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 [...]
Jul 30 2010
Is there an oral problem that’s marring your smile? Are you aware of the oral problems that are likely to affect you in the absence of proper oral care? Do you know what you need to do if you get rid of such a problem?
Bad breath, or halitosis, can mar your smile when [...]
Jul 17 2010
“You stink!” I’m sure you don’t want to hear that ever. And yet, there are times when it would have been better if a friend came and told you that. After all, you could do something about it before you arrived for a meeting with your boss or a client. Only if that friend of [...]
Jun 24 2010
Your dentist will call it halitosis. We’ll stick to calling it bad breath. Bad breath is intolerable when someone else sports it; it is an embarrassment when you have it. But what would you call a situation when everyone refrains from talking to you and you are not aware you are giving them a foul [...]
Apr 11 2010
Dentists are smart. No, not only because they are qualified people capable of treating your dental problems. They are smart also because of the way they interact with you. Some of them tend to overwhelm you with their dental jargon. If your dentist loves flaunting his/her wisdom, you should be prepared to surprise him/her with [...]
Apr 01 2010
Do you have bad breath? No? Are you sure? You can find out yourself. Lick the back of your hand and then smell it after a count of five. Does it smell foul? If yes, you have bad breath. Here are some simple tips to avoid it.
Rinse your mouth well every time you eat [...]
Mar 02 2010
What is halitosis?
Well, halitosis is just a fancy name for bad breath. That is how your doctors and dentists will refer to it.
How can I find out if I have bad breath?
It is believed that the person sporting bad breath never knows he/she has it. Well, not always. If I have bad [...]
Feb 20 2010
Bad breath is embarrassing, that is, when you find out you have bad breath. There may be a number of instances where your bad breath has annoyed people and you haven’t been even aware! Wondering how to find out if you have bad breath? Here’s a simple tip:
Lick the back of your hand. Keep [...]
Nov 23 2009
Even if it is, there are chances that you are not aware of it. So, how can you find out if you have bad breath? Lick the back of your hand and then count till ten. Now, smell it. If there is a foul smell, you have bad breath. Let me tell you how you [...]
Aug 15 2009
While referring to problems in your teeth, your dentist may often use terms that are alien to you. In today’s post, we introduce you to the dental jargon defining such problems.
Edentulous: Your dentist will use this term for you if you don’t have any teeth in either the upper jaw or the lower jaw. This [...]