad breath and the consequences of eating aromatic foods. Click to read article

Pediatrician discusses childhood halitosis
February 15, 2011 -
Children can develop bad breath from a wealth of sources. Lewis First, a pediatrician at Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen, recently listed a few of them for NBC 5 News. Click to read article

New study says cinnamon-based antimicrobial does little to relieve bad breath
February 14, 2011 -
While certain gum brands may claim to eliminate halitosis-causing bacteria, these claims must be understood in the light of exactly how much bacteria they ultimately do away with. To that end, a recent study analyzed the effectiveness of a cinnamon-based agent in killing oral microbes. Click to read article

Bad breath is rampant in the U.S.
February 14, 2011 -
Estimates may vary, but it is hard to argue with the simple truth - millions of Americans have halitosis. Up to 90 million people in the U.S. have bad breath, according to CNN. Click to read article

Bad breath can make a Valentine's Day date take a nosedive
February 11, 2011 -
Rarely is it as important to eliminate bad breath as it is on Valentine's Day. Other than getting caught under the mistletoe, there is hardly another holiday tradition as kiss-oriented as going on a date on February 14. While fresh breath may not make you the world's best kisser, halitosis could make you seem like the worst. Click to read article

Whether it's individual halitosis or public health funds, tonsils can be a problem
February 11, 2011 -
Besides pain and discomfort, inflamed or infected tonsils can cause bad breath. However, a study from the University of Michigan has indicated that the routine removal and examination of these glands may not be cost effective. Click to read article

Bad breath may sour chances of promotion, survey says
February 10, 2011 -
Having halitosis at work can put employees in a difficult spot. How do you tell a co-worker or your boss that they have bad breath? What if you have it yourself? What can that do to your career? According to nearly half of those surveyed by the British Dental Association (BDA), having bad breath can lower your odds of getting a promotion. Click to read article

Old anecdotes address bad breath with humor
February 10, 2011 -
Having bad breath can make a person the subject of scorn or the butt of jokes. No wonder that so many ancient and Victorian anecdotes concern themselves with halitosis. Click to read article

Different foods can cause bad breath, particularly in excess
February 9, 2011 -
To help convey the power of varieties of oral odor like garlic breath or onion breath, below are a few records selected from the International Federation of Competitive Eating, along with explanations of how each food causes bad breath. Click to read article

Medical experts recommend anti-halitosis regimen
February 9, 2011 -
The causes of halitosis can be numerous and may even intensify one another. That is why many healthcare professionals suggest addressing each cause in turn, while neutralizing the effect - oral odor - as well. Click to read article

Stress can cause bad breath and vice versa
February 8, 2011 -
It can be difficult to live with chronic halitosis, which is a condition that affects a significant portion of Americans. Oral odor is frequently off-putting, isolating or embarrassing, and it can ruin anything from a date to a job interview. Unfortunately, the stress caused by bad breath can lead to more bad breath, according to the Columbian news source La Cronica del Quindio. Click to read article

Scientists consider vaccinating for halitosis
February 8, 2011 -
One of the more serious causes of bad breath, periodontitis, is essentially an advanced form of gum disease. While typical gingivitis may be treated with basic oral care, periodontal disease can cause serious inflammation, tooth loss and halitosis. Recently, a group of researchers proposed treating the ailment with a vaccine. Click to read article

Columnist advises inquirer on breaking the news of bad breath
February 8, 2011 -
It is not always easy to tell some that they have bad breath. In many cases, social boundaries can make it feel nearly impossible, particularly when it is a stranger who is afflicted. However, even telling a loved one can be difficult. The Charlotte Observer's advice column Ask Amy recently told a wife how to break it to her husband that he has halitosis. Click to read article

Pentagon once planned 'halitosis bomb'
February 8, 2011 -
It sounds like the stuff of fiction, but for several years it was slated to be a cold, hard, smelly fact. Research conducted in 1994 at the Air Force's Wright Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, indicates that at one point, the U.S. Armed Forces were considering a "halitosis bomb," a form of non-lethal weaponry that would cause unmistakable bad breath in those exposed to it. Click to read article

Device may make dentist visits less stressful
February 7, 2011 -
Individuals who suffer from bad breath because they fear the loud, sharp tools wielded by the dentist may soon have relief as researchers have been working to make the dentist office feel less threatening. Click to read article

Children's TV science show explains bad breath
February 4, 2011 -
It can be easy to lose a sense of proportion when thinking about the causes of halitosis. While oral odor is tangible - or smellable - enough, its causes go largely unseen on the tongue and in the throat. Fortunately, an online video clip taken from the children's educational program Beakman's World puts bad breath in perspective. Click to read article

Reality show demonstrates that sweets can lead to halitosis
February 4, 2011 -
It is common knowledge that certain savory or pungent foods can cause bad breath. Coffee, onions, garlic, leeks and certain meats can leave an odor in the mouth that rigorous brushing may not remedy. However, even sweet foods can contribute to bad breath, as an episode of the reality television show Flavor of Love demonstrated. Click to read article

Halitosis contains volatile gases
February 3, 2011 -
When you have bad breath, the odor that comes from your mouth and nose is not just the smell of undigested food or dead cells. It is not only the smell of mucus or post-nasal drip, either. Much of the odor of halitosis comes from volatile gases produced by microbes in your mouth. Click to read article

Snacking can encourage halitosis
February 3, 2011 -
Bad breath can be caused by consuming smelly foods or beverages like onion, garlic or coffee. Fortunately, these odors may be rinsed away with a specialty breath freshener. However, the majority of adults not only don't clean their teeth after snacking but also snack many times each day. Click to read article

Tea may reduce, but not eliminate, bad breath
February 3, 2011 -
Scientists at the University of Illinois, Chicago have reported that drinking small amounts of green or black tea may help relieve bad breath. The catches are that the tea cannot be sweetened and it only reduces the odors that cause halitosis by one-third. Click to read article

Probiotics may treat more than bad breath
February 2, 2011 -
For decades, probiotics have been used to increase the amount of "good" bacteria in the intestines of those with digestive problems. Today, the treatment may be used to treat everything from cavities to thrush to halitosis, according to a recent medical report. Click to read article

In the Talmud, bad breath is a major no-no
February 2, 2011 -
Oral health experts at Tel Aviv University have said that the Talmud considers halitosis a "major disability." This Jewish text records the discussions of ancient rabbis concerning social interactions, ethics and Jewish customs, as well as later discussions about those discussions. Evidently, they expelled plenty of breath decrying bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath can appear at a young age
February 1, 2011 -
While halitosis is often associated with aging, that doesn't mean you can't have it as a child. A parenting advice column in the Queensland Courier Mail has recommended monitoring a child's oral health habits and being wary of bad breath-causing illnesses. Click to read article

Coated tongue may cause halitosis
February 1, 2011 -
While halitosis isn't exactly visible, it has a few hallmarks that are. If one's tongue is coated with a white, yellow or brown substance, bad breath may be likely. Click to read article

Famous smokers and bad breath
January 31, 2011 -
While heavy smoking and bad breath by themselves may not make a person famous, many famous people have gone down in history for their heavy smoking. From Castro to Cosby to Clinton to Capone, smoking cigars or cigarettes has often been an individual's trademark. Click to read article

Study finds that brushing teeth does little to reduce morning breath
January 31, 2011 -
While brushing and flossing are important ways to maintain good dental health, they may not always eliminate bad breath. A study conducted at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center determined that brushing reduces morning halitosis less than simply eating meal. Click to read article

Chemists pinpoint compounds that give cigar breath its smell
January 31, 2011 -
One of the more pungent varieties of smoking-related halitosis is cigar breath, which many people may be able to recognize immediately. Recently, a group of chemists identified the chemicals that give this species of bad breath its particular funk. Click to read article

Mickey Rourke reportedly has bad breath
January 28, 2011 -
You thought you had it bad at work. MSN New Zealand reports that crew members who work with actor Mickey Rourke admit to having to hold their breath around him because his is so bad. Along with strong body odor, Rourke evidently has very bad breath. Click to read article

One in five Germans has halitosis
January 28, 2011 -
While many Americans suffer from bad breath, the citizens of other countries are not doing much better. According to the foreign news service Der Standard, one in five Germans has "mundgeruch," or halitosis. Click to read article

Muslim missionary explains Islamic take on bad breath
January 28, 2011 -
Perhaps because religious worship is often supposed to be a time of undistracted contemplation, having bad breath in a place of worship can be problematic. Some religions either currently caution against or formerly forbade having halitosis in their houses of the holy. Click to read article

The science of bad breath has come a long way
January 27, 2011 -
Today, the diagnosis of bad breath can be quite scientific. Dentists and periodontists may detect halitosis by having patients breathe into a halimeter, which is a device for measuring odorous compounds in the air of the mouth and lungs. Likewise, specialty breath fresheners now exist to eliminate precisely these odors. Click to read article

Chewing gum: bad breath cure or cause?
January 26, 2011 -
While many chewing gum brands guarantee fresher breath and sometimes even cleaner teeth, few products live up to this promise. For the most part, chewing gum merely gives halitosis-causing oral bacteria something to chew on themselves. Click to read article

