Bad Breath? How To Stop Mouth Breathing At Night
Did you know chronic mouth breathing can cause gum disease and worsen symptoms of preexisting illnesses? You may breathe through your mouth without thinking twice about it, but this habit comes with its own complications. Here’s how to stop mouth breathing at night. Causes and Symptoms of Mouth Breathing There are many health conditions that […]
Skipping Breakfast Leads to Bad Breath in Teens
Does your teenager skip breakfast often? Maybe they don’t like to eat first thing in the morning, or maybe they like to just roll out of bed and rush out of the house each morning? If so, you might want to get them to slow down and have a good breakfast daily, for their mouth […]
Some Surprising Ways to Rid Your Mouth of Bad Breath
Halitosis stinks, literally, and sometimes standard methods for dental hygiene just don’t cut it. You use mouth wash, brush, floss, and even use the tongue scraper every day, but you still suffer from bad breath. If this sounds like a problem you are having, then be sure to read on to learn some of the […]
To Fill or Not To Fill… That Is The Question
To fill or not to fill; that is the question. To cave to the dentist chair, or succumb to the cavity and forever hold your peace. Well the choice is yours. But we are here to give you all the facts you need to make an educated decision. A cavity, also known as tooth decay, […]
Oil Pulling and Oral Health
In the 35 years that he practiced dentistry, Dr. Richard Sterling thought he had heard and seen everything – until Sherry Geiger, RDH, approached him with some very interesting observations. She noticed an unusual improvement in the health of her patients’ gum tissue, and, as a result, a decrease in overall gum disease. They both […]
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad Breath is something everyone is familiar with and yet many are unaware that they are part of the offending population. Ever talked with a stranger, or worse yet, a good friend and been attacked by the precarious odor emitting from their mouth? It’s hard to tell someone, “Hey, you have bad breath, take care […]
5 Tips To Remedy Bad Breath
Halitosis, more commonly known as “bad breath,” plagues all of us at one time or another. The cause is sometimes from gastric reflux, lactose intolerance, liver and kidney disease or sinus problems requiring intervention from your physician. Here we focus on garden variety bad breath, which comes from dental problems including decay, gum disease and […]