Many people are concerned with the color of their teeth. Some people feel that with age, their teeth have become yellowed. Others want to look their best for an approaching event. Whatever the reason, it’s hard to deny that a bright smile can make anyone look younger, healthier and more attractive. There are a number…
Many first time mothers-to-be are surprised when they experience bad breath or unpleasant tastes in their mouth. While there can be deeper issues at stake, many times pregnancy-induced halitosis is a common issue that upon additional care, can be resolved. Why do Pregnant Women Experience Bad Breath? Changes in Hormones Pregnancy, particularly in…
90% of halitosis cases deal with problems related either directly or indirectly to the tongue. This makes sense as this is the first site for incoming, undigested down foods. Under certain conditions such as oral neglect, the tongue can be a breeding grown for bacterial growth. Problems of the tongue aren’t always attributed to poor…
Many people that have halitosis don’t understand where it comes from. They practice superior oral care, have no oral conditions or diseases, stay away from odorous foods and abstain from smoking. In cases like these, many times the halitosis can be explained by medical conditions or diseases the individual has completely unrelated to their mouth….
Every year, clients come to the Center for Breath Treatment and explain the frustration and embarrassment they have been suffering from due to their bad breath. They claim to have tried everything under the sun, and yet nothing will cure their bad breath. In some cases, I inch a bit closer, only to discover there…
Allergies are rampant in the southwest this season, and many of my patients are feeling it. This week in Austin, Texas, they are experience record levels or cedar and juniper pollen and the result is heavy allergies. That means both congestion and chronic post nasal drip… and also an influx of chronic halitosis.At The Center…
A portion of my clients are smokers… and for these individuals, one the first thing I recommend is quitting. Quit right now, if not for your lungs and heart, for your breath. Many of my clients insist their halitosis is not – in fact – smoking related. “The smell isn’t smoky,” they insist. Or “I…
With the holiday season underway many of you have probably already started your shopping for family and friends, but often the hardest part is figuring out what to get that hard-to-shop-for man on your list. Whether it’s your brother, father, husband or boyfriend we all know a guy that’s hard to shop for!This year we…
As a breath health specialist, I find myself treating patients with chronic sinusitis and frequent sinus infections. Not only are sinus infections miserable, but they also contribute to the bacteria-friendly environment that results in severe halitosis. Symptoms of sinus infections include headache, low grade fever, ear fullness, facial pressure, fatigue, bad breath, a foul taste…
Morning breath is an unfortunate fact of life. It affects everyone to some degree. Even individuals who have never struggled with halitosis will most likely have offensive breathe first thing in the morning. And while there are things that can exasperate bad morning breath such as medical conditions, medications, diet and lifestyle, morning breath is…