Periodontist suggests ways to check for bad breath
January 26, 2011 -
Because the mouth and nasal passages are connected to one another, it can be difficult to notice when you have bad breath. To overcome this situation, a dental health expert on NY1 News recommended several methods for detecting halitosis. Click to read article

Halitosis-causing oral bacteria can be hard to reach, eliminate
January 26, 2011 -
Most bad breath is caused by oral microbes, but these flora are not necessarily easy to get rid of. Even after using common mouthwash, they may quickly reappear and begin creating oral odor all over again. Click to read article

Woman's bad breath astonishes Dr. Oz
January 25, 2011 -
On a new television show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, one woman's chronic bad breath shocked even neurosurgeon and television host Dr. Oz, as seen in a video clip posted by E! Online. Click to read article

Tooth whitening agent said to fight halitosis may also suck calcium from tooth enamel
January 25, 2011 -
A report given at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has suggested that a common tooth whitening compound "cures" bad breath. However, studies have shown that the agent also leaches calcium from the teeth. Click to read article

Nanotubes may one day measure halitosis, research predicts
January 24, 2011 -
Tiny tubes made of carbon atoms may one day deliver medications, attack cancer cells or even measure bad breath levels, according to an expert at the forefront of the budding field. Click to read article

Japanese device checks breath for alcohol, halitosis
January 24, 2011 -
Halitosis is consistently difficult to detect on one's own breath, but a new device may be able to increase the self-awareness of those with dragon breath, according to Gismodo. Click to read article

Poll finds women hate morning breath
January 24, 2011 -
A survey conducted by a manufacturer of specialty breath freshening products found that two of every five women fear that a date will have bad breath. Click to read article

Targeted oral therapy may reduce some bad breath
January 21, 2011 -
Microbiologists in California have reported discovering a novel way to eliminate some bad breath caused by bacteria. Using a compound that targets oral bacteria, individuals with halitosis may be able to reduce oral odor and even fight cavities. Click to read article

Obesity may contribute to bad breath
January 20, 2011 -
Beyond dental health and diet, what else contributes to bad breath? Your body-mass index, some researcher have said. Dental health experts at the University of Tel Aviv reported finding a link between being overweight or obese and having halitosis. Click to read article

Foods with preservatives may reduce bad breath, study finds
January 20, 2011 -
It is well established that savory or pungent foods can cause halitosis. Garlic, onions, meat, fish and other savory or fatty foods can put a smelly funk on the breath, not to mention leave behind a film of particles that feeds oral bacteria. New research may have found a food product that can relieve some bad breath - preservatives. Click to read article

Oral probiotics may have positive effect on bad breath
January 19, 2011 -
Bad breath rarely seems to go away completely. Whether it originates in the mouth, nose or gut, oral odor is often caused by undesirable and even unhealthy bacteria. An increasing number of healthcare professionals are beginning to recommend oral probiotic supplements as a way to rid the body of the microorganisms that cause halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath can be caused by, and visible in, the cold
January 18, 2011 -
During winter, it may not be easy to smell when you have bad breath, even though you can often see it steaming in front of you. A recent article in Slate lamented that the computer-generated steam coming out of the actors mouths in the film The Social Network was visually unbelievable. Its accuracy notwithstanding, the film highlighted a common cause of bad breath - cold weather. Click to read article

Company handbook prohibits garlic breath, onion breath
January 18, 2011 -
Co-workers with chronic halitosis can be a nightmare to deal with, particularly if they are your superior. Often, there is virtually no socially acceptable way to inform them, short of an anonymous greeting card. Possibly to remedy this very situation, one Swiss company recently banned bad breath in its employee handbook, according to the UK Daily Mail. Click to read article

Celebrity diets may cause bad breath
January 17, 2011 -
Health authorities in the UK have stated that extreme celebrity diets may not only be bad for the body but also for the breath. According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), reducing your caloric intake to a regimen based solely on protein, cabbage or even baby food can give your breath a tinge of halitosis. Click to read article

E-cigarettes, nicotine may still cause bad breath
January 14, 2011 -
A relatively new tobacco product on the market called the e-cigarette is often claimed to reduce nearly all the negative side effects of smoking, including cancers, lung disease and bad breath. Virtually none of these health claims have been verified. And while e-cigarettes take the smoke out of smoking, they do not remove the nicotine, which may still cause halitosis. Click to read article

Smoking, chewing tobacco contribute to bad breath in many ways
January 13, 2011 -
Smoker's breath, a form of halitosis caused by tobacco use, is not simply caused by the presence of smoke particles on the tongue and teeth. According to a number of hospitals, tobacco can create bad breath in a multitude of ways. Click to read article

Tongue scraping reduces but can't eliminate bad breath
January 13, 2011 -
Many of the bacteria that cause bad breath live where it is difficult to reach them - the tongue. Although you can vigorously brush your tongue when you brush your teeth, there is no guarantee that this will eliminate the millions of germs that live there. However, a tongue scraper can get at some, though not all, of those microorganisms responsible for your halitosis. Click to read article

Dental authority says halitosis may point to oral disease
January 13, 2011 -
Among its health topics pages, the American Dental Association (ADA) lists "bad breath (halitosis)" as a significant oral care problem. The nationally recognized dental health organization runs through some of the conditions that bad breath indicates, and suggests treating the cause but not the symptom. Click to read article

The origin and evolution of "halitosis"
January 12, 2011 -
While bad breath has existed as long as there have been mouths to produce it and noses to detect it, the idea that it comes from specific causes and should be taken seriously is fairly recent. The word "halitosis" was coined in 1874, and dental researchers and oral health experts have been refining its causes ever since. Click to read article

Gum manufacturer invents halitosis awareness organization
January 11, 2011 -
If you didn't know that halitosis can be a serious problem, a not-so-serious television ad campaign may soon remind you. Chewing gum maker Dentyne has announced its newest marketing creation - the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), an imaginary organization dedicated to raising awareness of bad breath. Click to read article

Age can cause bad breath
January 11, 2011 -
While wine gets better with age, breath unfortunately tends to get worse. There are multiple causes of age-related halitosis, many of which are difficult to avoid. However, treating bad breath caused by ageing is relatively simple. Click to read article

Tonsil stones can grow to unusual size, cause bad breath
January 11, 2011 -
One of the many potential causes of bad breath is the tonsil stone, a collection of collagen and food matter at the back of the throat that forms a pungent ball or "stone." A French study conducted in 2007 found that approximately 6 percent of people have tonsil stones large enough to be detected on medical imaging scans. Click to read article

Emmy Rossum says co-star intentionally cultivates bad breath
January 10, 2011 -
Actress Emmy Rossum recently revealed that Justin Chatwin, her co-star on the TV series "Shameless," often intentionally eats bad breath-causing foods in order to play pranks on her. Click to read article

Researchers say one bacterium responsible for most halitosis
January 10, 2011 -
Biological physicists at the University of Buffalo's School of Medicine reported that a strain of bacteria that emits volatile sulfur compounds may be the cause of a significant amount of human halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath-causing tonsil stones are living biofilms, scientists say
January 7, 2011 -
Among the many things that can cause halitosis, tonsil stones are some of the smelliest. Found in the back of the throat, these small white granules are caused by the buildup up food particles in the folds of tonsils. Researchers have said that the bad breath-causing stones are actually made of a dense film of living things. Click to read article

EPA recommends reducing cavity- and halitosis-fighting chemical in drinking water
January 7, 2011 -
Fluoride, a chemical additive in public water supplies, has been reducing tooth decay and associated bad breath for decades in the U.S. Now the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have officially suggested that it only be added to drinking water at the minimum recommended level. Click to read article

Technology may soon detect amphetamines on bad breath
January 6, 2011 -
If you abuse illegal drugs, additional compounds can be found there, and technology now exists to detect them in bad breath. Click to read article

Rarely, halitosis can come from scurvy
January 5, 2011 -
One of the least common agents of halitosis is scurvy, a disease caused by extreme vitamin C deficiency. Click to read article

Mice use halitosis like a menu, scientists discover
January 5, 2011 -
Researchers from the U.S., Germany and Russia have found that mice often determine what to eat based on the halitosis and sulfuric chemicals on the breath of their peers. Click to read article

Breathalyzer-like device diagnoses diabetes using halitosis
January 5, 2011 -
A team of Swiss scientists have developed technology that diagnoses type 1 diabetes based on little more than a puff of bad breath. Click to read article

Raw food diet may cause halitosis
January 4, 2011 -
Switching to a raw food diet can improve heart health, decrease the risk of diabetes and cause bad breath, several natural health sources report. Click to read article

Personal trainers often hate bad breath
January 4, 2011 -
Personal trainers have a lot to dislike about gym members - their vanity, their lack of commitment, their complaining - but one of the most offensive characteristics of gym clients is that they can have bad breath, according to the Phoenix New Times. Click to read article

Health resource lists some causes of bad breath
January 3, 2011 -
Here are the agents of bad breath that the ADA warns of, along with a few that it does not, like tonsil stones and thrush. Click to read article

Milk may neutralize garlic breath, study finds
December 30, 2010 -
Recent research has suggested that drinking milk with a meal containing garlic may reduce the amount of volatile sulfur compounds that remain in the mouth and stomach. Click to read article

Bad breath may be used to diagnose illnesses, experts say
December 30, 2010 -
Have halitosis? Technology currently in development may one day be able to diagnose diseases based on little more than a modified version of the breathalyzer test. Click to read article

