Note from Dr. Katz’ desk:

As a dentist specializing in the treatment of halitosis, I have treated over ten thousand patients through the California Breath Clinics. I typically start each first consultation with a brief overview I thought would be helpful to share with you. It goes a little something like this…

Everyone has the germs responsible for bad breath living on their tongue and in the back of their throat. Under the right circumstances, those germs will cause bad breath. The trick to always having fresh breath is stopping those bad breath germs from gobbling up protein, digesting it, and excreting sulfur all over your mouth… Sorry about painting that picture, but it’s a very accurate description of what takes place in your mouth every day.

Luckily, it’s not complicated to keep bad breath bacteria in check. Here are five simple and common sense tips you can use every day to minimize opportunities for halitosis to strike:

1. Drink plenty of water

It’s good for you. It keeps you strong, thin, healthy, and young looking. It also keeps your breath fresh. A well hydrated mouth is one rich with saliva. Saliva is your body’s own and most effective germ fighter. Drink more water, have more saliva, control mouth germs, have fresher breath. Simple, right?

2. Check your prescriptions

Medication that may improve your overall health may also improve the environment for bad breath germs. Many prescriptions have dry mouth as a side effect. Dry mouth means a lack of saliva and rampant bacterial growth. If you experience Dry Mouth from prescriptions, using a regimen such a TheraBreath Toothpaste and Oral Rinse will help restore a healthy amount of moisture and encourage saliva production. A healthy level of saliva is necessary to maintain fresh breath.

3. Rinse after every meal (even if it’s only with water)

Most people brush only once a day. As a dentist, it’s disappointing to say the least. That means that food you have at breakfast after your morning brushing has a chance to feed bacteria in your mouth for 23 or so hours. That’s more than enough time to not only feed bad breath bacteria but to encourage plaque and decay. If I can’t get you to brush after every meal, at least rinse with drinking water. Swish it around vigorously to remove traces of sugars and proteins and dislodge any food that may stick in between teeth and gums. Then spit or swallow, as the occasion dictates.

Remember however that water will simply remove pollutants that will feed bacteria that cause bad breath. To effectively control this bacteria you will need to use a toothpaste and mouthwash with an active ingredient such as TheraBreath. And don’t be like most people… remember to brush every morning AND every night. Your dentist will thank you.

4. Protein supplements feed germs too

Many nutritional supplements like whey and creatine are a germs perfect snack. It makes sense. Those supplements are designed to rapidly and efficiently feed your body. On the way to your stomach they feed hungry germs in your oral cavity as well. If you are taking protein supplements make sure you carefully and thoroughly brush and rinse after every dose. Don’t give bad breath germs a free meal.

5. A white or yellow tongue means germs are having a party

The colored coating on your tongue is actually a layer of bacteria waste. There, I said it. If your tongue has a thick coating that is white or yellow, it typically means bacteria are running wild. You will usually see such a coating if you forgot to brush the night before, after drinking alcohol which both feeds bacteria and dries your mouth, or if you are having a minor sore throat or other bacterial infection.

To help the problem, clean your tongue as well as the inside of your cheeks with either a tongue scraper or toothbrush covered with TheraBreath Toothpaste. This will quickly remove the coating and begin to control the bacteria producing it. Left unchecked, this bacteria can lead to much worse oral care problems than simple halitosis.

My patients have always found these tips helpful, and I hope you will too.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Harold Katz

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Bad breath, especially morning breath, can be a problem for everyone. Sometimes mouthwash is not enough, and the problem is chronic. Dry mouth can be a main cause of bad breath, since saliva is the the body’s natural defense against oral bacteria. Many things can cause dry mouth, including alcohol, medicines, stress, medical conditions, nasal infections, foods high in protein, smoking and poor oral hygiene. Since bad breath can be so embarrassing, it is no surprise that it can cause social problems and mental problems. Some people may be afraid to talk to others or refuse to go out. Seclusion can cause depression and if the sufferers take up comfort eating, weight gain can also occur.

