03/10/23 Spicy Foods and Bad Breath
One question we are often asked is how do you prevent or get rid of bad breath that is caused by eating strong smelling or spicy foods? Firstly we need to understand why spicy foods can cause odourous breath. Foods like onion, garlic and spices can stick to the tongue and as we swallow them…
26/09/23 Why do people worry about having bad breath?
Bad Breath isn’t life or death so why do so many people worry if they have it? There are several reasons for worrying about bad breath. Social and Personal Bad breath can be socially embarrassing as sufferers may fear that others can smell their unpleasant breath. This can lead to self-consciousness, low self-esteem and anxiety…
19/09/23 Flossing your teeth made easier
Flossing is now even easier! Do you floss every day? This is usually one of the first questions that Dentists ask when you visit them. I have always found interdental brushes to be very effective. One brand in particular has dominated our shelves and the price has always been quite high but now Wisdom have launched their…
04/09/23 Can other people smell my bad breath?
Can other people smell my bad breath? Yes, chances are, if you can taste your bad breath, then other people can often smell your bad breath too, especially if it is strong or persistent. The signs that someone else can smell your breath are they may touch their nose, stand back or turn their head…
National Smile Month
Your Oral Health A healthy smile can be a great asset. Not only can it benefit you socially and help you in other things such as your careers and relationships, but it also has many more practical benefits. Your teeth have such an important role to play in your life. They help you chew and…
Is your Drink Causing your Bad Breath?
Dr. Gary Herskovits a Dentist in New York has said that what you drink has a huge influence on your breath. Here’s what he had to say; Alcohol Alcohol dries your mouth out which in turn allows more bacteria to form and to make your breath smell bad. Some alcoholic drinks have a strong smell…
Is a Stomach Ulcer causing your Bad Breath?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that’s found in the stomach of 40% of the population. This infection is most commonly associated with stomach ulcers but it has also been linked to bad breath. A study from the Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry in Plymouth found that getting rid of helicobacter pylori with antibiotics…
Can Talking Too Much cause Bad Breath?
Anything that dehydrates the mouth will increase the risk of bad breath as saliva helps wash away odour-causing bacteria or cells. That’s why mouth odour is worse in the morning because saliva flow has been reduced during the night. Bad breath is more common in those who breathe through the mouth too. Talking a lot…
How to Avoid Bad Breath over Christmas and New Year
Christmas is a time for socialising and enjoying time with your family and friends, the last thing you want to do is worry about bad breath. We are unable to smell our own breath so the only signs that you do have bad breath is when people turn away when you are talking to…
Latest Oral Care Advice is not to rinse after brushing BUT BEFORE
The latest oral care advice on brushing your teeth from the BDA (British Dental Association) suggests that rinsing your mouth after brushing washes away the fluoride from your toothpaste. This suggests our ProFresh Oral Care Routine is PERFECT because our ProFresh Mouthwash works best BEFORE brushing your teeth. We have always recommended using ProFresh Mouthwash…
Embarrassing Bodies talks about Bad Breath
We all love watching Embarrassing Bodies on C4 from behind our cushions but this Doctor from EB gives some really useful advice about bad breath and how to get rid of it. This is what they had to say: There’s no shame in having halitosis (or bad breath, as it is more commonly known)….
Looking after your teeth as you get older
When we are young, our parents teach us to take care of our teeth. They tell us how important it is to visit the dentist, not to eat too many sweets and to brush our teeth at least twice a day. After all we only get one set of natural teeth. So once we have…
6 Habits that can cause Bad Breath
Everyone suffers from a bit of bad breath from time to time but there are some habits that we have that make our breath smell a lot worse than it should. Sleeping with your mouth open Sleeping with your mouth open dries the mouth out, stripping the mouth of bacteria-killing saliva. So the dribble that…
National Smile Month 2016
Your Oral Health A healthy smile can be a great asset. Not only can it benefit you socially and help you in other things such as your careers and relationships, but it also has many more practical benefits. Your teeth have such an important role to play in your life. They help you chew and…
Tonsil Stones cause Bad Breath
Tonsil stones are also known as tonsilloliths. They are caused by debris and bacteria building up and getting stuck in the tonsils. The debris including mucus from post nasal drop turns putrid in the back of the throat and collects in the small pockets on the surface of the tonsils. To find out more about…