Insects’ detection of mammalian bad breath helps them survive, study says
December 29, 2010 -
Recent research has shown that aphids can smell bad breath in time to avoid being eaten. Click to read article

Botox can relieve specific cause of halitosis, study finds
December 29, 2010 -
A recent study has shown that targeted application of botulinum toxin may be able to relieve bad breath cause by excess salivation. Click to read article

Singer smokes hallucinogen, halitosis presumably ensues
December 27, 2010 -
Smoking of any sort can cause bad breath. Cigarettes, cigars, marijuana and other illegal drugs can all sour the oral environment, as can salvia, a legal, hallucinogenic halitosis agent that singer Miley Cyrus was recently caught smoking. Click to read article

Lasers may treat one source of bad breath
December 27, 2010 -
Everyone wants to zap their bad breath away, and a relatively conservative medical procedure may let you do just that. Called laser cryptolosis, it is a treatment that eliminates a potent source of halitosis - cryptic tonsils. Click to read article

‘Bad’ strains of oral bacteria cause bad breath, study says
December 23, 2010 -
Researchers in Japan have identified what they believe are the patterns of oral bacterial growth that lead to bad breath. Click to read article

Medications can cause bad breath
December 22, 2010 -
An unfortunate side effect of a number of medications is halitosis. Compared to the disease or disorder that a drug treats, a little bad breath might not seem like such a big deal. However, the odor that some prescription and over-the-counter drugs cause can be quite off-putting to others. Click to read article

Chlorine dioxide neutralizes bad breath
December 21, 2010 -
Many dental care items claim to eliminate the odors associated with halitosis, but for the most part they cannot bust the smell at its source. Of course, maintaining good oral hygiene is key to keeping breath bearable, but it isn’t everything. Specialty breath fresheners that use stabilized chlorine dioxide may bridge the gap between bearable and truly fresh. Click to read article

References to bad breath date back millennia
December 20, 2010 -
Oral odor has been mentioned for centuries in historical records, philosophical tracts and even the Bible. Click to read article

Nutritional supplements may reduce bad breath
December 20, 2010 -
According to the University of California, San Diego’s (UCSD) Healthwise Knowledgebase, taking certain vitamins and minerals may treat some of the causes of bad breath, though they will not immediately rid the mouth of its odor. Click to read article

Garlic may lower chances of hip arthritis, cause bad breath
December 17, 2010 -
One of the most notorious agents of halitosis may improve joint health. Researchers have determined that eating a diet rich in garlic appears to decrease the risk of developing certain types of arthritis. Click to read article

Omega-3s prevent but cannot cure gum disease, bad breath
December 16, 2010 -
Dental researchers recently associated increased omega-3 consumption with a lower risk of developing gum disease and, by extension, gingivitis-related halitosis. However, experts say that there is currently no way to totally prevent gum disease. With that in mind, treating gum disease and the bad breath it causes will always be a part of good dental hygiene. Click to read article

Dental visits are a low priority, surveys find
December 16, 2010 -
A recent survey found that one third of British women have not visited the dentist in year or more. Click to read article

Bad breath is rarely in your head
December 15, 2010 -
At times it can be difficult to tell if you really have bad breath. You may detect an odor coming from your mouth but be unsure if what you smell is really there. Breathing into your palm is an unreliable way to check for halitosis, and asking a stranger is usually out of the question. Could it all be in your head? With a few rare exceptions, it is likely that you are not hallucinating and that you do have bad breath. Click to read article

Cardamom may help bad breath, but is no cure
December 15, 2010 -
As the holidays approach, there are many ways to integrate cardamom and other herbs and spices into your diet, potentially muting your bad breath. Organic Authority, an online resource for naturally grown foods, recommends adding cardamom to mulled cider in order to keep halitosis at bay. Click to read article

Fighting bad breath beats holding it back
December 14, 2010 -
Sometimes it’s tempting to hold your breath when you have severe halitosis, but how long can you reasonably expect to hold it? The New Zealand Herald reported that William Trubridge, a world record-holding free-diver, recently became the first human to dive to 100 meters, or 328 feet, on one breath of air, without assistance. Even professionals like Trubridge can’t hold back bad breath forever. Click to read article

Dry mouth: What causes this common agent of bad breath?
December 14, 2010 -
Commercials for mouthwash and toothpaste often depict their products cleaning away food residue and eliminating bad breath. Similarly, breath mint advertisements may promise to relieve the odors associated with coffee or garlic, easing tension during close or awkward social situations. What they rarely add is that one of the most common causes of halitosis, or dry mouth, has very little to do with food or beverages at all. Click to read article

Neti pots may not improve post-nasal drip, bad breath
December 13, 2010 -
In winter, bad breath caused by post-nasal drip can go from moderate to extreme. Seasonal colds, flus and sinus infections may cause an increase in nasal mucus and add a tinge of halitosis to every breath you take. The neti pot, a common sinus-clearing tool, may ease the drip but is not likely to improve your bad breath. Click to read article

As concerns about bad breath go, so go halimeter sales
December 13, 2010 -
When are Americans most concerned about bad breath? Is there a season in which you are the most likely to seek diagnosis and treatment for your halitosis? Industry experts say that, if halimeter sales have anything to do with it, then the holidays are when yearly concerns about bad breath reach their peak. Click to read article

Tooth-decay prevention may cause bad breath
December 10, 2010 -
Eating fat- and sugar-loaded Christmas meals may lead to tooth decay and bad breath. Fortunately, a recent study has determined that certain holiday foods and beverages naturally prevent cavities. Unfortunately, those same dinner table staples can still cause bad breath. Click to read article

Study: Cavities, if not bad breath, may soon become extinct
December 9, 2010 -
Researchers at the University of Groningen have mapped the protein that allows halitosis-causing plaque to stick to teeth. Armed with such knowledge, dental professionals may soon develop products that prevent plaque, and thus cavities, from ever forming in your mouth. Bad breath will still exist, but it’s a step forward. Click to read article

Halitosis can ruin a holiday flight for everyone
December 9, 2010 -
Holiday air travelers often have a choice between two evils - window or middle seat, chicken or fish, full-body scan or patdown - but when it comes to bad breath on a long flight, everyone has to suffer. A poll of AOL Lemondrop readers determined that body odor and bad breath are two of the most irritating qualities in a fellow passenger. Click to read article

Gingivitis may spoil Christmas kisses
December 8, 2010 -
According to Dentistry Magazine, getting blown off under the mistletoe may mean something more than bad breath is at work. The culprit could be gum disease, which can cause halitosis and do serious oral damage. Click to read article

Bad breath can be preserved for centuries
December 8, 2010 -
Halitosis can be a problem as long as you live. Bacteria grow in the mouth, particularly when it is dry or filled with food particles, and give off sulfuric odor compounds. But it isn’t an issue after you’re gone - except in the case of Thomas Edison, who preserved his bad breath for posterity. Click to read article

Wu-Tang Clan rapper tweets about bad breath
December 7, 2010 -
Rapper Dennis Coles, better known as Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan, recently sent 12 messages in 10 minutes about bad breath via Twitter. His advice ranged from the common to the inadvisable to the just plain weird. Here’s the breakdown. Click to read article

Wu-Tang Clan rapper tweets about bad breath
December 7, 2010 -
Rapper Dennis Coles, better known as Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan, recently sent 12 messages in 10 minutes about bad breath via Twitter. His advice ranged from the common to the inadvisable to the just plain weird. Here’s the breakdown. Click to read article

Kids have halitosis, too
December 7, 2010 -
Bad breath certainly isn’t limited to adults, dogs and cats. Children may have halitosis for any number of reasons, the most common of which are listed below. Click to read article

Smokeless tobacco booming, bad breath likely to follow
December 7, 2010 -
Smokeless tobacco use is on the rise due to anti-smoking campaigns and the relatively low cost of smokeless tobacco, the Los Angeles Times recently reported. Using such products may virtually ensure the presence of bad breath. Click to read article

Smokeless tobacco booming, bad breath likely to follow
December 7, 2010 -
Smokeless tobacco use is on the rise due to anti-smoking campaigns and the relatively low cost of smokeless tobacco, the Los Angeles Times recently reported. Using such products may virtually ensure the presence of bad breath. Click to read article

Study: Quitting smoking improves mood, breath
December 6, 2010 -
New research has found that quitting smoking may actually make quitters happier, rather than depressed or anxious. Improving bad breath may contribute to the effect. Click to read article

Study: Quitting smoking improves mood, breath
December 6, 2010 -
New research has found that quitting smoking may actually make quitters happier, rather than depressed or anxious. Improving bad breath may contribute to the effect. Click to read article

Marijuana use can cause halitosis
December 6, 2010 -
In a recent review of Syn, a synthesized marijuana substitute that is due to be pulled from shelves in a month, The Pitch mentioned that the substance “tastes sour and smells like halitosis.” The remark is pretty apt, because smoking any sort of marijuana can give you strong, persistent bad breath. Click to read article

Holiday foods are likely to ruin your breath
December 6, 2010 -
Christmas is the time to celebrate friends and family, to give gifts and to get bad breath. Here is a list of a few foods and beverages that are almost guaranteed to put a bad smell in your mouth even as they leave a good taste. Click to read article