Which remedies for bad breath actually work? Baking soda has been involved in many home remedies, and in some situations, it does not work. However, with bad breath it tends to work. If you brush your teeth and tongue with a tiny bit of baking soda, it can make the mouth have a less hospitable environment for the bad breath-causing bacteria to grow.

Also, homemade tea tree mouthwashes have become more popular in the fight against bad breath. Tea tree is supposed to be a powerful disinfectant, so if you add just a few drops of tea tree oil to your mouthwash, you’re already on your way to fresher breath. Also, there are other ingredients that you can add to your mouthwash in order to make your breath fresher, such as peppermint. Rinse your mouth out at least two times a day and you will very likely have an improvement in the way your breath smells!

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Reuters published an article about a study that found antidepressant use has more than doubled in the US, going from 13 million to 27 million Americans, between the years 1996 and 2005.  One of the reasons may be that more Americans are accepting the diagnosis of depression than ever before.  An increase in use, however, has not been seen among blacks.   

The researchers noticed that not only are more Americans using antidepressants, but they are also receiving more antidepressant descriptions.  According to IMS Health, more than 164 million prescriptions were written last year for antidepressants, costing people $9.6 billion in the United States.   

As with most medications, there are many negative symptoms.  These include the obvious dry mouth and bad breath, which are symptoms in most prescription drugs.  For that, patients should try out TheraBreath and ZOX Breath Mints. 

These drugs affect the brain chemical serotonin, and studies found that those undergoing treatment with antipsychotic medications were less likely to undergo psychotherapy.  However, the decrease in visits to therapists may be attributed to the out-of-pocket costs for visits and lower insurance coverage. 

The FDA added its strongest warning on the use of all antidepressants in children and teens, called the “black box.”   Unfortunately, clinical trials have showed the increase in suicidal thoughts/behaviors in people using antidepressants, especially children and teens.

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The magnolia is one of the oldest flowering tree types in the world.  Magnolia bark contains polyphenols, which have been used for centuries by Chinese and Japanese medicine.  Now, the magnolia bark chemicals have been proven to get rid of bad breath.  Research printed in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that breath mints containing magnolia bark extract kill the majority of bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath within a half hour.  Magnolia bark extract significantly improves oral health around the world, and may be beneficial if used in chewing gum.

The mouth is an ideal environment for the bacteria that causes bad breath–especially four species of bacteria: Veilonella alcalescens, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Bacteroides melaninogenicus and Klebsiella pneumoniae.  These bacteria feed on food remains, dead cells, and other chemicals in the mouth, and in the process of their feeding, they release foul-smelling gases.  This putrefaction can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.

Regular chewing gum tends to only guard against these bacteria for a short period of time, and anti-bacterial products tend to have negative effects like tooth staining.  A team conducted a research project where they tested the power of a mint with and without the magnolia bark extract.  Without the extract, the mint destroyed just 3.6%  of the bacteria, and with the extract, 61% of the bacteria was killed. 

Furthermore, the extract has also been found to be useful for guarding against cavity-causing bacteria. 

Source: Softpedia

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Many people are unaware that the medications that they’ve been taking for years have actually contributed to their bad breath and taste disorder. It all boils down to the unfortunate side-effects of many medications which include dry mouth and alteration in taste perception.

According to the most recent research on prescription medications, 7 out of the top 10 medications used in the US during 1998 had “dry mouth, bad breath, or taste disorders” as a side effect.

We have compiled the following list for you, along with a list of other common medication that you may be taking:

Other Common medications are part of this problem also. This is only a partial list. Please consult your physician before altering the prescribed use of any of these medications.

