Halitosis

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Got Bad Breath? Try This

Oct 14, 2008 - We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath, but it can be mortifying if you're dealing with it all the time. When it comes to preventing this odorous issue, I don't need to tell you to quit cigarettes if you're a smoker or to brush and floss regularly (since you already know that), so here are some other tips to keep your mouth smelling fresh.

Get your teeth checked out by your dentist. - 7 Comments
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Tips For Beating Bad Breath

Apr 16, 2007 - Nothing is worse than having bad breath. Unless you're talking to someone who has bad breath, because that can be pretty bad too! Unfortunately you can not really do anything about someone else's bad breath, but you can do something about your own. - 2 Comments

Periodontal disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Symptoms of Periodontal Disease Symptoms of periodontal disease include red and swollen gums, persistent bad breath, and gum recession and loose teeth. Smoking, certain types of illnesses (diabetes), older age, and other factors increase the risk for periodontal disease. If you have periodontal disease, your dentist may refer you to a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating this condition. - 0 Comments

Breath odor

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad breath; Halitosis Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. - 0 Comments

Dental care - adult

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Illustrations Oral anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Alternative Names Teeth - caring for Information Tooth decay and gum disease are largely caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to accumulate on teeth within 20 minutes after eating. If this plaque is not removed thoroughly each day, tooth decay will flourish. - 0 Comments

Bad Breath? Could Be a Bug

Apr 15, 2008 - For some people who suffer from halitosis (severe bad breath), it can be really embarrassing. It's often caused by the breakdown of bacteria in a person's mouth, which produces a foul-smelling sulfur odor on the tongue. Bad breath can also originate in the lungs or sinuses. - 7 Comments

Spice It Up: Cardamom

Jan 03, 2008 - Tired of the same old flavors, then you really should try something new and spice up your life. Adding herbs and spices to food is a great low-calorie, low-sodium way to improve the taste of your meal while increasing the health benefits as well. Lately, I have been craving cardamom. - 8 Comments