Holiday foods are likely to ruin your breath
December 6, 2010 -
Christmas is the time to celebrate friends and family, to give gifts and to get bad breath. Here is a list of a few foods and beverages that are almost guaranteed to put a bad smell in your mouth even as they leave a good taste. Click to read article

Survey: bad breath is biggest turn-off on a first date
December 6, 2010 -
A survey conducted by Philips Sonicare found that oral hygiene is easier in theory than in practice. It also determined that bad breath is the most common turn-off on a first date. Click to read article

Survey: bad breath is biggest turn-off on a first date
December 6, 2010 -
A survey conducted by Philips Sonicare found that oral hygiene is easier in theory than in practice. It also determined that bad breath is the most common turn-off on a first date. Click to read article

Many mouthwashes may dry the mouth
December 6, 2010 -
People concerned about their bad breath often take recourse in a “good” mouthwash, meaning one that has a high alcohol concentration and leaves the mouth smelling minty or like cinnamon. The problem with many products marketed as bacteria-killers and breath-fresheners is that they can easily dry out your mouth. Click to read article

Breath mints cause bad breath as often as they treat it
December 6, 2010 -
It’s easy to be pulled in by breath mints when you have bad breath. Oral odor can make you extremely self-conscious, and breath mints seem to offer an immediate cure. “Seem to” is the operative phrase, because most breath mints are ineffective. Click to read article

Social cues may indicate bad breath
December 6, 2010 -
If you are out in public and begin to suspect you have bad breath, what can you do? Click to read article

Reality-show celebrities smell all over
December 3, 2010 -
The latest challenge on the show I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! involved bugs, stagnant water and excrement. From the look of some of the contestants, their body odor isn’t so hot, and considering the amount and kind of food they eat, they probably have very bad breath, too. Click to read article

Halitosis may mimic other bodily odors
December 3, 2010 -
Often enough, bad breath is instantly recognizable as bad breath. The sour or rotten odor associated with hydrogen sulfide, a byproduct of the metabolism of oral bacteria, can quickly tip off any nose to halitosis. But occasionally, the smell of your breath can imitate other odors, potentially leading to some confusion. Click to read article

To test breathalyzers, bad breath can be created in test tubes
December 3, 2010 -
While it’s easy enough to create bad breath in your own mouth - sleeping with your mouth open or taking a swig of alcohol can do the trick - it is more difficult to do it in a laboratory. Germany’s National Institute for Physical and Technical Sciences, however, has got it down to an art form, creating bad breath in the lab as a way to more accurately test breathalyzers. Click to read article

Leslie Nielsen quotes deal with bad breath
December 3, 2010 -
Actor Leslie Nielsen, who died on November 28, had a long list of movie roles than touched on nearly everything: space travel, sinking ships, vampirism, detectives, lovers’ revenger, you name it. Here are a few quotes of his that relate to bad breath because - as the website PopMatters recently pointed out - true Nielsen fans know he could hold his breath for a long, long time. Click to read article

When it comes to bad breath, songwriters don’t hold back
December 2, 2010 -
Songs can say a lot. In just a few bars, musicians can cover topic like love, hate, fear, anger, envy, joy and even bad breath. Below are a few songs that famously touch on the touchy subject of halitosis. Click to read article

When it comes to bad breath, songwriters don’t hold back
December 2, 2010 -
Songs can say a lot. In just a few bars, musicians can cover topic like love, hate, fear, anger, envy, joy and even bad breath. Below are a few songs that famously touch on the touchy subject of halitosis. Click to read article

Unusual causes of bad breath
December 2, 2010 -
While most people are aware of the common agents of halitosis - savory foods, smoking, sleeping with the mouth open, dry mouth - some of the rarer causes may fly under the radar. If you’ve experienced bad breath when it seems there couldn’t possibly be a reason, consider the causes below. Click to read article

Unusual causes of bad breath
December 2, 2010 -
While most people are aware of the common agents of halitosis - savory foods, smoking, sleeping with the mouth open, dry mouth - some of the rarer causes may fly under the radar. If you’ve experienced bad breath when it seems there couldn’t possibly be a reason, consider the causes below. Click to read article

On a date, bad breath can come from all quarters
December 2, 2010 -
The number of ways that breath can go bad during a date are staggering, and halitosis is hard to overcome when trying to make an impression. Click to read article

Bad breath: when it’s not the teeth, it’s the tongue
December 2, 2010 -
Brushing the teeth twice a day and flossing are good ways to maintain dental health and avoid bad breath. They may not be enough, however. According to a recent article in the Oklahoma Daily, paying attention to just the teeth can mean missing a halitosis hotbed - the tongue. Click to read article

Oral infections can entail bad breath
December 2, 2010 -
Bad breath is not always related to food, beverages, smoking or poor dental hygiene. Sometimes an oral infection in the mouth can release odors into the airway. Click to read article

Tonsil shape can have big impact on breath
December 1, 2010 -
After brushing, flossing, scraping the tongue and going to the dentist, bad breath can persist. Where does it come from? According to physician Peter Gott of GoErie, the shape and state of one’s tonsils can radically affect breath. Click to read article

Tonsil shape can have big impact on breath
December 1, 2010 -
After brushing, flossing, scraping the tongue and going to the dentist, bad breath can persist. Where does it come from? According to physician Peter Gott of GoErie, the shape and state of one’s tonsils can radically affect breath. Click to read article

Flossing may fight halitosis
December 1, 2010 -
Brushing the teeth two or even three times a day is not always enough to prevent bad breath from taking up residence in the mouth. According to two dentists from the Reno Gazette Journal, flossing may make a big difference in freshening breath and keeping teeth clean. Click to read article

Flossing may fight halitosis
December 1, 2010 -
Brushing the teeth two or even three times a day is not always enough to prevent bad breath from taking up residence in the mouth. According to two dentists from the Reno Gazette Journal, flossing may make a big difference in freshening breath and keeping teeth clean. Click to read article

Coffee breath is easy to get, hard to get rid of
December 1, 2010 -
While coffee is a tasty way to start the morning, it has the potential to cause bad breath. And with Reuters reporting that Starbucks is looking to expand its bagged-coffee presence in supermarkets nationwide, coffee breath may soon be an even more pervasive problem. Click to read article

Coffee breath is easy to get, hard to get rid of
December 1, 2010 -
While coffee is a tasty way to start the morning, it has the potential to cause bad breath. And with Reuters reporting that Starbucks is looking to expand its bagged-coffee presence in supermarkets nationwide, coffee breath may soon be an even more pervasive problem. Click to read article

Milk and alcohol may cause bad breath separately or together
December 1, 2010 -
In addition to potentially putting individuals at risk of blackouts, a new alcoholic dairy beverage may also cause pungent bad breath. Click to read article

Milk and alcohol may cause bad breath separately or together
December 1, 2010 -
In addition to potentially putting individuals at risk of blackouts, a new alcoholic dairy beverage may also cause pungent bad breath. Click to read article

Tea molecule may genetically handcuff odor-causing bacteria
December 1, 2010 -
Drinking tea may temporarily prevent bad breath, especially compared to coffee. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research may partially explain why - a flavor molecule in tea appears to prevent the bacterial production of odor compounds on the genetic level. Click to read article

Tea molecule may genetically handcuff odor-causing bacteria
December 1, 2010 -
Drinking tea may temporarily prevent bad breath, especially compared to coffee. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research may partially explain why - a flavor molecule in tea appears to prevent the bacterial production of odor compounds on the genetic level. Click to read article

Cold and cough can cause flu-season halitosis
November 30, 2010 -
It’s cold and flu season, and, even with the availability of shots, hand sanitizer, over-the-counter preventatives and prescription remedies, many people are likely to catch a cold or influenza anyway. Unfortunately, with either illness can come an unpleasant side effect: bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath often a reason for dental appointments
November 30, 2010 -
After cavities and gingivitis, bad breath is thought to be the third most common reason for scheduled dental exams. According to a study in the journal Current Infectious Disease Reports, between 20 and 50 percent of Americans likely suffer from serious halitosis. Click to read article

Bad breath often a reason for dental appointments
November 30, 2010 -
After cavities and gingivitis, bad breath is thought to be the third most common reason for scheduled dental exams. According to a study in the journal Current Infectious Disease Reports, between 20 and 50 percent of Americans likely suffer from serious halitosis. Click to read article

Reality star proves smoking is bad for many reasons
November 29, 2010 -
The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kim Zolciak was caught smoking by TMZ just two weeks before announcing she was pregnant. In addition to causing bad breath and tooth decay, smoking can cause a number of defects in unborn babies. Click to read article

Bad breath may be a symptom of strep throat
November 29, 2010 -
Among other signs of the severe throat infection, halitosis may indicate a case of strep throat, according to a story reported by WILX Mid-Michigan News. Click to read article

Garlic is good for health, bad for breath
November 29, 2010 -
According to Organic Authority, an online resource for information on produce, garlic can have a number of health effects, whether eaten in food or taken as a nutritional supplement. It potentially keeps colds and infections from worsening, may improve blood sugar levels and assuredly prevents scurvy with its high vitamin C content. It also causes noxious bad breath. Click to read article

