How To Beat Bad Breath With 1 Cheap Item From Your Fridge!
If you’ve read “The Bad Breath Report”, you already know that hydrogen sulfide (which smells like rotten eggs!) is one of the main Volatile Sulfur Compounds, or “VSCs”, produced in 85-90% of bad breath cases.
In a study detailed at the 83rd General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, Dr. Kenichi Hojo of Tsurumi University in Yokohama, Japan, found that sugarless yogurt significantly reduced the levels of oral hydrogen sulfide in 80% of participants.
The 24 volunteers who partook in the study followed strict instructions on oral hygiene, diet and medication intake. The participants first avoided all yogurts for 2 weeks and then had samples of VSCs taken from their mouths. They then ate 90-grams (about 3 ounces) of sugarless yogurt twice-a-day for 6-weeks.
At the end of the study, more samples were taken and a significant reduction in hydrogen sulfide levels was discovered in 80% of participants.
It was postulated that active bacteria in the yogurt, specifically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus effectively drowned-out the bacteria responsible for producing the hydrogen sulfide.
While that doesn’t effectively address the root cause of bad breath (as explained in “The Bad Breath Report”), it does show fighting bad breath doesn’t have to be unpleasant. After all, what could be more pleasant than a pot of tasty yogurt every day!?
To apply findings of this study, simply…
Eat about 3-ounces of sugar-free yogurt containing live
cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus
thermopholis (Check the labels!) every day!
(Courtesy: The Bad Breath Report - Beat Bad Breath With Household Ingredients)
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Baking Soda: A Cheap and Easy Bad Breath Remedy
Baking soda’s not just for the refrigerator any more. It’s been used for brushing teeth for ages, and one of its biggest advantages is the effect it has on your breath. Baking soda absorbs odors, and that doesn’t change when you put it on your toothbrush. Use baking soda to brush, don’t forget the tongue, and you’ll notice a marked decrease in bad breath.
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Make Dental Health A Part Of Your Overall Well-Being
There are proven connections between a person’s overall health and their dental health and many companies now offer some type of dental plan to help their employees remain healthy and available for work.
It has been shown that plaque that builds up on the teeth often flows into the person’s system adding plaque to the heart and affecting their coronary health as well as their dental health.
A person who has had limited or no dental health care throughout their life may also end up with diseases such as gingivitis as well as severe cavities and rotting teeth. While the teeth may affect their appearance, gum diseases can lead to complications and other health care concerns.
Plaque is made up of colonies of bacteria and poor oral hygiene allows the bacteria to grow and infect other parts of the body. It is also a major contributor to bad breath.
While bad breath is often attributed to poor dental health, it is not the only cause. Food, such as onions, is digested and put into the blood stream. As the blood returns to the lungs to be re-oxygenated, it puts the odor of the food back into the lungs where it is released as bad breath.
This also happens to others such as smokers and no amount of brushing, flossing or scraping of the tongue will eliminate this source of bad breath.
Oral Hygiene Is Big Business
Taking care of the teeth is so important to most people that they spend over $3 billion dollars a year on dental health products such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss and tongue scrapers as well as breath mints and gum.
While many will spend hundreds of dollars on dental health products, they shy away from a trip to the dentists and have a feeling of pain before they even enter the dentist’s office.
In part, dentists may be to blame for some of the reluctance of people to seek professional help with their dental health. Previously, many dentists were judgmental in their approach with patients, which made them feel even more uncomfortable than the actual work being done. Today’s non-judgmental approach to dentistry is having a positive effect on good dental health.
Recent studies have also concluded that poor dental hygiene can be a contributing factor to ischemic stroke, one of the most common types of stroke in the United States. The plaque buildup can cause release of plaque which can settle into small blood vessels more common in the brain.
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Dental Visit - Dental Checkup and Examination
The dental visit - most people enjoy it but others dread it. Here’s an overview of the two most common types of dental visits: a dental checkup and a comprehensive dental examination.
As a preventative measure, twice a year you should schedule an appointment for a routine check-up. During this visit, the dentist will examine your teeth for signs of decay and other potential dental issues. That way, if problems are discovered, the dentist can take measures before those problems become worse.
During your check-up your teeth will get a deep cleaning and the dentist will use a special tool to remove tartar build-up. Your teeth will also get a polishing and an extra strength fluoride treatment. The dentist might also take a few x-rays.
If you’ve never been to the dentist before or if you are visiting a new dentist for the first time, the dentist likely will perform a comprehensive dental exam. Such an examination is a good way for the dentist to get to know you, your overall state of health and the particulars of your dental health.
During this visit, a thorough examination will take place. The dentist will take a set of full mouth x-rays. These will stay on file and will also help identify abnormalities. In addition to a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth the dentist will look closely at your gums and other soft tissue inside your mouth. Redness or puffiness might indicate gum disease.