ANOREXIANT Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Zantryl ……phentermine Anorex SR, Adipost, Bontril PDM……..phendimetrazine Mazanor, Sanorex …………………………… mazindol Pondimin, Fen-Phen …………………………fenfluramine Tenuate, Tepanil, Ten-Tab ……………….diethylpropion ANTIACNE Accutane …………………………………………. isotretinoin ANTIANXIETY Atarax, Vistaril …………………………………. hydroxyzine Ativan ……………………………………………….. lorazepam Centrax …………………………………………….. prazepam Equanil, Miltown ……………………………….. meprobamate Librium ……………………………………………… chlordiazepoxide Paxipam ……………………………………………. halazepam Serax ………………………………………………… oxazepam Valium ………………………………………………. diazepam Xanax ………………………………………………… alprazolam ANTICHOLINERGIC / ANTISPASMODIC Anaspaz …………………………………………….. hyoscyamine Atropisol. Sal-Tropine ……………………….. atropine Banthine …………………………………………….. methantheline Bellergal …………………………………………….. belladonna alkaloids Bentyl …………………………………………………. dicyclomine Daricon ………………………………………………. oxyphencyclimine Ditropan ……………………………………………… oxybutynin Donnatal, Kinesed ……..hyoscyamine with atropine,phenobarbital, scopolamine Librax ………………………………………………….. chlordiazepoxide with clidinium Pamine ………………………………………………… methscopolamine Pro-Banthine ……………………………………….. propantheline Transderm-Scop …………………………………. scopolamine ANTICONVULSANT Felbatol …………………………………………. felbamate Lamictal ………………………………………… lamotrigine Neurontin ………………………………………. gabapentin Tegretol …………………………………………. carbamazepine ANTIDEPRESSANTb Anafranil ………………………………………. clomipramine Asendin ………………………………………… amoxapine Elavil …………………………………………….. amitryptaline Luvox ……………………………………………. fluvoxamine Norpramin …………………………………….. desipramine Prozac ………………………………………….. fluoxetine Sinequan ………………………………………. doxepin Tofranil ………………………………………….. imipramine Wellbutrin ……………………………………… bupropion ANTIDIARRHETIC Imodium AD …………………………………… loperamide Lomotil …………………………………………….diphenoxylate with atropine Motofen ………………………………………….. difenoxin with atropine ANTIHISTAMINE Actifed ……………………………………………. triprolidine with pseudoephedrine Benadryl ………………………………………… diphenhydramine Chlor-Trimeton ………………………………. chlorpheniramine Claritin ……………………………………………. loratadine Dimetane ……………………………………….. brompheniramine Dimetapp……………..brompheniramine with phenylpropanolamine Hismanal …………………………………………. astemizole Phenergan ……………………………………….. promethazine Pyribenzamine (PBZ) ………………………. tripelennamine Seldane ……………………………………………. terfenadine ANTIHYPERTENSIVE Capoten ………………………………………. captopril Catapres …………………………………….. clonidine Coreg ………………………………………….. carvedilol Ismelin ………………………………………… guanethidine Minipress …………………………………….. prazosin Serpasil ……………………………………….. reserpine Wytensin ……………………………………… guanabenz ANTIINFLAMMATORY ANALGESIC Dolobid ………………………………………….. diflunisal Feldene ………………………………………….. piroxicam Motrin, Advil …………………………………… ibuprofen Nalfon …………………………………………….. fenoprofen Naprosyn ……………………………………….. naproxen ANTINAUSEANT/ANTIEMETIC Antivert ……………………………………… meclizine Dramamine ………………………………. dyphenhydramine Marezine …………………………………… cyclizine ANTIPARKINSONIAN Akineton …………………………………….. biperiden Artane ………………………………………… trihexyphenidyl Cogentin …………………………………….. benztropine mesylate Larodopa …………………………………….. levodopa Sinemet ………………………………………. carbidopa with levodopa ANTI-PSYCHOTIC Clozaril …………………………………………… clozapine Compazine …………………………………….. prochlorperazine Eskalith …………………………………………… lithium Haldol …………………………………………….. haloperidol Mellaril ……………………………………………. thioridazine Navane ……………………………………………. thiothixene Orap ………………………………………………… pimozide Sparine ……………………………………………. promazine Stelazine …………………………………………. trifluoperazine Thorazine ………………………………………… chlorpromazine BRONCHDILATOR Atrovent ………………………………………. ipratropium Isuprel …………………………………………. isoproterenol Proventil, Ventolin ……………………….. albuterol DECONGESTANT Ornade …….. phenylpropanolamine with chlorpheniramine Sudafed ………………………………………… pseudoephedrine DIURETIC Diuril ……………………………………………… chlorothiazide Dyazide, Maxzide …… triamterine and hydrochlorothiazide HydroDIURIL, Esidrix …………………… hydrochlorothiazide Hygroton ……………………………………….. chlorthalidone Lasix ……………………………………………… furosemide Midamor ………………………………………… amiloride MUSCLE RELAXANT Flexeril ………………………………………… cyclobenzaprine Lioresal ……………………………………….. baclofen Norflex, Disipal ……………………………. orphenadrine NARCOTIC ANALGESIC Demerol ………………………………………… meperidine MS Contin …………………………………….. morphine SEDATIVE Dalmane ………………………………………. flurazepam Halcion ………………………………………… triazolam Restoril ………………………………………… temazepam

