Getting rid of bad breath can be a challenge.
Typical home treatments if effective at all were only a temporary solution.
Dentists, until recent years, would often compound the problem with traditional dental hygiene solutions that never addressed the real issue which are the creation of volatile sulfur compounds or VSC's.
Contrary to the once held belief that fowl breath odor comes from the stomach; research has proven that this usually is not the case.
There are a variety of causes but many are the result of giving bacteria natively inherent in the oral cavity an opportunity to produce volatile sulfur compounds.
The Ideal home treatment will prevent or reduce VSC production.
Who is Dr.
Harold Katz Dr.
Katz world renowned specialist and founder of the California Breath clinics is a graduate of the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) school of dentistry.
Dr.
Katz has also been awarded a degree in Bacteriology.
In 1993 he began his search to find a bad breath treatment experimented with a series of compounds that would attack Anaerobic Sulfur-Producing bacteria.
Out of these studies was born what is now known as the TheraBreath System.
After much experimentation Dr.
Katz discovered that properly PH buffered oxygenating compounds proved to be a successful treatment for chronic Halitosis.
How To Find Out If You Have Bad Breath Clinical testing with the use of a Halimeter for unusually high concentrations of sulfides in the breath.
In Home Testing Lick the back of your hand wait about 10 seconds and smell for a bad odor.
This works because you are checking for sulfur compounds that have been transferred from your tongue to the back of your hand.
Do Breath Mints, Mouthwashes And Gums Work Popular over the counter mints, gums and candies only temporarily freshen breath because they contain ingredients like sugar which help to increase the production of VSC's (volatile sulfur compounds).
Mouthwashes are no better because most contain alcohol or sugars and both ingredients aid bacteria in producing sulfur compounds.
Zox breath fresheners contain no sugar but a natural sweetener called Xylitol.
It also contains Zinc Gluconate which helps to neutralize VSC production.
Symptoms Of Odor Breath Whitish Globs On Tonsils White Coating On Tongue Post Nasal Drip Dry Mouth Thick Saliva Sour, Bitter Or Metallic Taste Causes There is no one cause for bad breath but many which create a fertile environment for bacteria to flourish.
Hormonal Changes Diabetes Post Nasal Drip Dry Mouth Alcohol Smoking Medications causing dry mouth Excess Mucus in the throat High Protein Diets Medications Anorexiants Anticonvulsants (seizures) Antidepressants Antihistamines(Cold Medications) Antihypertensive(High blood pressure) Bronchodilators Decongestants Narcotics Foods There are many foods that cause bad breath because they produce sulfur compounds.
But, it is unlikely that many of us will stop eating these foods entirely.
Instead, we can cut our consumption of foods known to produce VSC's.
Furthermore, we can take measures that will neutralize their ability to cause breath odor by using an oxygenating solution.
Onions Garlic Coffee Milk Cheese Most Dairy Products Fish Red Meat Beans Alcohol Other Causes Dry mouth (Xerostomia) produce less saliva resulting in the absence or reduced levels of oxygen.
Sulfur compounds thrive under these conditions resulting in Halitosis.
Post Nasal Drip When a person has Post Nasal Drip mucus coats the back of the throat and tongue.
Mucus contains protein strands.
These protein strands are broken down by bacteria to form Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell) and Methyl Mercaptan.
Tonsil Stones Tonsilloliths or Tonsil Stones are caused by an accumulation of sulfur producing bacteria which become lodged in the tonsils.
AktivOxigen/Nasal-Sinus Drops assist in preventing Tonsil Stones.
A daily routine of using an oxygenating toothpaste, mouthwash and tongue scrapper will help Getting Rid Of Morning Breath During sleep VSC's are produced because of decreased saliva production resulting in dry mouth.
Coating the throat before bedtime with an oxygenating solution can reduce or in many cases remove the symptoms of morning bad breath.
Bad Breath Can Be Treated But No Known Cure Because the bacteria that cause bad breath are a part of the digestive process, it would be impossible to remove them.
Instead we prevent these bacteria from producing odor causing sulfur compounds.
