What is plaque?

Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in your mouth to produce acids. Sugared foods, such as candy and cookies, are not the only culprits. Starches, such as bread, crackers, and cereal, also cause acids to form. If you snack often, you could be having acid attacks all day long. After many acid attacks, your teeth may decay.

Plaque also produces substances that irritate the gums, making them red, tender or bleed easily. After a while, gums may pull away from the teeth. Pockets form and fill with more bacteria and pus. If the gums are not treated, the bone around the teeth can be destroyed. The teeth may become loose or have to be removed. In fact, periodontal (gum) disease is a main cause of tooth loss in adults.

One way to prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease is by eating a balanced diet and limiting the number of between-meal snacks. If you need a snack, choose nutritious foods such as raw vegetables, plain yogurt, cheese or a piece of fruit.

How do I brush my teeth?

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums.
• Move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth-wide) strokes.
• Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
• Use the “toe” of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke.
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.
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After using the mouth rinse one time, I noticed the difference. The bad breath sulfuric (rotten egg) taste was finally gone. “

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Hello folks. I was thinking back on my habits, (bad and good) and remembered the times I should have and could have but didn’t clean my teeth and gums. The few seconds I would have lost each of those times would have saved me a lot of pain and suffering, not to mention money. I think I’ve finally got my mind right and so I try and clean my teeth and gums several times a day. It has made a tremendous difference in my oral care. I brush and rinse and message my gums and have improved my condition drastically. I even sleep better. I can hold conversations without worrying about chasing the dog out of the house because of bad breath. If you don’t already, take the extra few seconds and start cleaning your teeth and gums a couple of times a day. I promise you will notice the difference. therabreath

If you are like me, then you’re probably thinking “Not another breath spray – isn’t rinsing and brushing enough?“

It’s a valid question……and one that I think I’ve tried to answer before, but I don’t mind doing again.

Let me start by saying this – ‘Bad Breath’ is the odor of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSC’s) that are created from the anaerobic bacteria that live in your mouth, between your teeth, beneath the surface of your tongue, in the back of your throat, and in your tonsils (if they exist).

See the picture to the right…. reaching your mouth, teeth, and front of your tongue in regions D, E, and F is simple – tens of thousands of you do it every day with our TheraBreath Oral Rinses and Toothpastes. But what about the production of odors “farther” back (Regions A, B, and C) – in the very back of your tongue, deep in your throat or in your tonsils?

When you gargle with an oral rinse (mouthwash) – most of time it can be very difficult to reach way down deep in your throat. Many of my patients find that a ‘Gag Reflex’ kicks in (this happens automatically in most people when something – anything – touches a sensitive area in the back of your throat and tongue). So what can you do? To stop bad breath you MUST neutralize the sulfur compounds that have been created by the anaerobic bacteria that live in deep recesses of your throat and tongue. Learn more at therabreath.

Dr. Harold Katz

You’re about to learn how you can have clean, fresh breath every day for the rest of your life.

Bad breath is caused by Anaerobic Sulfur Producing Bacteria which normally live WITHIN the surface of the tongue and in the throat. These bacteria are supposed to be there, because they assist humans in digestion by breaking down proteins found in specific foods, mucous or phlegm, blood, and in diseased or “broken-down” oral tissue. Under certain conditions, these bacteria start to break down proteins at a very high rate. Proteins are made up of Amino Acids. Two of the Amino Acids (Cysteine and Methionine) are dense with sulfur. These sulfur compounds are actually by-products of anaerobic bacteria (Fusobacterium and Actinomyces, among others). Everyone needs these bacteria, because they assist the digestion process. But, unfortunately, for some, as yet undetermined reason these particular bacteria are found in higher numbers in those anguished by Bad Breath. (Various theories attribute this to hormonal changes, a history of medications, usually antibiotics or sulfa drugs-which create an imbalance of oral bacteria, or even Genetics-these disorders appear to run in some families.) We do know however, that it seems to be evenly split between men and women.

If you suffer from dry mouth, it means you also have less oxygen in your mouth. An oral environment with less oxygen is a breeding ground for sulfur-producing bacteria and bad breath. Bad breath creates problems in both your personal and professional lives. If your afflicted with bad breath, you should know that you are not alone. Bad breath (halitosis) affects at least 50 million people in the United States. let us help you get aquainted with what causes bad breath and why.

Many adults and children are living with bad breath (halitosis) .At certain times of the day. community awareness of this problem is evidenced by the investment of an $850 million mouthwash industry In the United States, even though people argue that commercially available products have only marginal effect on halitosis.

Biofilm and bacteria are both present in the oral cavity. When the biofilm dies, (about every 24 hours). It decays and is then joined by bacteria, that begins the offencive odor. Doctors and oral care providers are not adequitly informed about the causes and treatments of bad breath. (halitosis). Thus there are many suggestive treatments.

Here are a few ways to help lessen your breath problems.

Using floss is considered an effective practice as is using anti-cavity products. If you do not do this you are leaving over 40 percent of your tooth areas untreated.

Brushing your teeth at least two minutes after eating is good and this includes the gum line. Messaging the gum line is healthy for your teeth. Use a soft bristle brush and good anti-cavity toothpaste.

Clean Your Tongue, Cleaning or scraping your tongue removes bacteria and helps with bad breath.

So now we know that keeping the mouth clean is extremely important in keeping our breath fresh and pleasant.

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