Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye With Some Tabletop Tools

You’re used to it. That fresh, minty taste of toothpaste gives you a kick when you wake up in the morning. Really, you can’t imagine living without it. Well, there’s no reason why you should — just add a little something extra to that toothbrush, and you might find you’ve kissed bad breath goodbye.

Salt of the Earth

Salt & Pepper for bad breath?
It’s hard to believe that something as simple as a little salt and pepper on your toothbrush could go such a long way when it comes to preventing bad breath. But it’s true.

Pepper is a strong antibacterial agent, and so is salt. Furthermore, a little salt around the base of the gum serves to tighten up the tissue. This discourages the bacteria that usually gather in pockets at the base of the teeth, leading to gum disease. So take those salt and pepper shakers off the dining room table and bring them into your bathroom.
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Do You Know How To Brush Your Teeth?

how to brush your teeth “It is absolutely amazing how many patients have no idea how to brush their teeth,” says Dr. Maryam Edalat, a Manhattan Periodontist and Cosmetic Dentist at Park Plaza Dental Specialties.

[USPRwire, Wed Dec 14 2005] “It is absolutely amazing how many patients have no idea how to brush their teeth,” says Dr. Maryam Edalat, a Manhattan Periodontist and Cosmetic Dentist at Park Plaza Dental Specialties. “I am always surprised by this huge number — as many as 75 percent — because improper brushing can result in as much damage to your teeth and gums as not brushing at all.”
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Diagnosis: Halitosis

FlossingDon’t be appalled by your dentist’s diagnosis of halitosis! It may sound like some kind of weird disease, with serious side effects. But halitosis is actually quite common, and very treatable. It’s simply a fancy name for bad breath.

Halitosis is a real, treatable condition. It doesn’t refer to the breath issues some of us get just because we like to eat interesting foods. Halitosis is not caused by delicious garlic and onion culinary delights. It is actually the result of bacteria.
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Pregnancy and Bad Breath

Pregnancy and Bad BreathAs if women don’t have enough discomfort to suffer through during pregnancy — bad breath and pregnancy are directly linked.

During pregnancy, levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen fluctuate and have various affects on the body that can result in bad breath. This hormone flux causes an increase in the production of plaque on your teeth. Since plaque contains sulfur producing bacteria, the result is bad breath. So here we have a direct link between pregnancy and bad breath.
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Ways to Make Your Breath Better

waterMany people in America suffer from chronic bad breath. But what about the Americans who don’t necessarily have bad breath, but are looking for ways to improve their breath for work, a special date, or just boosting overall confidence? Here are several tips for creating the freshest breath you can.
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