A recent study released by the International Journal of General Medicine cited the oral health benefits of the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient in preventing reoccurring infections in the mouth and throat in children. A second study found that the ingredient may offer the same benefits for adults. Researchers from Stratum...

The source of halitosis should never be a mystery. While it may be difficult to pinpoint exactly where your bad breath is coming from, it's necessary to get to the root of it so you can cure your problem. There are many different causes of bad breath, and each of...

There is really no food that can combat bad breath, yet you can still find many articles that claim to know the secret herb or fruit that will keep halitosis at bay. People have claimed that herbs such as tarragon, rosemary and coriander can knock out bad breath, but in...

At breath clinics across the nation, halitosis professionals like me are constantly fielding questions about oral odor. Some of these inquiries are old chestnuts that we hear time and again, like "What causes bad breath?" or "Why isn't alcohol-based mouthwash getting rid of my halitosis?" Others are less common, with...

Bad breath studies and bacteriology have gone hand in hand for a long time. That's why today's specialty breath fresheners offer such targeted treatments -- they are the result of decades, sometimes even centuries, of research into what causes halitosis. From early microscopes to modern genetic sequencing and halimeters, scientists...

What causes the common cold? A group of viruses. What's behind stomach ulcers? A single strain of bacteria. What causes tetanus? A single species of microbe (not rust, as you might expect). And bad breath? In all, halitosis probably has more than 100 causes: oral bacteria, dental plaque, tartar, gingivitis,...

For some reason, May seems to have been the season for discussion of stinky cuisine. Maybe it's because certain smelly fruits and veggies ripen around that time. Perhaps it's due to the increasing popularity of exotic food journalism. Whatever the reason, the Internet is all but exploding with stories of...

This month has been a big one for news about bad breath. In particular, several stories have come out voicing concern over the ingredients in non-specialty breath fresheners. While such a topic is nothing new, the substances that researchers made note of are especially common. This means that now, more...

If you stepped into the 1800s (or sped into them at 88 mph, if you prefer), what would you do when you found that you had bad breath? In any age, you'd probably want to avoid making yourself conspicuous with halitosis. So how would you take care of it? Well,...

Have you ever really looked at your tongue? Does it have a coating or a color that doesn't seem right to you? We all know that it's important to brush, floss and use a mouthwash when doing our (at least) twice-daily oral hygiene routine -- but do you remember to...

While bad breath has been around pretty much as long as man has, research in the science world continues to find out what is behind bad breath and how to fix it -- not to mention new advances in technology. Here are some articles highlighting what's going on in the...

Halitosis doesn't have an age requirement. As we've discussed previously, childhood bad breath can be a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Here are some articles that not only discuss kids and bad breath, but breakdown the science behind it.

One article discusses exactly this point. Children...

There are constantly new developments in the world of oral care and, more specifically, bad breath. Here are a few new studies that are worth mentioning in the fight to understand and banish bad breath.

Certain types of bad breath (commonly known as situational bad breath) can be relieved...

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are often misdiagnosed and fairly common. Tonsil stones are caused by the accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that become lodged in your tonsils. These can also lead to bad breath, but this can be countered with good oral hygiene. Sometimes people make the...

Bad breath is often something that adults are aware of, but did you know that children can have halitosis, too? For you parents out there, here are some articles that go into more detail about kids and bad breath.

One article discusses Lewis First,...

If you're into staying with the latest gossip in entertainment, it can be tough to keep up. While bad breath isn't sexy, it is often noteworthy. Here are some stories in which bad breath has made its way into the media spotlight.

Halitosis may not be a laughing matter. Often...

Let's face it; food is a major part of our everyday lives. We eat to be healthy, to satisfy cravings, to deal with stress and just because we're hungry. But did you ever stop to think that your food choices may affect your breath? Several recent articles have focused on...

To most of us, bad breath is an annoyance at most. However, there are some instances where bad breath is more than just something to be mindful of.

One article tells of a 30-year-old man name Li Fuyan from the Yunnan Province in southern China that was admitted...

We already know about the benefits of some mainstream probiotics: improving digestion and helping with diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Recently, new types of probiotics have been released to the public that have benefits beyond the belly.

Before discussing the issues oral care probiotics can help treat, here's the scoop...

If you're staying on top of the world of health products, you already know about probiotics. Different from antibiotics, probiotics are a natural way to help your body defend against outside predators. May sound a bit militaristic, but actually probiotics are about trumping bad bacteria with the good. If you've...