Severe halitosis may strain marriage, mints hardly help
November 23, 2010 -
Though it is a personal problem, bad breath affects more than just its owner. Giving off a foul oral smell can isolate an individual from his or her friends, family and even marriage partner. As discussed in the advice column in the Omaha World-Herald, bad oral hygiene can wither intimacy and stall out an otherwise happy relationship. Click to read article

Bad breath often a complication of pregnancy
November 22, 2010 -
There are many times when bad breath compounds an already difficult or stressful situation. Whether handling a first date, giving a job interview or waiting in line at the department of motor vehicles, having halitosis can make a tough situation feel twice as tough. Hence a recent rundown by the Daily Monitor’s Connie Nankya of the origins of pregnancy-related bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath often a complication of pregnancy
November 22, 2010 -
There are many times when bad breath compounds an already difficult or stressful situation. Whether handling a first date, giving a job interview or waiting in line at the department of motor vehicles, having halitosis can make a tough situation feel twice as tough. Hence a recent rundown by the Daily Monitor’s Connie Nankya of the origins of pregnancy-related bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath at the movies
November 16, 2010 -
Offensive breath can leave you feeling isolated, self-conscious, insecure and - if it’s a particularly intractable case - hopeless. Part of the difficulty of eliminating halitosis is its countless causes. Eliminate nine of ten, and the tenth will live to reek another day. Click to read article

Bad breath at the movies
November 16, 2010 -
Offensive breath can leave you feeling isolated, self-conscious, insecure and - if it’s a particularly intractable case - hopeless. Part of the difficulty of eliminating halitosis is its countless causes. Eliminate nine of ten, and the tenth will live to reek another day. Click to read article

Probiotic treatments may benefit individuals with gingivitis
November 11, 2010 -
Gingivitis is a growing problem among many Americans. In its early stages, the condition causes bad breath and discomfort. If left untreated, it can progress, increasing the risk of tooth loss as well as bone and joint damage. Click to read article

With winter approaching, the problems of dry mouth loom large
November 10, 2010 -
Dry mouth is one of the leading causes of bad breath. With the winter months approaching, experts warn that cases of dry mouth are likely to increase significantly. This may significantly impact the oral health of millions of Americans. Click to read article

New fad diet brings halitosis to Hollywood
November 9, 2010 -
What do Gisele Bundchen, Jennifer Lopez and renowned opera singer Katherine Jenkins have in common? They all recently started a diet that is known to cause bad breath, among other unsavory side effects. Click to read article

Some foods stay in the bloodstream, causing bad breath
November 8, 2010 -
It may seem unfair, but some of the most savory foods are also among the most common causes of bad breath. Overindulging in these treats often leaves individuals with offensive breath that can be extremely difficult to eliminate. Avoiding powerful foods may be a major part of staying halitosis-free. Click to read article

Simple changes may help you improve your breath
November 5, 2010 -
If you have bad breath, you are likely aware of the problems it can cause in your life. The social shunning and whispers at the workplace can make it extremely difficult to have any self-confidence. This lack of assurance can interfere with your relationships and professional life. However, it doesn't need to be this way. Click to read article

Study recommends wider use of probiotics
November 4, 2010 -
Evidence continues to mount suggesting that probiotics may play a large role in oral health. Studies have found that this treatment may prevent the growth of bacteria that has been shown to cause bad breath, gum disease and cavities. Increasing intake of the beneficial microbes may help individuals significantly improve the condition of their mouths. Click to read article

Parents can help their kids focus on oral health
November 3, 2010 -
Kids are more prone to bad breath than just about anyone. They are generally uninterested in brushing or rinsing with mouthwash. To make matters worse, the sweet tooth of a child is generally unmatched by adults. These factors often combine to result in powerful halitosis in children. Click to read article

Natural halitosis cures may not live up to the hype
November 2, 2010 -
The world is awash in remedies for bad breath. The so-called "natural" approach to oral care is becoming particularly popular. Supposed experts recommend all kind of herbs, vitamins and other quick fixes for halitosis that they claim are superior options. Click to read article

Experts call for oral health to made a higher priority
November 2, 2010 -
Oral health is often overlooked. However, experts say that this is a mistake, as failure to take care of the mouth can lead to halitosis, cavities and gingivitis. These problems can grow even larger, as several recent studies have found that infections in the mouth can spread to other areas of the body. Click to read article

One day of candy may not be so bad for teeth
November 1, 2010 -
While you may be regretting all the Halloween candy you ate this weekend, the findings of a new study may come as comfort. Researchers from Temple University found that the volume of sweets consumed doesn't affect oral health nearly as much as the frequency of consumption. Click to read article

Bad breath hampers romantic pursuits
October 29, 2010 -
This weekend, millions of single adults will head to parties and bars hoping to meet Mister or Missus Right. While a fresh weekend sparks the flame of hope anew, there are many things that can derail your pursuit. Near the top of that list is bad breath. Click to read article

Don't let bad breath come between you and your spouse
October 28, 2010 -
Smell is the one sense that is often the most taken for granted part of experience. However, it can make a major difference in the bedroom. When the lights are turned out and you and your significant other, any odor that arises may significantly dampen the mood and ruin the moment. Click to read article

Bad breath often interferes with careers
October 28, 2010 -
Many people avoid investing in their oral health. They think that if they brush twice a day they will be fine. Any extra expenditure is seen as a potentially poor investment. Click to read article

Individuals who don't have their wisdom teeth removed face many oral health risks
October 28, 2010 -
For many people, it is a rite of passage. They enter adulthood by have their wisdom teeth removed. The procedure is meant to improve the patient's oral health. While it is a good idea for most people to have their wisdom teeth removed, many individuals aren't able to access the procedure due to a lack of dental insurance or money. Click to read article

Experts talk about the importance of mouthwash
October 28, 2010 -
Taking proper care of the mouth is one of the most important things a person can do to avoid bad breath. While few people would admit to ignoring oral hygiene completely, many individuals do stop short of practicing the kind of oral care that can fully protect their mouths from harm. Click to read article

Diet may limit the effects of gingivitis
October 27, 2010 -
Gingivitis is one of the most common oral health problems in America. If left untreated, it can progress and result in tooth loss and bone and joint damage in the jaw. However, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health recently found that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as omega-3s, may be one way that individuals can avoid the condition. Click to read article

Bad breath may increase around the holidays
October 26, 2010 -
With Halloween less than a week away, the holiday season has begun. Soon after, Thanksgiving will be upon us and then Hanukah, Christmas and New Years. While this festive time marks a time for many families to come together to celebrate with some food, music and revelry, it may also increase the risk of bad breath. Click to read article

Skipping breakfast may contribute to halitosis
October 25, 2010 -
In today's fast paced world, people are looking to save time wherever they can. For many people, this means skipping breakfast in the morning. However, if you are among those who do not eat breakfast in the morning, you may be putting yourself at risk for bad breath. Click to read article

Experts warn about the dangers of dry mouth
October 25, 2010 -
In the absence of moisture in the mouth, odor-causing bacteria can multiply, resulting in stubborn bad breath. If the condition is not taken care of, it can grow worse. This may lead to further problems, such as cavities and gingivitis. Click to read article

Halloween doesn't have to be a scary time for your breath
October 22, 2010 -
With Halloween just around the corner, people of all ages across the country are thinking of what they are going to dress up as. Some are thinking of something sexy while others have costumes that are a little more ghoulish in mind. However, the one thing that you will want to make sure you don't incorporate into your costume is bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath is common, but it doesn't have to be
October 21, 2010 -
Bad breath is an extremely common problem. Pretty much every single person in the world experiences occasional halitosis. The reasons for this are many. Certain foods, dry mouth and poor oral hygiene all increase the chances of bad breath. These symptoms affect just about everyone at some time or another, resulting in potentially embarrassing social situations. Click to read article

Avoid bad breath foods on your first date
October 20, 2010 -
First dates are full of pitfalls. Despites days of planning out every little detail, there are still a range of things that can go wrong. From awkward conversation to bad jokes, there are many things that could send your date running for the hills. However, if your date involves dinner you can eliminate one potential problem by choosing a restaurant that serves food that won't give you bad breath. Click to read article

Tongue scrapers grow in popularity
October 20, 2010 -
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of talk in the news about tongue scrapers. From pop culture reference to breakthrough marketing success stories, the nation has become a little more aware of the potential benefits offered by tongue scrapers. Click to read article

Tonsil stones lead to discomfort and bad breath
October 19, 2010 -
Some people think that the problem is simply fragments of food that have become lodged in the mouth. Others jump to more serious conclusions and think that they are the first signs of throat cancer. However, some dentists believe that the problem is all in their patients' heads. Click to read article

Parents say that back-to-school dental visits are vital for children
October 19, 2010 -
As winter approaches and children get settled into their school routines, oral health experts are saying that this is a perfect time to take them to see a dentist. Doing so may help them avoid conditions such as bad breath, gingivitis and cavities. Click to read article

Embarrassment over bad breath stops many people from going to the doctor
October 18, 2010 -
Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem in any situation. However, a new poll has found that many people allow their feelings of insecurity to interfere with their desire to seek treatment for their oral health problems. Click to read article

Glee cast member can't stand bad breath
October 18, 2010 -
Matthew Morrison, one of the stars of the hit TV show Glee, recently revealed that he would not even consider dating a woman who has bad breath. In fact, halitosis is one of the actor's biggest turnoffs. Click to read article

