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Bad Breath Blog A blog from America’s Bad Breath Expert and creator of the TheraBreath formula
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Do you wonder if you have chronic bad breath? Do you want some guidance? Be prepared for Valentine’s Day and practice good oral hygiene!
You can listen Dr. Katz debunk some bad breath myths and talk about his halitosis research and experiences on KABC with Mark and Brian. Click here to listen.
Our very own Dr. Katz is now a columnist for the Huffington Post! He wrote his first article for this newspaper today, called “Does Your Breath Make Cupid Faint? How To Keep Your Bad Breath From Wilting Her Valentine’s Day Flowers.” He gives some major pointers on how you can avoid bad breath on a day where it definitely is a downfall to have halitosis.
In the article, he mentions that some sources of bad breath are milk chocolate, candy hearts, foods with a high concentration of sulfur compounds, including onions and garlic (even cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels Sprouts!), champagne, wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. Furthermore, most oral hygiene products have not changed in over 100 years! Most mouthwashes contain alcohol, which causes dehydration (thus causing bad breath), and many toothpastes have the harsh detergent Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as an ingredient. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate allegedly causes canker sores…and halitosis, of course. Breath mints and chewing gum contain sugar, which helps the bad breath-causing bacteria proliferate in your mouth.
Dr. Katz provides some tips on combating bad breath on Valentine’s Day. Try drinking tea instead of coffee, and avoid sugar if you can. Eat dark chocolate instead of normal chocolate, since it has less sugar and no dairy. Eat fruits and veggies that have a lot of water like apples, strawberries, watermelon, and celery.
In order to prevent morning-after breath, you should oxygenate your mouth, so keep hydrated and use oxygenating oral products like gum, toothpaste, or mouthwash before you go to sleep.
Dr. Harold Katz, also known as the “Bad Breath Doctor or the “Bad Breath Guru“, toured the country testing people for halitosis. When Dr. Katz tests people’s bad breath, he uses a device called the ‘halimeter’. A score above 100 means that someone likely has halitosis. A person who has a score under 100 means that their breath is fairly fresh. Many people were relieved when they found out that they had low scores on the halimeter.
Unfortunately, it’s hard for a person to smell his or her own breath. Blowing in one’s own hand is not a way you can really test how bad your breath is. According to Dr. Katz, he says “it’s a good way to smell your hand.” So, how does one try to smell his or her own breath? Dr. Katz says that if you lick the back of your hand, allow it to dry, you can smell if you have halitosis. Allegedly, the halitosis-causing bacteria will remain on the back of your hand, thus letting you know that you might have bad breath.
All in all, Phoenix passed the “Bad Breath Test“, since Dr. Katz couldn’t find anyone with dragon breath! That means that the Phoenicians are “kissable”, just in the nick of time for Valentine’s Day.
Source: Phoenix Metro News
On Dec. 18, 2009 at 8:50 AM PST, Dr. Katz is going to be LIVE on the TV show ’Fox and Friends’ to talk about bad foods (the ones most likely to cause halitosis) during the Holidays. On Dec. 18 at 9 AM PST, Dr. Katz will also be on their online program to talk about good foods (foods less likely to cause bad breath) for the holidays. Check it out on: http://foxnews.com.
According to Air America, people refer to Dr. Harold Katz as the “final authority” on breath. Dr. Katz has been on countless televsion shows like the CBS Early Show, The View, and he’s helped millions of people around the globe get fresher breath. Some of his main areas of expertise are halitosis, dry mouth, and tonsil stones. He went on The Lionel Show on December 11, 2009 to talk about “The Horrors of Holiday halitosis-2/" title="Halitosis">Halitosis”. It’s definitely not a joking manner, especially if you’re standing under a mistletoe.
Dr. Katz shows how to check for and get rid of bad breath on WABC Eye Witness News NYC.