ANTIDEPRESSANTS Prozac Norpramin Pertofrane Elavil Adapin Valium (occassionally) Imavate SK-Pramine Tofranil Aventyl Vivactil Zoloft Paxil Sigequan ANTIPARKINSONISM Akineton Artane Laradopa Parsidol ANTIHISTAMINES (Cold Medications) Actifed Benadryl Comtrex Dimetapp Pheran Triaminic Vistaril Historal ANTIHYPERTENSIVES (High Blood Pressure Medication): Beta Blockers, Diuretics, Anti-Coagulants Rautensin Isemelin Aldomet Serpasil Minipress Inversine Hyperoid Catapres Inderal Inderide Aquatensin Moderatic Diazide ANTISPASMODICS & ANTICHOLINERGICS (GASTROINTESTINAL TYPE) Quarzan Vistrax Combid Pro-Banthine Anaspaz PB Donnatal Pathibate ANTISPASMODICS & ANTICHOLINERGICS (URINARY TYPE) Pyridium Cystospaz Ditropan Urispas Trac-Tabs ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS Haldol Rau-Sed Serpasil Thorazine Stelazine Comazine Moban Daxolin Lithane Lithonate

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The TheraBreath System and its products are based on highly potent, but extremely safe Oxyd-VIII™. Oxyd-VIII is a refined and properly pH balanced formula derived from a chemical used in water purification for over 100 years, Sodium Chlorite. Our products have surpassed the “older” chemical known as “active” Chlorine Dioxide, to provide amazing results. The significant improvements have been registered both clinically and from Real People just like you, who have switched from one product to another.

[..."Dr. Katz, When I switched from...(one of our competitors) to your new formula I was a bit skeptical, but I wanted to try it to get rid of that lousy taste in my mouth. Thank you for explaining the difference, now my taste is the freshest it's been in 30 years, and even my grandchildren have started to kiss me again. Thank God for your miracle cure..."]

Reasons Why TheraBreath is Superior to any other group of Products

One:
Our active ingredient is Stabilized and generates Oxidizing Power as soon as it enters your mouth. This stabilization process allows TheraBreath to have up to a 3 year shelf-life.
[NOTE: Do not be confused by jealous competitors who state that TheraBreath does not contain active chlorine dioxide. Those statements are made to confuse the public. When any of the TheraBreath products enter your mouth, a chemical reaction takes place, which allows PLENTY of Fresh Oxidation every time you use it. That's why thousands of TheraBreath kits are sold every week in North America, Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia!]

Two:
TheraBreath has become the most “user-friendly” Anti-halitosis-2/" title="Halitosis">Halitosis System, featuring an Oral Rinse, Toothpaste, Breath Spray, Concentrated PowerDrops, and Oxygenating Chewing Gum, all designed to attack the root of the problem throughout the day with the utmost of convenience.

Some Breath-refreshing systems rely solely on mouthwash to fight bad breath.

Three:
TheraBreath ToothGel also contains Sodium Fluoride which fights decay. Fluoride has also been shown to be an effective de-sensitizing agent. Some of the other “Anti-halitosis-2/" title="Halitosis">Halitosis” systems do not contain any Fluoride at all. Before you purchase any “anti-halitosis-2/" title="Halitosis">Halitosis” product, make sure to ask if it contains Fluoride.

