The most common cause of bad breath is bacteria on the tongue and teeth. These bacteria cause gum and bone disease, toxic chemicals and produce unpleasant smells. For instance rotten egg, fecal, metallic and rotting cabbage. They are called volatile sulphur compounds or VSC’s and indicate that there is presence of an oral infection. In … Continue reading What causes bad breath & the impact
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Why does my breath smell bad?
The most common cause for your breath to smell bad is bacteria on the tongue and teeth. These bacteria cause gum and bone disease, toxic chemicals and produce unpleasant smells. For instance rotten egg, fecal, metallic and rotting cabbage. They are called volatile sulphur compounds or VSC’s and indicate that there is presence of an … Continue reading Why does my breath smell bad?
Gum disease & Bad breath
Alison Logee RDH - Dental Hygiene Wellness Centre - is certified to dispense the Oravital® System. Oravital® is a powerful diagnostic and treatment protocol for oral infections, including gingivitis, (sensitive or bleeding gums), periodontitis, (gum disease) and halitosis, (chronic bad breath). What is Oravital®? The Oravital® System features comprehensive microbiology diagnostics and targeted topical medication, to … Continue reading Gum disease & Bad breath
Sinus problems, bad breath and the neti pot
Sinus problems and bad breath.....what’s the connection? Our nose acts as a natural filter by trapping air pollutants, dust and bacteria. As debris accumulates it is brought to the back of the throat with the help of millions of hair like projections called cilia and are then swallowed. Acids in the stomach break down these … Continue reading Sinus problems, bad breath and the neti pot