From the Desk of Dr. Harold Katz
Most of the time I write about bad breath. However there are other oral care issues which have to be addressed on a daily basis to make sure your mouth stays in tip top shape. As your ‘virtual dentist’ I want to cover some of these other topics in upcoming emails to make sure you are well informed about staying your healthiest.
The topic I’d like to touch on today is gum care. Do you see occasional gum bleeding when you brush? The dreaded ‘Pink in the Sink’? Did you stop flossing because it caused extreme bleeding and irritation? Have you observed gum recession that has continued to get worse over time? These are signs of gingivitis, and they need to be addressed quickly before becoming a serious problem.
Over time, food particles and other proteins collect in pockets between your teeth and gums. This dark, moist, food laden area becomes a great place for bacteria to live and feast. As their colonies grow and thrive, they irritate your gums and force them to recede down the tooth root. As you floss or brush the irritated gum tissue will bleed and even potentially ooze, becoming inflamed and painful. This irritated tissue will recede, causing root exposure, giving bacteria access to the root for lasting and permanent damage. Bleeding gums can even create opportunity for bacteria to get into the bloodstream leading to far more serious issues like heart disease.
Gum disease is a remarkably common condition, afflicting over forty percent of the adult population. While advanced cases do require the attention of a specialist and dental visits to properly treat, most common cases are relatively mild and can be treated easily with an over the counter medicated oral hygiene regimen. Treating gum disease before it becomes advanced is crucial, as dental treatment for neglected gums is unpleasant and extremely expensive.
I created my PerioTherapy formulas for this very reason : to treat gingivitis and gum disease before it gets out of hand and requires injections or surgery to fix. PerioTherapy uses the power of CoQ10, Tea Tree Oil, and my own proprietary and patented formulas to combat germs at the gumline and strengthen gum tissue, effectively eliminating “pink in the sink.” I perfected PerioTherapy for over a decade in my own practice before making it available to the public. Since then I have sold millions of bottles and tubes in Europe and the US to patients suffering from gum bleeding and irritation. Their reviews have been remarkable, with many patients saying not only have their gums become healthier and stronger but that their dentists have been incredibly pleased with the strides they have made since using PerioTherapy on a daily basis.
If you do suffer from gum issues such as pain, swelling, bleeding, or recession I would recommend you try PerioTherapy for yourself for 30 days. See if this patented process works as well for you as it has for the tens of thousands who are now loyal users. If you don’t see an improvement in your gums in that short time send the products back to me for a full refund.
Yours in good health,
Harold Katz, DDS
Prevent bad breath today by listening to Dr. Katz’ instructions on ABC News about the cures.
Aside from brushing and flossing, there are other things that your dentist could you tell so you can better care for your teeth. There are secrets that dentists know that their patients do not. These usually include the following:
1) Your dentist can tell if you smoke. Even if someone brushes their teeth or tries to cover it up with mints, gum, or mouthwash, the smell is actually embedded in the mouth, especially the gum tissue!
2) The oral bacteria that causes cavities can spread on food and cutlery. For instance, mothers will share their utensils and food with their kids, but bad bacteria can be spread this way. This also goes to say that one should take special care when kissing (especially their little ones) if he or she has gum disease or cavities, since these bacteria are contagious.
3) When most people brush, they only clean less than 1/4 of their mouths! Most people brush for 30 seconds or less, and good oral hygiene requires at least five minutes of brushing and flossing each day. One should brush at least 2-3 minutes at a time, and floss for 1-2 minutes each time. When people brush only 30 seconds, they are missing their back molars 90% of the time.
4) Bleaching Teeth Too Much Can Make Them Translucent! Teeth whitening can thin the enamel, so never bleach your teeth more than once every six months. If the gel bothers your gums and teeth, try a fluoride rinse or gel before and after using the bleaching gel. This will make your teeth less sensitive.
5) Don’t get your mouth deep cleaned when you only need a regular cleaning. Some dentists want to charge your insurance more, so they will tell you that you need a deep cleaning when you do not. Those who need a deep cleaning are people who have a lot of tartar on their roots or other symptoms of disease.
Source: ABC News
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