Use reliable methods to check your breath
October 15, 2010 -
Testing your breath may be an important step in determining whether or not you have halitosis. It is nearly impossible to smell your own breath directly (no, cupping your hand in front of your mouth and sniffing your exhale does not work), and friends and family are often unreliable. They are generally more inclined to avoid offending than delivering the honest truth. Click to read article

College students need to focus on their breath
October 14, 2010 -
By now, college freshmen across the country are beginning to settle into their new school routine. They have likely found some friends - maybe even a significant other - and are figuring out the demands of their professors. However, as the routine becomes easier, students should remain cautious not to fall into the pitfalls of dorm life. Click to read article

Chilean miners may face oral health problems
October 14, 2010 -
The nation of Chile is celebrating the rescue of the 33 miners who were trapped underground following a cave in. While people are rejoicing, they may not be aware the miners may still face significant health challenges in the weeks and months ahead. Click to read article

Celebrities kick their nicotine habits
October 13, 2010 -
Smoking has long been a symbol of youthful abandon that was accepted by Hollywood's pop-culture elite. However, a growing number of celebrities are expressing concern about the potential side effects of the habit, which may include bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath may prevent you from landing your next job
October 12, 2010 -
Job markets are tight. New employment opportunities are few and far between. Whether you're changing careers or looking for your first job out of college, you couldn't have picked a much worse time to be looking for work. As bad as things are, there are few signs that they will begin getting better any time soon. Click to read article

Bad breath is as much a social problem as it is a physical one
October 11, 2010 -
Life is full of awkward situations. Running in to an old high school friend at the grocery store, getting trapped in the elevator with your boss or meeting new people can all be stressful situations that make people feel uncomfortable. However, these situations may be made even worse if you regularly have bad breath. Click to read article

Parents should be mindful of their children's breath
October 8, 2010 -
Growing up and going through school can be a social minefield for children. The pitfalls that your child may face during this time of their life can become even deeper if they have a physical condition that causes them to attract attention for the wrong reasons. Click to read article

Seniors are at higher risk of bad breath
October 7, 2010 -
The aging process brings with it many changes. Seniors often report benefits to their golden years. They may no longer have to work and can spend more time with their grandchildren and other family members. This free time often allows older individuals to pursue hobbies and other interests that there never seemed to be enough time for in their younger days. Click to read article

Probiotics grow in popularity
October 6, 2010 -
Due in part to the findings of recent studies, a growing number of dentists are beginning to talk about their interest in oral probiotics. These treatments involve the application of beneficial bacteria to the mouth that may help fight more harmful microbes. Click to read article

Groups work to raise awareness of the importance of oral health
October 5, 2010 -
Many individuals who live in rural and inner-city areas lack the access to dental care that may help them may help them avoid conditions like tooth decay, gingivitis and bad breath. Ten years ago, the Surgeon General issued a report which called oral health problems a "silent epidemic." Click to read article

Winter dry mouth may lead to bad breath
October 5, 2010 -
With cold and flu season right around the corner, millions of Americans are seeking vaccinations and stocking up on medications. While this may be a smart move to help lessen the impact of infections, it may also increase the likelihood that they will experience bad breath. Click to read article

Improved oral hygiene may reduce prevalence of gingivitis
October 4, 2010 -
The National Institutes of Health estimates that nearly 80 percent of Americans have some level of gum disease. This may range from simple gum disease, which may cause light bleeding after brushing, to periodontitis, which results in significant damage to teeth and jawbones. Click to read article

Groups work to provide dental care to individuals who lack insurance
October 1, 2010 -
Individuals who lack dental insurance are more likely to suffer complications such as bad breath, canker sores and gingivitis. Due to the fact that they cannot afford visits to the dentist, they often miss out on treatments and hygiene advice that may help them avoid these problems. Click to read article

Stigmas interfere with individuals' desires for better oral health
October 1, 2010 -
Oral health is something that few people talk about. At best, it is considered unglamorous and not worthy of discussion; at worst it is considered taboo to talk about. However, it plays a vital role in our overall health, and should have a larger place in public dialogue. Click to read article

Experts recommend telling friends about their bad breath
October 1, 2010 -
Most people will avoid telling someone that they have bad breath. They are afraid that it will lead to an awkward situation which may become uncomfortable and even embarrassing. So they act cautiously by keeping silent and avoiding the situation. Click to read article

John Stamos joins cast of Glee, shining a light on oral health
September 30, 2010 -
Oral health isn't something that most people pay a whole lot of attention to. In the grand scheme of overall health, it is often brushed to the sidelines. However, dental issues were recently shoved to the forefront of one of America's hottest T.V. shows, as John Stamos joined the cast of Glee playing a dentist. Click to read article

Bad breath may be sign of more serious problems
September 30, 2010 -
Bad breath is a relatively common problem that nearly everyone experiences from time. Certain food can leave behind strong smells in the mouth, which are then exhaled, resulting in an unpleasant aroma. Click to read article

Bad breath can interfere with relationships
September 29, 2010 -
Bad breath is no joke when it comes to relationships. While your partner is likely to be forgiving when it comes to your various deficiencies, halitosis is something that can be difficult to overlook, especially over a period of several years. Click to read article

Some foods help eliminate bad breath
September 28, 2010 -
Diet can have a range of effects. There are few more important things that individuals can do to support their health than improving their diet. However, choosing unhealthy foods can result in a drain on many of the body's processes. Click to read article

Oral health experts prepare families to celebrate Halloween healthfully
September 27, 2010 -
With Halloween just around the corner, children and their parents across the country are getting their costumes ready and dreaming about the candy haul they hope to receive. Similarly, doctors are preparing to deal with the onslaught of oral health problems that often proceed from the holiday. Click to read article

The dangers of office donut addictions
September 27, 2010 -
Anyone who told you filming a movie or television series is easy was mistaken. Actors must often spend long hours on the set, repeating takes dozens of times. So it's no wonder that Steve Carell and the cast of the office regularly turn to donuts in the downtime between takes for a little pick-me-up, according to People Magazine. Click to read article

Talk to your friends about bad breath
September 24, 2010 -
It may be one of the most uncomfortable conversations you can have with a person. How are you supposed to tell your friend, loved one or colleague that they have bad breath? The news suggests that the person does not take care of them self or that they are somehow unclean. It is a conversation no one wants to start. Click to read article

Fish oil supplements contribute to bad breath
September 24, 2010 -
Millions of people take fish oil supplements every day. They contain high levels of omega-3s, which have been tied to a range of health benefits. However, individuals who take them report a common problem. The pills can cause burps that smell like fish, giving the impression of bad breath. Click to read article

Gingivitis more common than previously thought
September 23, 2010 -
Gingivitis is a disease that can cause significant oral complications, including bad breath, bleeding gums and, potentially, loss of teeth. However, lack of knowledge of the problem has caused it to grow into a significant public health concern. Click to read article

Aphrodisiac foods may increase bad breath
September 22, 2010 -
Many of the foods that increase sex drive are well known. Foods like oysters, garlic and figs can all give a boost to the libido, which may spice things up in the bedroom. However, many of these foods are known to contribute to bad breath. If you are consuming them to increase your sex drive, you may want to pay more attention to your dental hygiene. Click to read article

Celebrities should watch out for bad breath on Asian business trips
September 21, 2010 -
It's been a rough couple of months for Paris Hilton. The socialite was caught last month in Las Vegas with cocaine. She managed to get off with just a year's probation, according to People Magazine, but her hectic life will not be put on hold. Click to read article

Groups work to raise awareness of gingivitis
September 21, 2010 -
Gingivitis is a serious oral health problem that can lead to many complications in the mouth and throughout the rest of the body. However, awareness of this serious health issue is relatively low, as many people do not consider it a significant problem. Click to read article

Interest in probiotics continues to grow
September 20, 2010 -
Many oral health providers are beginning to see possible benefits from the use of probiotics to treat conditions like bad breath and gingivitis. It is believed that applying benign microbes to the oral cavity may help reduce the number of odor-causing bacteria. The idea is gaining traction, as a number of groups are reporting positive results from the use of probiotics. Click to read article

Studies find oral health benefit to probiotics
September 17, 2010 -
There has been a lot said and written about probiotics in recent years. Studies have shown that they may play an important role in supporting the health of many systems of the body. Most of this research has focused on areas like digestive health. However, the oral health community is starting to get on board with probiotics, which may provide protection against gum disease and bad breath. Click to read article

Groups work to raise seniors' awareness of oral health issues
September 17, 2010 -
Many public health campaigns focus on improving the dental hygiene of children. However, experts say that the need to take care of the mouth only increases with age, as problems like bad breath and gingivitis can have a more significant impact on the lives of adults. Click to read article

Many people practice poor oral health
September 15, 2010 -
With the fast paced nature of today's world it may seem like there is little time for practicing good oral health habits. After coming home from work, putting together dinner and getting the kids off to bed, it is easy to overlook the importance of things like brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash. However, experts warn that failure to do so could result in conditions like cavities, gingivitis and bad breath. Click to read article

Oral bacteria may cause serious problems throughout the body
September 13, 2010 -
Recently, several high profile studies have connected oral health problems like gum disease and gingivitis to overall health. These findings illustrate the importance of practicing proper dental hygiene in order to avoid serious complications. Click to read article

