If you’ve dealt with bad breath for a while, you might think you’ve tried everything — breath mints, mouth washes, brushing five times a day. But what about xylitol?

Mostly we hear about xylitol as a sugar substitute at home, for sweet treats like cakes and muffins. But it’s also a potent weapon used by dentists to help their patients whip periodontal disease and generally improve the health of their gums.
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It’s official — bad breath is number one. Number one when it comes to offensiveness, that is. In a poll of Canadians undertaken by Oral-B, 44% responded that bad breath was the “most offensive oral misdemeanor in the workplace.” Many added that if they knew they had dragon breath, they might skip out on their job or avoid important meetings in order to avoid offending their colleagues.

So is the problem an epidemic of poor oral hygiene? According to the director of a Toronto bad breath clinic, the problem may be more complicated. Director Anne Bosy is looking into the possibility that most corporate bad breath stems from more holistic problems, such as suppressed immune systems, too much stress and just plain bad eating habits.
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An Oklahoma City television station, KOCO, recently reiterated some expert findings that some foods can help bad breath, creating an oral environment that discourages the growth of odor-causing bacteria.

Some offer a mechanical aid by cleaning the mouth as you eat — for example, crunchy foods such as apples and carrots.

Other foods ward off smelly bacteria by creating an acidic environment they don’t like, such as fruits rich in natural vitamin C, like blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe and oranges.
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The Oral-B 7000 is one of the thousands of dental care products on the market today. We are all familiar with Oral-B. Mainly we think about the manual tooth brushes they manufacture with the indicator strip. Now, they’ve come out with something new — a high-functioning electric toothbrush called the Oral-B 7000.

This toothbrush has many features. First of all, it pulses and oscillates at the same time for additional plaque removal. It has been clinically shown to remove more plaque then manual tooth brushes. You may immediately feel a difference too. After brushing with the Oral-B 7000 teeth have a glossy, polished feel similar to leaving the dentist’s office.
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Freshka Mouthwash is a natural remedy for bad breath. There are numerous mouthwashes on the market available for purchase today, but Freshka Mouthwash is one of the few that offer a natural herbal remedy to freshen breath and keep your mouth healthy.

Freshka is an all-natural mouthwash that uses Pudina, Lavang, and Elaichi as ingredients. These herbal remedies help to freshen your breath while killing odor-causing bacteria. They not only fight bad breath, but aid in gum health as well. Freshka is made to treat tooth aches and bleeding gums. It not only helps your self image when dealing with bad breath, but also your physical well-being. Bleeding gums may mean periodontal disease, which should be prevented or addressed aggressively.
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