Four:
We have added highly concentrated Whole Leaf Aloe Vera to our toothpaste. Recent research in Asia has shown that Aloe Vera boosts the body’s ability to create collagen, which in turn strengthens weak and swollen gums to heal more quickly. (Bleeding gums provide a protein food source to the bacteria that create bad breath). No other “anti-halitosis-2/" title="Halitosis">Halitosis” system contains this form of Aloe Vera to fight this added problem.

Five:
Our toothpaste or tooth”gel” does not contain Saccharin. (some other breath-refreshing products do). Saccharin has been shown to be carcinogenic in lab animals. Also, for some people, Saccharin creates a bitter aftertaste, due to one of the chemical compounds produced during Saccharin’s chemical breakdown.

Six:
TheraBreath toothpaste does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (a harsh detergent), which has been shown to be related to an increased incidence of canker sores. Almost all toothpastes contain this chemical. Research has shown that SLS should not be used by those who suffer from canker sores. And because the toothpaste does not contain SLS, (which will cause high levels of foam in the mouth), you will be better able to cleanse these odor-causing bacteria from your mouth by being able to brush longer.

Seven:
Our toothpaste is actually a gel. Chemically speaking, gels are much smaller molecules than pastes, allowing deeper penetration below the tongue surface. TheraBreath toothpaste also contains premiere tooth polishing and whitening agents, in order to keep your smile white and brilliant, but without damaging abrasives. They are cruelty-free and are not harmful to the environment.

Clinical Studies on TheraBreath:

Presented on August 20, 1999 at UCLA – The University of California at Los Angeles – (at the 4th International Conference on Oral Malodor)

The Effects of Oxygenating TheraBreath Products on Bad Breath Patients – Testing of Saliva Production, and Reduction of VSC by Flame Chromatography and Halimeter Values.b

Bacterial production of Hydrogen Sulphide plays the main role in the ethiopathogenesis of bad breath, although there are several minor etiologic factors which also play a role. The anaerobic bacteria live in ideal areas, unreachable by oxygen, such as the back of the throat and tongue, interproximal areas of the teeth, periodontal pockets, and enlarged tonsilla. An oxygenating agent able to act in these regions could provide a benefit in eliminating halitosis.

Our study monitored 25 subjects at the Department of Periodontology of our University Dental School. The subjects all suffered with the most common signs of bad breath and were evaluated both before and after the study using GCF, Halimeter (manufactured by Interscan) readings, and their level of saliva production by a Periotron 8000.

Results showed a statistically significant decrease in Halimeter readings and GCF values, while at the same time increasing their level of saliva production.

Conclusion: TheraBreath products (Oral Rinse, Toothgel, Spray, PowerDrops, Chewing Gum, AktivOxigen Tablets) are able to scientifically eliminate bad breath (halitosis), while at the same time helping to create more saliva for those who suffer with dry mouth.

Independent study conducted by the following Doctors: G. Acikgoz, I. Devrim, M. Aldikacti, A. Kayipmaz, G. Keles of the Ondokuz Mayis University Dental School, Samsun Turkey

Why the OXYD-8 version of chlorine dioxide (used exclusively in TheraBreath) provides the longest & strongest relief:

TheraBreath is designed to produce copious amounts of “fresh, Potent” ClO2 “ON DEMAND” exactly where it’s needed – in the oral cavity, throat and tonsils.

Consumption of “FREE” ClO2 leads to replenishment of more “FREE” ClO2 by a simple Le Chatelier shift to the right.

The demand for ClO2 is caused by the presence of the proteins and acids in the anaerobic bacteria and the volatile sulfur compounds they produce. This sensitive trigger mechanism in the OXYD-8 active ingredient in TheraBreath does not require stabilizing elements, bleach (as used in the ProFresh system) or buffers needed in other formulas.

This allows TheraBreath to provide a much longer residual effect. Click Here to Order

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