Study seeks to connect gingivitis to arthritis
September 10, 2010 -
There are plenty of good reasons to maintain good oral health. Proper dental hygiene reduces the likelihood of experience problems like cavities, tooth decay or bad breath. In addition, a new study is looking at the link between gingivitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Click to read article

College diet increases the risk of halitosis
September 9, 2010 -
College students have a reputation for being the primary demographic of the pizza and beer industries. They practically single-handedly keep these two food products afloat. Nothing goes better with a laid-back Thursday night than a couple slices and a pint or two. Click to read article

Bad breath adds stress to meeting the parents
September 8, 2010 -
Meeting your significant other's parents is always a stressful experience. The awkward conversation, the uncomfortable handshake or hug and the strange situation of how to refer to them can all make the experience troubling. However, it can be even worse if you have bad breath. Click to read article

Nighttime dental care is critical
September 3, 2010 -
Everyone has their own unique bed time rituals. Some people like to read a book before heading off to sleep, while others tend to pay more attention to their hygiene habits. Taking a shower or applying anti-aging skin treatments are a popular part of many pre-sleep routines. However, the one thing that people occasionally skip that is the most vital is brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash. Click to read article

Dehydration puts oral health at risk
September 2, 2010 -
In recent weeks, the Washington Redskins' star defensive end, Albert Haynesworth has missed several practices and other preseason activities due to severe dehydration. He missed the first nine days of training camp due in large part to the problem. Click to read article

Probiotics may help bad breath sufferers
September 1, 2010 -
The mouth is full of many varieties of bacteria at all times. Some of these microbes are helpful and aid in breaking down food. However, others are less beneficial, and can lead to embarrassing conditions like bad breath. Click to read article

Morning breath is a common problem
September 1, 2010 -
Morning breath can be the scourge of romantic relationships. After sharing a night together, there are few things worse than when your partner leans over the next day for a good morning kiss and their breath smells like a rotten version of last night's dinner. Click to read article

Jesse James and Kat Von D heat things up in Texas
August 31, 2010 -
One of Hollywood's newest and hottest couples is Jesse James and Kat Von D. After a legendary breakup with one of America's sweethearts, the motorcycle riding bad boy has moved on to an occasional tattoo artist, model and reality television star. Click to read article

Sucking on candies to cure dry mouth only causes problems
August 31, 2010 -
Many medications cause dry mouth as a side effect. While this may seem like little more than a nuisance during the time that the medication is necessary, the condition could have a serious long term impact on individuals' oral health. Click to read article

Wet weather causes dry mouth, bad breath
August 31, 2010 -
As the warm, dry months of summer come to a close, residents in many parts of the country are bracing for wetter weather. While this may mean good things for their lawns and gardens, it may harm their oral health and contribute to bad breath. Click to read article

Some professionals need to be mindful of halitosis
August 30, 2010 -
Halitosis is not something that affects certain people in their day-to-day life. Perhaps they work outdoors, or rarely interact with other workers. However, many other individuals simply cannot avoid getting up close and personal with their colleagues or customers, making any degree of bad breath a significant problem. Click to read article

Foodies risk bad breath
August 30, 2010 -
If there is one thing food lovers can't get enough of, it's rich, flavorful food. Many of these folks are on a lifelong search for new tastes, new flavors and new culinary experiences that expand their food horizons beyond the everyday cuisine. Click to read article

Pop culture reveals the problem of bosses with bad breath
August 27, 2010 -
Recently a young women claiming to be the employee of the world's worst boss quit her terrible job by posting a series of photos to the online humor site, TheChive.com. In the photos she accused her boss of, among other things, having some of the worst halitosis she had ever smelled. Click to read article

Obama's smoking habit may be causing bad breath
August 25, 2010 -
President Barack Obama has been under a lot of pressure lately. Between passing healthcare reform, trying to restart the economy and fighting off personal assaults, it's no wonder he reaches for a cigarette every now and then. Click to read article

Denture wearers risk oral infections
August 25, 2010 -
Denture wearers may find it a daunting task to clean their dental appliances every single day. However, failure to do so could result in an oral environment that is a perfect breeding ground for many microbes, including some that cause bad breath. Click to read article

Low-income individuals struggle to maintain oral health
August 20, 2010 -
The recession has been devastating for many reasons. Thanks to high unemployment, millions of individuals have found themselves without dental insurance, which may increase their experiencing oral health problems like cavities, gum disease or bad breath. Click to read article

End of summer barbecues pose bad breath hazard
August 20, 2010 -
With the end of summer fast approaching, backyard chefs across the country are beginning to prepare for the season's last barbecue. Grills are being refilled with charcoal or propane, chicken is marinating in the fridge and corn is being prepared to be shucked. However, in all of these preparations, few are ready to handle the inevitable bad breath that will follow. Click to read article

Food choices at work can jeopardize careers
August 20, 2010 -
Many of us find it difficult to make it through the work day. Answering mountains of emails, listening to your boss's lame jokes and sitting for long hours behind your computer may leave you looking for ways to help you get through the day. However, many of the things people turn to for assistance can lead to bad breath. Click to read article

Air travel troubles are compounded by bad breath
August 19, 2010 -
While there may be many headaches associated with air travel - the early check-in times, the long waits and of course the inevitable delays - perhaps the worst situation that could possibly arise is being stuck next to a passenger with bad breath. Click to read article

Groups seek to measure America's oral health problems
August 19, 2010 -
Dental problems like tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath have become a significant problem in the U.S. The situation is made even worse in light of recent research which suggests that these conditions may be tied to serious conditions throughout the body, such as diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Click to read article

Poor economy decreases access to oral care
August 17, 2010 -
Due to the slumping economy, many individuals were laid off from their jobs. In the process they may have lost their dental insurance, leaving them unable to seek the treatments and advice that could help them avoid oral health problems like bad breath. Click to read article

Daters face rejection over bad breath
August 17, 2010 -
The situation is as old as dating itself. Two people go out and have a lovely time together. There is clearly some chemistry between the two. However, when it comes time for a good-night kiss, one of the daters is left on their doorstep wondering why they were denied the opportunity to lock lips. Click to read article

Close-talking is made worse by bad breath
August 12, 2010 -
We've all met them at one time or another. They're the close-talker. No matter how hard we try to back away and create some personal space, they just step forward to fill it. While this behavior creates extremely uncomfortable social situations, it is made even worse if the offender has bad breath. Click to read article

ADA launches web tool to help prevent dental problems like bad breath
August 12, 2010 -
It can often be difficult for individuals to find quality dental care in their area. The problem is compounded if they live in a rural area where there are fewer dentists or they have a subsidized dental insurance plan. A lack of professional dental care may lead to many problems, such as gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. Click to read article

Smoking increases halitosis-causing bacteria
August 12, 2010 -
When it comes to the microbes of the mouth, there are good bacteria and bad bacteria. The majority are harmless and can assist in the digestion process. However, others are harmful and contribute to oral health problems like tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. Click to read article

Know your enemy: The causes of bad breath
August 10, 2010 -
Maybe you are about to head out on a date, or perhaps it is an important job interview. Regardless of whether the situation is personal or professional, you are going to want to have fresh breath. For many people, there are few things worse than interacting with some someone who has halitosis. Click to read article

Hall of Famer sought bad breath on game days
August 9, 2010 -
Football players are an uncommon breed. Where most of us would shy away from physical altercations, they run toward them. When physical exhaustion would send an average athlete to the sideline, they push on. While the majority of Americans take all the precautions they can to avoid bad breath, some football players seek it. Click to read article

Patients seek dentists' advice about bad breath
August 9, 2010 -
While the numbers of individuals who occasionally or regularly experience bad breath continuing to remain high, many dentists across the country are reporting the issue as a "hot topic" among their patients. Click to read article

Physical activity may reduce the risk of bad breath
August 6, 2010 -
Staying fit and getting regular physical exercise may help prevent bad breath, as a new study has found that individuals with healthy body mass index (BMI) measurements are less likely to experience gum disease. Click to read article

Whitening treatments may ward off halitosis
August 6, 2010 -
While many individuals may assume that tooth whitening treatments are merely a cosmetic procedure meant to improve a person's smile, a recent study has shown that carbamide peroxide - a common ingredient in whitening treatments - may be effective at reducing some of the oral bacteria that cause bad breath. Click to read article

Inform your friends of their bad breath
August 6, 2010 -
While the rules of etiquette may dictate handling issues of other people's hygiene delicately, the situation may be different when it comes to bad breath. If someone you know chronically suffers from bad breath, you may be doing them a favor if you bluntly alert them to the situation. Click to read article

Celebrities continue smoking despite risk of bad breath
August 5, 2010 -
Despite the fact that smoking is known to cause terrible halitosis, many celebrities continue to pick up the habit, tarnishing their image and their breath. Smoking may cause many health complications, but stars in image-obsessed Hollywood may find the bad breath caused by tobacco to be the most harmful to their careers. Click to read article

Famed produce Mitch Miller got musical start thanks to bad breath
August 4, 2010 -
It's not every day that someone is spurred to greatness by bad breath. But that is exactly what got acclaimed producer Mitch Miller started on his path to musical success. Click to read article

