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

Periodontal disease causes major bad breath, and worse
March 19, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Man's best friend has man's worst enemy: dog bad breath
March 16, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

When it comes to bad breath, a tongue scraper can make all the difference
February 23, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

White spots on the tonsils: A sure sign of bad breath
February 21, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Newspaper reader needs bad breath remedies ASAP
February 13, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Stick to all-natural toothpaste brands for bad breath
February 9, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

What causes dry mouth? Is it what's giving me bad breath?
January 31, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Is there such thing as a whitening mouthwash that gets rid of bad breath?
January 26, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Treat gum disease before it gets in the way of a promotion
January 17, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

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

Dr. Katz gives advice on how to find out if you have bad breath
January 4, 2012 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

Expectant mothers should be on the lookout for pregnancy gingivitis
December 13, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Why do I have bad breath and white spots on my tonsils?
December 9, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

If you have tonsilloliths, halitosis may not be far behind
December 5, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Can a banana ban a baby's bad breath?
November 23, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

French kissing can leave you with chronic halitosis
November 21, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Canker sore remedies may banish bad breath
November 11, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Post-nasal drip symptoms can point to bad breath
November 8, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

Learn how to remove tonsil stones, improve bad breath
October 31, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Chronic halitosis can become more problematic in old age
October 26, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Get rid of bad breath before it ruins your date!
October 13, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Dog bad breath can be a sign of dental, gastric problems
October 7, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Herbs are not necessarily a halitosis cure
September 20, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Specialty rinses nix halitosis and ensure healthy gums
September 19, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Dietary supplements can replace fresh breath with bad breath
September 13, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath turns off American gals and Irish lasses
August 17, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

How can I check whether or not I have bad breath?
August 12, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
"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

Is my halitosis all in my head?
August 9, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Does eating honey reduce halitosis?
August 4, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

How to break the bad news about bad breath
August 1, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

In a relationship, bad breath might get you the boot
July 21, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Books build and bust myths about bacteria, bad breath
July 15, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Which is worse, a dry mouth or canker sores?
July 11, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Detergent isn't necessary for getting rid of bad breath
July 7, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

What do people with and without bad breath have in common?
June 23, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Water, toothpaste, BLIS K12 Probiotics ward off halitosis
June 16, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

BLIS M18 probiotics, similar products may dramatically improve bad breath
June 14, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

A prime sign of gum disease? Bad breath
June 10, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

When it comes to treating bad breath, soap isn't the answer
June 3, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Talk about chronic bad breath...
May 19, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Milk can cause bad breath in two distinct ways
May 16, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Be bold and benevolent about bad breath
May 6, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bacteria are the basis for almost all bad breath
May 4, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Halitosis: What it is, who has it and what to do about it
April 27, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Institute says managers should manage their bad breath
April 25, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Scientists prove the obvious: Tonsil stones smell terrible
April 20, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Dental hygienists can do their part to battle bad breath
April 19, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Kippers kick bad breath into high gear
April 14, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

In the fight against halitosis, probiotics had a great year
April 11, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 gives bad breath its smell? The chemistry of halitosis
April 7, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath from coffee can ruin romantic moments
April 6, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Milk causes bad breath in several ways
April 4, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Yogurt, probiotics can reduce bad breath
March 14, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Physicians have an odd way of measuring bad breath
March 3, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

TV hosts discuss bad breath on The Talk
February 24, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Yoga exercises involve huffing bad breath in and out, in and out
February 23, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Etiquette experts lay out how to break the news of bad breath
February 16, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath is rampant in the U.S.
February 14, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Old anecdotes address bad breath with humor
February 10, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Children's TV science show explains bad breath
February 4, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Halitosis contains volatile gases
February 3, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath can appear at a young age
February 1, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Periodontist suggests ways to check for bad breath
January 26, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Celebrity diets may cause bad breath
January 17, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Age can cause bad breath
January 11, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Researchers say one bacterium responsible for most halitosis
January 10, 2011 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

Lasers may treat one source of bad breath
December 27, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Chlorine dioxide neutralizes bad breath
December 21, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Dental visits are a low priority, surveys find
December 16, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Neti pots may not improve post-nasal drip, bad breath
December 13, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Halitosis can ruin a holiday flight for everyone
December 9, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

Kids have halitosis, too
December 7, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

Marijuana use can cause halitosis
December 6, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - 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

Many mouthwashes may dry the mouth
December 6, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
If you are out in public and begin to suspect you have bad breath, what can you do? 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

Halitosis may mimic other bodily odors
December 3, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

On a date, bad breath can come from all quarters
December 2, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple changes may help you improve your breath
November 5, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Parents can help their kids focus on oral health
November 3, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath hampers romantic pursuits
October 29, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath may increase around the holidays
October 26, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Halloween doesn't have to be a scary time for your breath
October 22, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Use reliable methods to check your breath
October 15, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath may prevent you from landing your next job
October 12, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Winter dry mouth may lead to bad breath
October 5, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Stigmas interfere with individuals' desires for better oral health
October 1, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath can interfere with relationships
September 29, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Talk to your friends about bad breath
September 24, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Aphrodisiac foods may increase bad breath
September 22, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

College diet increases the risk of halitosis
September 9, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Morning breath is a common problem
September 1, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Some professionals need to be mindful of halitosis
August 30, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Food choices at work can jeopardize careers
August 20, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Daters face rejection over bad breath
August 17, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Know your enemy: The causes of bad breath
August 10, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Inform your friends of their bad breath
August 6, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

People spend too much on ineffective breath freshening products
August 2, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Coffee's bad breath stain
July 28, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath may hamper sales meetings
July 27, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Nature's bad breath curse
July 22, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

How to deal with bad breath problems
July 19, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Celebrity oral care secrets
July 15, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

Bad breath may hurt your child's social life
July 12, 2010 - Oral Care Tips and Advice
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

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