The dentist will also look at your face, neck and chin for swelling and other abnormalities. He or she will also feel your saliva glands and lymph nodes for the same purpose. You’ll be asked to open and close your mouth and to move it from one side to another.
The reason for this is to make sure the temporomandibular joint is properly gliding your jaw as you move your mouth. The dentist will check your bite to ensure your teeth are in proper alignment.
The dentist will also want to know about any prescription medications you currently are taking. Either bring your bottles along or write everything down, including the dosage so your dentist can record this in your file. The dentist also will want to make note of any illnesses or diseases you have as some will have an impact on your teeth.
After either type of appointment, the dentist or dental hygienist will discuss with you ways you can improve your dental hygiene routine. He or she will also discuss any further treatments deemed necessary as a result of the examination.
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Dealing With Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is the category given to those infections that occur in and around the teeth, specifically, the gums. Periodontal disease typically begins as gingivitis and will progress to periodontis if left untreated.
Periodontal disease can develop around any tooth. When plaque starts growing along the gum line, over time it can spread below the gums. As the bacteria that are part of plaque begin releasing toxins, the gums become irritated. In response to the irritation, the body initiates an immune response and attacks itself.
Specifically, the body begins destroying the tissues and bones that provide the underlying support for the teeth. With the support structure compromised, gums and teeth can separate, creating pockets which then start getting infected.
Those pockets will keep growing deeper as long as the condition isn’t treated. Once teeth start loosening, there’s nothing else that can be done except to extract the affected teeth.
As mentioned above, periodontal disease is most often caused by poor dental hygiene. However, there is another bad habit that can lead to gum disease – cigarette smoking.
The relationship between cigarette smoking and periodontal disease has been studied extensively and the relationship is real: those who smoke greatly increase their risks of developing periodontal disease.
Genetics has been shown to play a role in its development, too. If periodontal disease is known to run in the family, early intervention can mean the difference between keeping teeth intact and losing teeth.
Wildly fluctuating hormones during puberty and pregnancy have been shown to increase the risks of developing periodontal disease, and so has stress. When you’re stressed, your body has a more difficult time fighting infection, including that which forms in the gums.
Certain medications might negatively impact your oral health which is why it’s important that your dentist know all that you are taking, along with the dosage. Tooth clenching or grinding can accelerate the rate that the tissues that support your teeth weaken, which can lead to periodontal disease.
Diabetes and certain disorders of the immune system can contribute to problems with the gums as can poor nutrition.
Periodontal disease treatment begins with an effort to scrape away the plaque and tartar that have built up in the root surfaces. This process helps remove the irritating toxins, too. Once the deep pockets have been thoroughly cleaned, surgery usually can be avoided if ongoing, regular maintenance is performed.
When surgery is necessary, the type will depend on the severity of the periodontal disease. Pocket depth reduction reduces the size of the pockets that have developed, making it easer to keep plaque out.
The pockets are cleaned and then surgically tightened around the tooth. Regenerative procedures attempt to regenerate the tissues and bone that have been lost.
Crown lengthening involves surgically removing and reshaping gums so that more of the tooth is visible. Soft tissue grafts can cover up exposed tooth roots, reducing sensitivity. This procedure can also build up gum tissues that have been lost.
[Cav's Tip: While periodontal disease isn’t good, it’s not the end of the world and there are lots of ways you can take control of the situation and get your breath under control. Get the details here.
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Dental Care Tip: Fill Your Cavities
We all know that cavities are holes in your teeth caused by tooth decay. If you have cavities, run don’t walk to the dentist and set yourself up to get fillings. Not only do they add to bad breath all by themselves, but cavities also provide a perfect place for those pesky food particles that bad-breath-causing bacteria feed on to lodge in your mouth. Fillings help.
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What You Should Know About Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a mild form of periodontal disease. Its presence is indicated by a redness and/or swelling of the gum area. Those who have gingivitis usually have gums that bleed easily, too.
Gums generally bleed when slight pressure is applied such as after brushing or flossing. A change in the color of the gums is another indication that gingivitis may be present.
What makes gingivitis tricky to self-diagnose is that typically not much pain accompanies these symptoms. What also makes the problem go unnoticed by many is the fact that millions of Americans have some degree of gingivitis, especially those who are over age 35. Most don’t realize it isn’t ‘normal’ for their gums to bleed.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor dental hygiene. When plaque is not completely removed from the teeth, it will begin to release toxins. These toxins irritate the gums. In just a few days, plaque that is not removed from the teeth will turn into calculus, more commonly referred to as tartar.
These hardened deposits of plaque cannot be removed at home. A dentist must use a special tool to scrape away the tartar build-up. Because tartar cannot be easily removed, its presence will also irritate the gums. Tartar compounds the problem by giving bacteria one more location where it can grow.
