Showing posts with label Halitosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halitosis. Show all posts

Fight Gum Problems with this simple Tips

Posted by Admin Wednesday, 7 April 2010

They say teeth is the most important part of you smile. But how about our gums? Do we take care of our gums whenever we brush are teeth? Does brushing alone can keep our gums healthy.When i was a kid i never thought that bleeding gums would lead to gingivitis. until my dentist told me. So at an early age. I already learned how to take care of my gums.

Most people who suffers from gum problems, are already suffering from gingivitis. There are so many popular ways on how you can actually prevent it. but i gathered for most effective steps of them all.

1. Brushing your teeth. Yes, i know you heard it before, but this is the first thing you shouldn't miss to so. brushing twice daily or more can prevent gingivitis. And dental flossing wouldn't hurt. So try to make it a habit to brush and floss. Food left in between teeth may not only cause cavities but may also cause bad breath.

2.Eat a well- balanced diet. Try to consume 500mg of Vitamin c and calcium, based on studies. Lack of nutritious food are more prone to Gingivitis.

3. Use a good mouth wash. Toothpaste doesn't kill all the germs in your mouth. better have a back up.

4. Massage your gums for few minutes. Before brushing your teeth, try to use the the soft bristles of tooth brush and try to massage your gums, but don't put too much pressure. or just simply massage your gums with the use of fingers. It will help the blood circulation in your gums.
Simple but effective techniques that prevent Gingivitis. I can see some happy smiles on their way.




Clean and fresh the Healthy way!

Posted by Admin Friday, 19 March 2010

Being clean, fresh and bacteria free are signs of good and healthy lifestyle. To prevent diseases you should start with a clean and refreshing environment. These are the 8 ways to stay clean and fresh all day!

1. Potato for your eyes. Yes potato juice for your eyes. Forget cucumber slices. Did you you know that starchy juice from grated potatoes is great for treating dark under-eyes? Potato has a whitening enzyme called
catecholase that can brighten your eye areas quickly. Grate some spuds, squeeze it, dip cotton balls into the juice and apply directly unto the under-eye area. Let dry and wash off after 30 minutes.

2. Brush your skin-Yes. skin. Always keep an old, soft natural-bristle brush within arm's reach of your desk a home or in the office, not only you feel clean and germ free but it also stimulates your skin's natural oil production. When you have a minute to spare, brush your arms and legs with a soft strokes and see your dead skin flying away.

3. Do not underestimate the power of mouthwash. Mouthwash keeps your breath smelling fresh longer beacuse it simply kills germs that cause bad breath. Bye bye, halitosis.

4. Honey me. If you're fighting acne or have an infected cut anywhere in your body grab some raw honey from the pantry and dab it on the affected area. Honey is actually an ancient remedy and is known to be one of nature's most effective anti-bacterial creations.

5.Herb's aren't just for cooking. For a quick aromatherapy pick-me-up, run your hands lightly over the leaves of a rosemary plant and rub the essential oils onto your wrist or neck. To clear garlic breath, grab a couple of fresh mint leaves and chew, chew, chew. For nausea, sniff some sliced ginger.

6. Clean dirty nails quickly. Clean stained nails with an old toothbrush and whitening toothpaste. scrub around the cuticle and under the nail. For stubborn stains scary as it may sound, dip your fingers quickly in bleach and brush the stains off.

7. Always wash your hands - many times a day. but remember to use a mild lotion to keep your skin soft on your hands. germ free and soft and try to use fresh scented hand sanitizer.

8. Nothing beats a glass of water. - Drinking water will hydrate you and when you have plenty of water you make plenty of urine. Since the kidneys make urine by filtering waste out of the blood drinking plenty of water will help the kidneys keep the blood "clean".

Nobody wants a Bad Breath

Posted by Admin Friday, 4 December 2009


When suddenly nobody wants to talk to you, and you don't know why, maybe its your breath because nobody wants to talk to a person with bad breath. Bad breath also known as halitosis, is a periodic or persistent foul or fetid odor exhaled from the mouth.

