Fad diets gain popularity because they let you shed pounds quickly, but health professionals warn they often come with side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation and dehydration. One additional side effect that doesn’t get as much attention, though, is this. They can cause bad breath. Dehydration is the key symptom related to fad… Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Fad Diets and Bad Breath
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Say Goodbye to Morning Breath
Waking up with that not-so-minty-fresh breath in the morning is not ideal. But cosmetic dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman has some tips for avoiding that embarrassment: “It’s important to know the cause of the bad breath. Certain medications or health conditions may be the culprit, although most morning breath is caused by dry mouth,” Vetysman says. “Lack… Continue reading Say Goodbye to Morning Breath
The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Although bad breath (also known as halitosis) may sometimes be a symptom of serious illnesses such as lung disease, diabetes or liver failure, the cause is usually much more benign. According to the Mayo Clinic News Network, the breakdown of food particles and other “debris” by bacteria in and around your teeth can cause a… Continue reading The Best Remedies for Bad Breath
Bad Oral Health Can Ruin Romantic Relationships
Maybe the sexual flame is waning. Maybe your sex life is really good but you wish it could be even better. Forget the sex toys, lotions, pills, videos, role playing and whatever else you’re trying, and take a good look inside your mouth. Bad oral health can lead to bad sex! Dr. Susan Maples, author… Continue reading Bad Oral Health Can Ruin Romantic Relationships
Why Bad Breath Complaints Heat Up in the Summer
By Bob Kross PhD
Whether it’s a picnic, beach day, family gathering or a night out with friends, summer is a time when people come together for fun. Don’t let that great social buzz kill, bad breath, spoil the fun!
For a significant number of people bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unnecessary embarrassment caused by malodorant sulfur compounds created by putrefying bacteria in your mouth, primarily in crevices of your tongue.