The Bad Breath Blog

Gum disease is much more common than you might think, and it can lead to major health problems like diabetes and heart disease.

Infographic: Oral Health vs. Overall Health by 1Dental.com

It’s not so tough to think about bad breath, ruminate on gum disease or visualize the specialty cures for gingivitis. But can you do it all at once? It might help to have a nice infographic to look at, which is exactly what the folks at 1Dental have made.

The handy chart covers a lot of the bases that we regularly discuss here at TheraBreath. However, if you think it’s only about halitosis and the occasional oral-odor-related faux pas, you’re in for a surprise.

The fact is, gum disease, periodontitis and other serious oral health problems can do much more than foul up your breath. They can also increase your risk for some dire chronic illnesses, making cures for gingivitis more critical than ever.

For starters, the infographic notes that as many as one-half of all Americans have some level of gum disease, while a smaller fraction – between 5 and 10 percent – have serious gingivitis, or even periodontal disease.

As is immediately obvious when you take a peek at the page, these gum diseases come with some nasty baggage:

- People with periodontitis are four times more likely to develop pneumonia, compared to those without the gum condition.

- Fully 95 percent of people with diabetes have periodontal disease!

- Gum disease can contribute to lung infections and chronic pulmonary conditions.

- Mothers-to-be with periodontal disease have a sevenfold greater chance of giving birth prematurely or having an underweight baby.

Check out the infographic for more in that vein, as well as for ways to improve your dental health and avoid gum disease. The risks associated with periodontal disease are some of the very reasons that we’ve been recommending PerioTherapy for years. By fighting bad breath and attending to your gum health today, you may be able to avoid serious risks tomorrow.

Wow, I just found out that Walgreens is having an AMAZING special on Probiotics…. but only until this Saturday, so you must HURRY!

Yesterday I posted an article all about the benefits of my new TheraBreath Multi-Symptom Probiotics, however I just stopped by my local Walgreens last night, and I discovered that they are having an AMAZING special right now!

TheraBreath Multi-Symptom Probiotics are usually sold at Walgreens for anywhere from $25 – $28, however right now, they are on sale for only $19.99, PLUS you get a $10 “same as cash” coupon you can use for anything else you buy at Walgreens. This means that you can pickup a box of TheraBreath Multi-Symptom Probiotics for only $9.99!

However here’s the catch – it looks like this special is only good for TWO MORE DAYS (until this Saturday), so you’ll need to hurry…. so stop by your local Walgreens an pickup a box of my new TheraBreath Multi-Symptom Probiotics at a HUGE discount. But do it soon as the last day to receive this discount is Saturday, April 9th.

To find a Walgreens near you, use our retail locator at http://www.therabreath.com/loc_retail.asp.

Yours in good oral health,

Harold Katz, DDS

Last week we let you know that we have made a MAJOR IMPROVEMENT to TheraBreath Probiotics AND have made them a LOT LESS EXPENSIVE at the same time.

Our new TheraBreath Multi Symptom Probiotics are the only oral care probiotics in the world with patented BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 beneficial bacteria. If you have used our Aktiv-K12 Probiotics for fresh breath you already know how incredibly effective the BLIS K12 Probiotic ingredient is for reducing bad breath and improving overall oral cavity health. Now, our TheraBreath Multi Symptom Probiotics blend the proven effectiveness of BLIS K12 with the newly discovered strain of BLIS M18 in order to help your body resist tooth decay, plaque buildup, tooth staining, biofilm, ear ache, sore throats, sensitive teeth, and other oral and throat issues.

Together, these two beneficial bacteria help to provide your mouth with broad spectrum protection against many common oral and throat concerns. Best of all, using our new product is easy. You brush with the included Toothpaste, then simply mix a little package of TheraBreath Multi Symptom Probiotics with water. Then rinse and gargle. You do this every day for a week (twice on day one and twice on day seven) to attempt to colonize your oral cavity with beneficial bacteria. Once colonies are established, you should see the benefits of these remarkable probiotic bacteria rather quickly. You should expect fewer cavities, fresher breath, whiter teeth, reduction in gumand tooth sensitivity, and less frequent sore throat and ear ache incidents for those people who have a tendency to experience them. It may sound too good to be true but believe me it’s not. We’ve spent almost 10 years developing this break-through blend of Probiotics and have been successful way beyond our expectations. If you want to know more about the science behind the product, I encourage you to visit our PROBITIC RESEARCH PAGE or download our PROBIOTIC TREATMENT GUIDE and read more.

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From the desk of Dr. Harold Katz -

Hi All;

I wanted you to be among the first to hear about the biggest thing to hit the oral care section of your drug store in years. The last time I made an announcement this important was when Walgreens Drug Stores became the first chain in America to stock my premium TheraBreath Fresh Breath formulas. That was over ten years ago. Since that time, TheraBreath has changed the way America treats bad breath. And now, we are about to shake things up all over again.

Announcing: TheraBreath Oral Care Multi Symptom Probiotic

I’m proud to announce that Walgreens will be the first retailer in the United States to stock my newest innovation – TheraBreath Oral Care Multi Symptom Probiotic – starting THIS WEEK!

TheraBreath Oral Care Multi Symptom Probiotic is the first treatment of its kind – the only Oral Care Probiotic using BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 bacteria, clinically proven to help the body resist oral cavity & throat issues ranging from ear aches and sore throats to plaque, biofilm, and tooth sensitivity. If you haven’t already heard about BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 let me assure you that you will – these two naturally-occurring probiotics were discovered during a University study which found that a very small percentage of some children showed a natural resistance to the above mentioned problems. They were extremely fortunate to have colonies of BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 naturally growing on their tongue and throat. The scientific press has been buzzing about the power of BLIS probiotics for some time. And now, TheraBreath is proud to be the exclusive oral care manufacturer to offer BLIS K12 and M18 probiotics directly to consumers in America.

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Have you ever taken a stroll down the toothbrush aisle and noticed all of the choices one has to make? There are toothbrushes of all shapes, sizes, colors and hardness. Toothbrushes range from hard to soft, but in recent years, “hard” or “firm” tooth brushes have become scarcer.

Why is this? Well just because you are using a hard toothbrush doesn’t mean you are doing your gums and teeth any favors. In fact, you may be damaging them more than taking care of them. Dr. Katz recommends a supersoft toothbrush.  This is much less damaging on gums and allows you to brush much more thoroughly. It is important to do a thorough job when brushing your teeth, but make sure you are doing it gently and angling the toothbrush towards your gumline.

By brushing 2-3 times a day with a soft toothbrush and doing a gentle, yet thorough job, you will be taking the best care of your teeth and gums without doing any damage that a firm toothbrush might do.

So don’t be fooled by all the expensive toothbrushes with the bells and whistles. Use a simple, high quality supersoft toothbrush and put in the time (3 full minutes) to brush your teeth and gums properly.