Tonsil stones can create a condition known as Halitosis, which is a stubborn bad breath and taste disorder many people suffer from.

Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths, are those nasty whitish/yellow colored, foul-smelling, lumps on your tonsils. These tonsil stones are caused by an accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that becomes lodged in the tonsils. This debris, which includes mucous from post nasal drip, putrifies in the back of your throat, and collects in what are called the tonsil crypts. These tonsil crypts are small divots or pockets which appear on the surface of the tonsils, in which the tonsil stones may accumulate.
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Green tea has been enjoyed by people in China and Japan for thousands of years. Over time, it’s also become much more widely known in the West.

A lot of people nowadays know that green tea benefits the overall health, but not a lot know precisely why. And believe me — after I’ve learned all of green tea’s health benefits, I get a completely different feeling every time I drink it. I not only enjoy the taste, but also the satisfaction of knowing I’m sipping something my body loves. I want you to enjoy exactly the same feeling — so here are all the benefits you’ll get from a delicious cup of tea.
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With all the excitement regarding high protein diets, one area that is often not talked about is a diet rich in protein can be a major contributor to bad breath. Actually, there are several causes of bad breath, many of which most people have given little, if any, thought to.

Have you ever thought of the impact a person’s breath can have on their career? Often, the only place the smell of your breath is mentioned is in the dentist’s office. Yet, it is definitely something to think of.

Think of the last time you encountered someone with bad breath. Did you tell them? Probably not. It’s not as easy to say, “By the way, your breath is offensive,” as it is to say, “You have something on your shirt.”
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Everyone has a variety of bacteria in their mouth, but some have more than others. When everything’s balanced, this bacteria helps you by beginning the digestive process.

But excess bacteria in your mouth (or too much of the wrong kind) has been shown to cause tooth decay, gingivitis or gum disease. So, even though you might not have gingivitis, you need to know how to control these plaque-building bacteria.
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Does this sound familiar to you? As they cleaned my teeth, my dentist and hygienist mentioned that I had irritated gums: a symptom of gingivitis. Sometimes, I could even see the bloodstains that the hygienist quietly wiped away with a towel.

It was embarrassing enough to know that I wasn’t controlling my gingivitis problem, but to know that she was actually trying not to make a big deal out of it was troubling.
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