What dry mouth may mean to you
December 4, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Dry mouth can mean many things, but can be a sign of a larger problem. Click to read article

Make sure your child isn't suffering from stinky breath
November 12, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Some children may suffer from smelly breath, but with some oral health encouragement they can often battle it! Click to read article

Which celebrities are known for their halitosis?
October 8, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Celebrities may have money, good looks and talent, but that doesn't mean they don't have halitosis! Click to read article

Garlic: Tasty, healthy and very stinky
September 27, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Garlic can offer a host of health benefits, but it also comes with bad breath Click to read article

Asia: A beautiful continent with some smelly foods
September 26, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Asia has some lovely scenery and delicious foods, but be sure to pack alcohol-free mouthwash Click to read article

Even celebrities can't avoid food-related halitosis!
September 24, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Justin Timberlake may be a talented star, but he still gets bad breath! Click to read article

There's often a surprising cause behind bad breath
August 23, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Your alcohol-based mouthwash may be causing you to stink! Click to read article

Teeth whitening kits can brighten even the greenest of mouths
August 13, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
And you thought "green teeth" was just a saying. Click to read article

Scientists throw the kitchen sink at canker sores, halitosis
July 31, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
If nothing is working, researchers apparently try throwing everything at the problem. Click to read article

Dry mouth, halitosis can be quite a shock
July 31, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
With a bone-dry palate, you can go from fresh to funky in seconds. Zap away dryness with specialty rinses, rather than actual electricity... Click to read article

Study: Paralyzed individuals have higher risk of gum disease
July 30, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
It's a trend that's been confirmed in several investigations. Click to read article

Certified bad breath judge teaches dentists to sniff halitosis
July 26, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
In the world of dental health, sometimes it takes a true professional to nose out the cause of oral odor. Click to read article

Telegram: YOU HAVE HALITOSIS STOP GET SPECIALTY BREATH FRESHENERS STOP XOXO
July 20, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
If you find yourself getting "deodorgrams," then you may need help freshening your breath. Click to read article

Beware gum disease cure-alls that are too good to be true
July 12, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
It's good to look for multi-use bad breath products, but try to maintain a skeptical mindset. Click to read article

Researchers review the best ways to sniff bad breath
June 27, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
And you thought you were doing it right... Click to read article

Are canker sores herpes? Are they causing my bad breath?
June 27, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
If you have small, painful blisters inside your mouth, does this mean you have the herpes virus? Click to read article

Women's hormones can jumpstart gum disease, bad breath
June 21, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
This one's a real bummer. Click to read article

Woman steers clear of bad breath, becomes first Chinese astronaut
June 19, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
China's first female astronaut had to pass, among many other things, a breath test. Click to read article

Use oral care probiotics, because the dirtiest place in the office just might be your mouth
June 11, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Probiotics can help you finally expel the filth from your mouth. Click to read article

Even in 1600s, Dutch scientist knew to use alcohol-free mouthwash
June 7, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Antoni von Leeuwenhoek may have been the first person in history to realize that alcohol-based mouthwashes do not eliminate bad breath. Click to read article

Science confirms existence of "old people smell" and elderly halitosis
June 4, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Apparently, "old people smell" is a real phenomenon, and scientists have long known that the elderly are at high risk for halitosis, too. Click to read article

Women are reportedly more likely to have phobia of halitosis
May 30, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
It is becoming more common among adults, and it disproportionately affects women. Click to read article

Who has halitosis, and who only thinks they do?
May 25, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
If you think you have bad breath, is there a good chance you're right? Click to read article

Eating casu marzu? Bring bad breath remedies
May 22, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
And don't forget your goggles... Click to read article

Huge tonsil stones make bad breath, headlines
May 18, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Nothing quite makes our day like bad breath news about giant tonsil stones. Click to read article

Ancient bad breath remedies leave something to be desired
May 17, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
If you had halitosis in centuries past, the remedies were anything but appetizing. Click to read article

More of the world's stinkiest foods, and how to get rid of bad breath caused by them
May 15, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Here are seven more of humanity's foulest foods. Click to read article

For the worst-smelling foods, you'll need the best mouthwash
May 14, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
To fight off the stinkiest of meal-caused mouth odors, it takes more than just a basic rinse. You'll need the best mouthwash. Click to read article

Durian: King of fruits, king of bad breath causes
May 11, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

For bad breath, removing tonsil stones works better than removing teeth
May 2, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Boxing and bad breath remedies
April 25, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Trimethylaminuria is a rare cause of bad breath. Click to read article

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

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

Kanye, you can use 'TheraBreath'!
April 18, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
The nation's former FBI director was not above name-calling or cracking wise about halitosis. Click to read article

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

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

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

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

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

Is blue light an effective bad breath treatment? Uh, no.
March 14, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

NASA satellite spies bad breath from space
March 8, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

In world of bad breath, occasionally halitosis causes phobia
March 5, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

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

What does Leap Day have to do with bad breath?
February 16, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Couldn't get rid of bad breath on Valentine's Day? Here's why
February 14, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Odor-fighting TheraBreath toothpaste wins gold medal for taste
February 13, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

At least one mouthwash brand used to make cigarettes
February 8, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
Fair warning: Do not read this blog post before or during a meal. Click to read article

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

TheraBreath hangs out with celebs at the Golden Globes!
January 30, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

Sometimes a cigar isn't just a cigar...it's also a cause of halitosis
January 13, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Whether in the U.S. or Africa, bad breath is a big, big problem
January 5, 2012 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Thomas Jefferson brought eggplant to the U.S., even though it was thought to cause bad breath
December 28, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

What are the biggest bad-breath-causing tonsilloliths on record?
December 23, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