Typical home treatments if effective at all were only a temporary solution.
Dentists, until recent years, would often compound the problem with traditional dental hygiene solutions that never addressed the real issue which are the creation of volatile sulfur compounds or VSC's.
Contrary to the once held belief that fowl breath odor comes from the stomach; research has proven that this usually is not the case.
There are a variety of causes but many are the result of giving bacteria natively inherent in the oral cavity an opportunity to produce volatile sulfur compounds.
The Ideal home treatment will prevent or reduce VSC production.
Who is Dr.
Harold Katz Dr.
Katz world renowned specialist and founder of the California Breath clinics is a graduate of the University of Los Angeles (UCLA) school of dentistry.
Dr.
Katz has also been awarded a degree in Bacteriology.
In 1993 he began his search to find a bad breath treatment experimented with a series of compounds that would attack Anaerobic Sulfur-Producing bacteria.
Out of these studies was born what is now known as the TheraBreath System.
After much experimentation Dr.
Katz discovered that properly PH buffered oxygenating compounds proved to be a successful treatment for chronic Halitosis.
How To Find Out If You Have Bad Breath Clinical testing with the use of a Halimeter for unusually high concentrations of sulfides in the breath.
In Home Testing Lick the back of your hand wait about 10 seconds and smell for a bad odor.
This works because you are checking for sulfur compounds that have been transferred from your tongue to the back of your hand.
Do Breath Mints, Mouthwashes And Gums Work Popular over the counter mints, gums and candies only temporarily freshen breath because they contain ingredients like sugar which help to increase the production of VSC's (volatile sulfur compounds).
Mouthwashes are no better because most contain alcohol or sugars and both ingredients aid bacteria in producing sulfur compounds.
Zox breath fresheners contain no sugar but a natural sweetener called Xylitol.
It also contains Zinc Gluconate which helps to neutralize VSC production.
Symptoms Of Odor Breath Whitish Globs On Tonsils White Coating On Tongue Post Nasal Drip Dry Mouth Thick Saliva Sour, Bitter Or Metallic Taste Causes There is no one cause for bad breath but many which create a fertile environment for bacteria to flourish.
Hormonal Changes Diabetes Post Nasal Drip Dry Mouth Alcohol Smoking Medications causing dry mouth Excess Mucus in the throat High Protein Diets Medications Anorexiants Anticonvulsants (seizures) Antidepressants Antihistamines(Cold Medications) Antihypertensive(High blood pressure) Bronchodilators Decongestants Narcotics Foods There are many foods that cause bad breath because they produce sulfur compounds.
But, it is unlikely that many of us will stop eating these foods entirely.
Instead, we can cut our consumption of foods known to produce VSC's.
Furthermore, we can take measures that will neutralize their ability to cause breath odor by using an oxygenating solution.
Onions Garlic Coffee Milk Cheese Most Dairy Products Fish Red Meat Beans Alcohol Other Causes Dry mouth (Xerostomia) produce less saliva resulting in the absence or reduced levels of oxygen.
Sulfur compounds thrive under these conditions resulting in Halitosis.
Post Nasal Drip When a person has Post Nasal Drip mucus coats the back of the throat and tongue.
Mucus contains protein strands.
These protein strands are broken down by bacteria to form Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell) and Methyl Mercaptan.
Tonsil Stones Tonsilloliths or Tonsil Stones are caused by an accumulation of sulfur producing bacteria which become lodged in the tonsils.
AktivOxigen/Nasal-Sinus Drops assist in preventing Tonsil Stones.
A daily routine of using an oxygenating toothpaste, mouthwash and tongue scrapper will help Getting Rid Of Morning Breath During sleep VSC's are produced because of decreased saliva production resulting in dry mouth.
Coating the throat before bedtime with an oxygenating solution can reduce or in many cases remove the symptoms of morning bad breath.
Bad Breath Can Be Treated But No Known Cure Because the bacteria that cause bad breath are a part of the digestive process, it would be impossible to remove them.
Instead we prevent these bacteria from producing odor causing sulfur compounds.