Jun 09 2011
Have you ever had a date where everything seems to be going really well. You’re compatible, you both laugh at the same things, everything about the relationship appears to be perfect. At the end of the evening, there’s the traditional first date kiss – and, oh my gosh, what is that smell?
Bad breath – [...]
Apr 01 2011
Bad breath affects everyone at some point in their lives. One of the leading causes of bad breath is our diet, the overuse of garlic or onions being a classic example. However, bad breath is not always diet related, it can also be related to our overall health. I mentioned tonsillitis in a previous post [...]
Mar 25 2011
When we think about oral health and our teeth, most thoughts turn to brushing teeth, dentists, and related issues such as fillings and extractions. Oral health goes well beyond fillings and extractions venturing into areas such as oral cancer and gum disease. It is now recognized that gum disease can play a major role in [...]
Feb 04 2011
There are a number of different ways to test for bad breath. Some are good and some may actually hide the fact that you have bad breath. One of the problems we have is that our bodies have difficulty identifying our own smells – why? Because we live with them day after day so we [...]
Dec 09 2010
When it comes to bad breath, you should forget the lozenges, sprays, and mouthwashes that are commercially available. In most cases, all they do is mask the problem. In fact, some of them can make your breath smell worse – let’s face it, a bunch of roses in a trash can is not going to [...]
Oct 12 2010
If you really care about your teeth then you should be following a good daily dental hygiene regime. In a way, dentists have a vested interest in you not having good teeth. However, that’s not our game – we would rather see everyone with a good strong healthy set of teeth. But what’s in it [...]
Oct 07 2010
Bad breath, halitosis, bird cage mouth – there are hundreds of different terms used to describe this condition. For many, bad breath is like a life sentence behind bars, it has totally ruined their social life. Strangely, this problem can be resolved – it just takes a little effort.
If you do have bad breath, your [...]
Sep 01 2010
Why do we have bad breath? Imagine not cleaning the garbage bin at home for a couple of days. The stench will not let you stay at home unless you are stuffing the garbage bin with only shredded paper. Now, imagine parts of the garbage sitting in your mouth for hours. Your mouth will, of [...]
Aug 23 2010
I must confess I judge people by their appearance. As in, the first impression is always formed by the way a person presents himself/herself. Now, let me also tell you that I am not looking for a Prada label on people’s clothes. I like people who maintain personal hygiene and wear clean clothes. But when [...]
Aug 03 2010
What do you check when you are about to leave home – for work or leisure? Most of us check our reflection in the mirror. A friend of mine always ensures his shoes are shining bright. Another friend checks to see if she is carrying makeup in her bag. While everything else is fine, don’t [...]