Like human halitosis, dog bad breath comes from a dirty mouth, or worse
December 7, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Dry mouth at night can leave your mouth reeking of halitosis
November 22, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

How to whiten teeth, freshen breath: For starters, watch it with the coffee
November 16, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

Dog bad breath is a lot like human halitosis
November 2, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Halitosis hits half of humanity
October 21, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Throughout history, letter writers mention bad breath, halitosis
October 18, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Humans (and lions, and bears) have chronic halitosis
October 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Japanese mobile provider unveils bad breath-analyzing phone
October 5, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Scientists develop litmus test for bad breath
September 29, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Morning breath: Halitosis at its funkiest
September 21, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Tooth infections, signalled by bad breath, can be dangerous
September 9, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Dogs get royal treatment, even down to their bad breath!
August 23, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Great moments in bad breath history, part 1: A look into literature
August 19, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Traffic cop has no sense of humor about bad breath
August 17, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

In the quest to eliminate bad breath, how far can probiotics take us?
August 11, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Halitosis can cripple your social life
August 5, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Fasting can cause bad breath
August 3, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Animals can't help their bad breath, but you can
July 26, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Do they have bad breath in Uzbekistan?
July 22, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath 'keeps' best in foil balloons, research suggests
July 19, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Robots can have bad breath too?
July 15, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath detection technique is airtight
July 11, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Chinese herbs treat bad breath, some scientists say
July 5, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

'Whitey' Bulger, formerly described as having halitosis, is captured in California
July 1, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Apples reduce bad breath...in a way
June 21, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath occurs in all creatures great and small
June 13, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Why do pets get bad breath?
June 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Worldwide anti-smoking day may have put a dent in bad breath
June 8, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Brits need to bump up their bad breath-fighting routine, survey says
June 6, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Ultimate fighter says halitosis helps him knock people out
June 1, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Clubbers trade one kind of halitosis for another
May 20, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Why bad breath? Because your mouth has more bacteria than a toilet seat
May 16, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Having a cold can make bad breath worse
May 13, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Tooth twigs may improve bad breath, but certainly don't cure it
May 12, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Why don't people tell each other they have bad breath?
May 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Folks in Peru have bad breath, too
May 5, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Cancer survivor says onion breath was small price to pay for survival
May 2, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

UK organization uses humor to battle bad breath
April 22, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath diagnoses have come a long way in a century
April 21, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Charcoal kills bad breath? Old halitosis remedy is unappetizing
April 15, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Dogs and humans often get bad breath for the same reason
April 14, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Most mints, even kosher ones, put little more than a dent in bad breath
April 6, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Probiotics may crowd out halitosis-causing bacteria
April 1, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Emirati commuters hate bad breath
March 22, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath marks criminals
March 17, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

The Swiss get bad breath, too, you know
March 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

'Dancing on Ice' judge makes crack about bad breath
March 7, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath can reek of alcohol
March 3, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath prevents dog from finding home
March 1, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Peanut butter breath has little to recommend it
February 22, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Halitosis could be a big problem in space
February 18, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Stuck in an elevator with bad breath
February 16, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath may sour chances of promotion, survey says
February 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Different foods can cause bad breath, particularly in excess
February 9, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Columnist advises inquirer on breaking the news of bad breath
February 8, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Reality show demonstrates that sweets can lead to halitosis
February 4, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

In the Talmud, bad breath is a major no-no
February 2, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Chemists pinpoint compounds that give cigar breath its smell
January 31, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Chewing gum: bad breath cure or cause?
January 26, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Woman's bad breath astonishes Dr. Oz
January 25, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Oral probiotics may have positive effect on bad breath
January 19, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Gum manufacturer invents halitosis awareness organization
January 11, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Emmy Rossum says co-star intentionally cultivates bad breath
January 10, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Technology may soon detect amphetamines on bad breath
January 6, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Personal trainers often hate bad breath
January 4, 2011 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Milk may neutralize garlic breath, study finds
December 30, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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

Fighting bad breath beats holding it back
December 14, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

As concerns about bad breath go, so go halimeter sales
December 13, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Study: Cavities, if not bad breath, may soon become extinct
December 9, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath can be preserved for centuries
December 8, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Holiday foods are likely to ruin your breath
December 6, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Holiday foods are likely to ruin your breath
December 6, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Reality-show celebrities smell all over
December 3, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Leslie Nielsen quotes deal with bad breath
December 3, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Unusual causes of bad breath
December 2, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

When it comes to bad breath, songwriters don't hold back
December 2, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Bad breath at the movies
November 16, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

New fad diet brings halitosis to Hollywood
November 9, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Glee cast member can't stand bad breath
October 18, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Celebrities kick their nicotine habits
October 13, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

John Stamos joins cast of Glee, shining a light on oral health
September 30, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

The dangers of office donut addictions
September 27, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Celebrities should watch out for bad breath on Asian business trips
September 21, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Jesse James and Kat Von D heat things up in Texas
August 31, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Pop culture reveals the problem of bosses with bad breath
August 27, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

End of summer barbecues pose bad breath hazard
August 20, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Hall of Famer sought bad breath on game days
August 9, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Celebrities continue smoking despite risk of bad breath
August 5, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Festival goers come to celebrate garlic, leave with bad breath
July 30, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

L.A. food festival serves up halitosis-causing foods
July 28, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Inmates risk bad breath
July 23, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Celebrity diets may lead to halitosis
July 21, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Newcomers to Miami risk bad breath from spicy cuisine
July 13, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

Fresh breath saves romantic moments
July 9, 2010 - Fresh Breath Happenings
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

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