People spend too much on ineffective breath freshening products
August 2, 2010 -
For many people, mints and gum act as an invaluable cure for bad breath. They turn to these products following a lunch of rich foods or in preparation for a big date to make sure that their breath is up to par. Click to read article

Hydration is important for avoiding halitosis
August 2, 2010 -
Water is not only an essential substance for maintaining proper mental and physical balance, it also is important for avoiding bad breath. Many experts say that drinking more water may be a simple way to ward off halitosis. Click to read article

Campaign seeks to raise awareness of adult oral health conditions
July 30, 2010 -
The oral health issues faced by adults often change as they grow older. Many of the tissues in the mouth evolve with age, and understanding the dental care needs demanded by different ages may be important to enable adults to avoid problems like bad breath. Click to read article

Festival goers come to celebrate garlic, leave with bad breath
July 30, 2010 -
While garlic may add a tasty touch to many dishes, few other foods cause such bad breath. Anyone who regularly indulges in cuisine that makes use of it may benefit from taking steps to improve their breath. Click to read article

Law enforcement officers hope Whitey Bulger's bad breath will provide leads
July 30, 2010 -
Whitey Bulger may be one of the most notorious gangsters to remain on the lam. A relic of a bygone age of Mafioso dominance, the alleged leader of Boston's Winter Hill Gang has eluded law enforcement for years. However, if he is ever to be apprehended, it may be his extreme halitosis that gives him away. Click to read article

Katy Perry worries about bad breath
July 29, 2010 -
While celebrities may have a team of stylists and assistants who are constantly making sure their image is perfect, many are not above fears of common faux pas like bad breath. Take, for instance, Katy Perry. Click to read article

Health reform provides few benefits for those lacking dental insurance
July 29, 2010 -
Many dental health experts held high hopes that healthcare reform would include measures to extend oral care benefits to the millions of Americans who have no dental insurance. These individuals are vulnerable to a range of conditions, including tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. Click to read article

Coffee's bad breath stain
July 28, 2010 -
If you're the type of person who can't make it through the day without several cups of coffee, you are not alone. Millions of Americans rely on a morning cup of joe to get their day started and prepare to face the world. Click to read article

L.A. food festival serves up halitosis-causing foods
July 28, 2010 -
With burgers piled high with all the fixings and grilled macaroni and cheese sandwiches, any food-lover would have delighted at being at this weekend's Los Angeles Street Food Festival. However, with such rich food being offered, attendees may have left with more than just a full stomach. Bad breath may have followed them as they left the Rose Bowl, the location of this year's event. Click to read article

Bad breath may hamper sales meetings
July 27, 2010 -
The power lunch has become an important tool for many businessmen and women to work on deals and close sales. It is an informal arena in which they can present their ideas in an engaging manner. However, the next time you are taking a client out for lunch to give them your sales pitch, you may want to choose a restaurant that does not serve foods known to cause bad breath. Click to read article

Couples sleep apart to address bad breath problems
July 27, 2010 -
In an effort to end sleep disruptions caused by their partner's bad breath and other issues, many couples are now choosing to sleep in separate beds, according to a recent report from the National Sleep Foundation. Click to read article

Inmates risk bad breath
July 23, 2010 -
Lindsay Lohan has spent time on the cover of nearly every publication this past week. The country is obsessed with the actor's 90-day jail sentence. The Hollywood star's fall from grace into a waiting prison cell has captured the attention of a nation that loves a good villain. Click to read article

Nature's bad breath curse
July 22, 2010 -
When perusing the produce section of the local grocery story, one can't help but think that Mother Nature must have a sense of humor. We are told to eat healthy, and despite every intention to do so, we are thwarted at every step by health foods that cause bad breath. Click to read article

Celebrity diets may lead to halitosis
July 21, 2010 -
Many celebrities are no stranger to interesting diets. They are often at the forefront, championing a new strategy for shedding unwanted pounds. While the health effects of these fad diets may be debated by nutritional experts, it may be presumed that many of these diets can lead to bad breath. Click to read article

Community clinics expand to offer more oral health services
July 21, 2010 -
For individuals who lack dental insurance, accessing oral care can be nearly impossible. Yet, without visiting a dentist, these people risk cavities, gum disease and bad breath. Click to read article

Children risk bullying from bad breath
July 20, 2010 -
No one is too young to experience bad breath. While the problem may have the most serious consequences for adults who are looking to succeed in a professional or romantic setting, children may experience significant setbacks due to the problem as well. Click to read article

Dieters risk halitosis
July 19, 2010 -
The decision to go on a diet can help individuals shed excess weight, which may provide a range of health benefits. However, if dieting is not done correctly, these people risk developing bad breath. Click to read article

How to deal with bad breath problems
July 19, 2010 -
We've all been there. In talking with a friend or coworker, you notice an unpleasant aroma. It seems to be coming from the other person when they open their mouth to speak. So how do you handle a situation in which someone you know has bad breath? Click to read article

Daters should watch out for bad breath
July 16, 2010 -
For those of you are making a returning to the dating world consider this: many daters say there is nothing worse than a partner who has bad breath. Click to read article

Poor oral hygiene tied to a range of health problems
July 16, 2010 -
Individuals who have poor oral hygiene face many problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. However, recent studies have shown that those who do not brush regularly risk other health problems that aren't limited to the mouth. Click to read article

Celebrity oral care secrets
July 15, 2010 -
While it may seem like a simple matter for celebrities - with their personal assistants and oral health experts - to maintain white teeth and fresh breath, many of the techniques they use are available to everyday people. Knowing their secrets may help brighten your smile and fix your bad breath problem. Click to read article

Acidic foods may contribute to bad breath
July 14, 2010 -
Many parents may offer their children sugar-free foods as an alternative to heavily sweetened snacks. These foods can result in a range of oral health problems, including bad breath, cavities and gum disease. Click to read article

Newcomers to Miami risk bad breath from spicy cuisine
July 13, 2010 -
It seems as though the entire country is talking about LeBron James' decision to join fellow all-stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami next season. His move to South Beach has caught the attention of the basketball world and many observers expect several championships to follow. However, with the city's unique cuisine and many more opportunities for late nights out, the star will have to be careful to avoid bad breath. Click to read article

Bad breath may hurt your child's social life
July 12, 2010 -
Childhood can be a difficult time for many youngsters. School-age kids and teens put a lot of pressure on each other to maintain a flawless persona. Your child may be making many of the right moves to fit into this culture, but if they have bad breath they may experience social problems. Click to read article

More smokers end their bad breath by quitting
July 12, 2010 -
As part of a trend that may help more people prevent bad breath as well as a range of other health problems, health officials across the country report that the numbers of smokers are continuing to decline. Click to read article

Fresh breath saves romantic moments
July 9, 2010 -
In this summer's installment of the Twilight movie series, many fans will get exactly what they have been waiting for: a kiss between characters Bella and Jacob. In flashy Hollywood fashion, the moment takes place at the top of a majestic mountain with the camera circling around the embracing couple. Click to read article

Bad breath hampers confidence, job performance
July 7, 2010 -
In today's competitive job market, confidence is key. However, a recent study found that many young professionals worry that their breath isn't up to par, and that halitosis may harm them in their career. Click to read article

Wrigley settles lawsuit over exaggerated bad breath claims
July 7, 2010 -
Many chewing gums claim to fix bad breath problems, but these claims can sometimes go too far. W.M. Wrigley Jr. has agreed to pay a settlement worth $7 million to consumers after a lawsuit alleged that the claims made about the brand's Eclipse gum exaggerated its breath-freshening power. Click to read article

Avoiding dental care may contribute to bad breath
July 6, 2010 -
Due to the slumping economy and fears of job losses, many individuals have decided to delay seeking dental care. However, experts say that the decision could lead to many oral health problems, including bad breath. Click to read article

Budget cuts may contribute to a worsening of bad breath
June 29, 2010 -
Lawmakers in Massachusetts recently voted to remove the coverage of cavity filling from the state's subsidized health plans. The move may leave underprivileged residents vulnerable to many oral health problems including tooth decay, loss of teeth and bad breath. Click to read article

Children learn the importance of oral care
June 28, 2010 -
Many individuals who struggle with bad breath may have poor dental hygiene habits. These habits often start when they are young children due to a lack of education. Click to read article

Tonsil stones are a silent cause of bad breath
June 22, 2010 -
Many people struggle with bad breath without ever finding the root cause the problem. These individuals may want to consider checking to see if they have developed tonsil stones. Click to read article

Dehydration during summer activities can lead to bad breath
June 21, 2010 -
The arrival of summer may mean many things. Vacations, trips to the beach and backyard barbecues are at the top of the list for many people. However, warmer, more humid weather can cause dehydration which may lead to bad breath, among other conditions. Click to read article

New campaign seeks to improve dental hygiene
June 18, 2010 -
In an effort to increase awareness of the importance of proper oral hygiene - and the dangers of not brushing, which include bad breath - one oral health advocate group is launching a new campaign to distribute information to dentists and local communities. Click to read article

Millions of Americans lack dental insurance
June 16, 2010 -
Access to dental care can significantly increase a person's ability to fight bad breath. Dentists can provide their patients with strategies for improving their oral health and suggest products that may be able to help them end their breath problems. Click to read article

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