There dozens of Bad breath causes but here are 6 main causes of Bad breath:

  1. Poor oral hygiene = this is very common to all of us we all know that if we don't brush our teeth we don't just loose our teeth but bad mouth odor also occurs. Without proper brushing and flossing, food particles and plaque build up on the teeth, gum's, tongue, dentures, and other orthodontic appliances (braces, splint, retainer). Bacteria begin to grow and produced bad mouth odors. Bleeding gum's also causes bad breath.
  2. Diet = Drinking alcohol and eating strong-smelling foods, such as garlic, onions, cabbage, and hot and spicy foods can give you bad breath for a day or so after consumption. So with foods high in milk and butterfat. Hunger ca also contribute to bad breath.
  3. Smoking = Smoking is another leading cause of bad breath. Tar and nicotine residues coat the teeth, tongue, and insides of mouth and lungs, making your breath smelly.
  4. Health conditions = Tonsillitis, pneumonia, mouth sore, sinus infection, and even the common cold can also cause bad breath. So can stomach problems and certain medications.
  5. Dry mouth = Due to decreased flow of saliva. This may result from sleeping with your mouth open (morning mouth), talking for a long periods, breathing through your mouth, and medications of medical conditions. Chewing leads to the flow of saliva, which decreases bad breath.
  6. Age = Even with good oral hygiene, the breath of older people may not be pleasant because of changes in the glands that produce saliva.
Here what we can do to fight bad breath, its is generally manageable with our own will of self care, except where there are underlying health problems. The best way to stop bad breath is to step up your oral hygiene regimen. Like our dentist said brush our teeth after every meal and floss daily. See your dentist for an exam or cleaning at least twice a year. If your gum's bleed when you floss or brush, you may have gum disease or gingivitis. If the condition does not improve after three weeks of careful oral hygiene, now is the time to see a dentist. Brush the top of your tongue with a soft toothbrush or tongue cleaner. The tongue, specially the far in the back where it goes down your throat, can have bacteria that can cause bad breath. Studies proved that people who brush the top and back surface of their tongue not only there teeth, have better breath than people people who brush only their teeth. Always clean your dentures and removable orthodontic appliances every night as directed by your dentist. If you smoke stop now, it takes two weeks after you stop smoking before the smell of tobacco is fully out of your system. Always drink plenty of water to avoid a dry mouth. You can also use some saliva substitutes if you have a dry mouth causes of health conditions and medications, ask your dentist for an example. Watch what you ingest, apples, citrus fruits, lettuce and raw vegetables cleanse the teeth. Parsley is a natural breath freshener. Mouth washes, breath mints, and sprays may mask the odor of bad breath temporarily, but they don't get at the source of the problem. Avoid sugary breath mint, which can worsen the bad breath. Bacteria thrive on sugar and can cause dental cavities. And last but not the least just don't skip meals. Chewing promotes saliva flow and detergent action, both of which decrease mouth odor.

Food flavors that can fight bad breath causing food.

Posted by Admin Monday, 5 January 2009


Nobody wants a Bad breath (Halitosis if you prefer the scientific name), we blame it on decaying food, dental cavities, and acid reflux.Today, people spend more than half a billion dollars for mouthwashes that often contain little more than alcohol and flavoring. A research has found that natural food flavors can save you from having a bad breath, from common foods that causes bad breath, here are some examples of food that causes bad breath and its counterpart food flavors that helps to minimize the cause of bad breath from this bad breath causing foods:


  • Garlic versus Parsley = The plants natural oils can neutralize the scent of garlic foods.
  • Coffee versus Big red gum = Germ killing cinnamon cuts bacteria by fifty percent.
  • Meat versus Mint floss = decaying hunks between your teeth are the main cause of Atkins breath.
  • Cheese versus Black tea = It rinses away proteins antibacterial properties, it also reduces stinky plaques.