Gingivitis is caused by other factors including genetics, certain medications, fluctuating hormones and certain diseases such as leukemia and diabetes. Fungal and viral infections such as oral thrush and herpes also negatively impact the gums.
A weakened immune system can also trigger gingivitis because the body has a more difficult time fighting off the bacteria that develop along with plaque.
A diet lacking in Vitamins B and C and calcium contributes to the onset of periodontal disease, too. Therefore poor nutrition is also a cause.
Effective treatment of gingivitis takes effort on behalf of the dentist and the patient. If you think you have gingivitis, it’s important to make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
The dentist will give your teeth a thorough cleaning that will include scraping the tartar off your teeth. The dentist uses a special scraping tool and the procedure might cause discomfort, but it’s absolutely necessary.
After completing the dental visit, the second step in treating and preventing future incidences of gingivitis is the development of a better at-home routine for tooth brushing and flossing.
Brush at least twice daily, in the morning and in the evening, using a new toothbrush after every 3 months. If possible, brush once more after lunch. Daily flossing is important, too. And be sure to floss all teeth, not just the ones in front.
Both of these steps are equally important because when gingivitis isn’t treated by the dentist and properly addressed by the individual, the condition can become much worse.
It can turn into periodontis, a more serious form of periodontal disease. At that stage, there is a real possibility that the tooth or teeth in the affected area might fall out – permanently.
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Clean Your Dentures Daily
Today’s Quick Tip: Clean Your Dentures Every Night
Dentures are like teeth in more ways than one; they not only help you eat, but they can cause bad breath if you don’t take care of them. You need to clean them regularly, every night is best, and be sure to use an anti-bacterial cleanser. That will stop bacteria from building up and giving you bad breath.
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Dental Care: Fluoride and Your Teeth
Fluoride plays an important role in keeping teeth healthy by helping to prevent tooth decay. That’s why fluoride is added to many toothpastes and why fluoride treatment has become a routine part of dental cleanings.
Fluoride is actually derived from fluorine, a prevalent element found within the Earth’s crust. Fortunately, most people get the fluoride their teeth need from their drinking water.
How can fluoride help prevent tooth decay? It does so two ways. First, part of the fluoride that enters the bloodstream travels to the teeth and once there, helps strengthen enamel. The enamel is the translucent material that covers your teeth.
Stronger enamel helps minimize the effects of demineralization - the loss of minerals caused by the damaging acids the bacteria in plaque produce. Demineralization will weaken a tooth’s enamel over time, making it more susceptible to decay. As the enamel decays, it’s more susceptible to dental cavities.
The other way fluoride benefits teeth is during the remineralization process. Remineralization is the body’s natural way of replenishing the minerals that have been lost via the demineralization process. Each time you drink milk, for example, a portion of the minerals contained in milk head to the teeth to assist with remineralization.
Fluoride works the same way. As it enters the body, either via drinking water, mouthwash, toothpaste or topical application, it helps enamel replenish its supply of fluoride. While remineralization is taking place, it has the added benefit of slowing down plaque’s ability to produce damaging acids.
To supplement or not? That’s a controversial question and the bottom line is this. If your drinking water supply is not fluorinated, you should inquire about receiving fluoride supplements.
Children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years especially need fluoride as it’s the most effective way there is so far to keep dental decay under control. A dentist or your child’s doctor can prescribe fluoride in liquid or tablet form when deemed necessary.
Most people who get their drinking water from a ground water supply or from a water processing plant get an adequate amount of fluoride. However, those who purchase bottled water may have a problem because fluorine is not added to many brands.
While bottled water may have other benefits, its lack of fluoride may outweigh those benefits. If you drink bottled water and you’re unsure whether it contains fluoride, check the ingredients listed on the label.
The controversy surrounding fluoride centers on the possibility of getting too much into your system. Like other vitamins and minerals, too much may cause problems. The most common result of excess fluoride is fluorosis, which may be unsightly, but isn’t harmful. Fluorosis is a condition in which the enamel becomes discolored or mottled.
Fluoride toxicity is more serious and occurs when a large amount of fluoride is ingested in a short time. Its symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, pain in the abdomen and abnormal thirst.
Since this occurs most frequently in small children, it’s important to keep toothpaste out of children’s reach and to supervise children while they brush their teeth.
[Cav's Note: Did you know that most commercial oral care products "cover-up" bad breath instead of prevent it? Learn more here.]
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How A Lowly Toothpick Can Help Your Bad Breath
Today’s Quick Tip: Use A Toothpick
Anything that remains in the mouth long enough can contribute to bad breath. Sometimes you get something stuck in your mouth that brushing and flossing just don’t seem to be able to get rid of. Try a toothpick, sometimes its rigid shape is what you need. Once you get everything that doesn’t belong out of your mouth your breath will probably smell a lot better.
[Cav Says: Did you know that most commercial oral care products "cover-up" bad breath instead of prevent it? Learn more here.]
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