Banish Tooth Decay with Friendly Sugar

It’s quite ironic that a natural occurring fruit-flavoured sugary syrup called Xylitol can prevent tooth decay.

Xylitol is a sweetener widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. Some of the best sources are fruits, berries, mushrooms, vegetables and corn cobs. Xylitol can also be found in human tissues.

The Finnish name for Xylitol is "Birch Sugar", derived from the fact that the best way to make Xylitol commercially is from Birch.

Modern science have found that tooth decay is the result of a combined effect of bacteria and sugar, the worst of the bacteria being Streptococcus Mutans.

Every bite of food containing ordinary sugar, gives the bacteria energy, allowing them to multiply and start producing acid that dissolve the surface of the teeth making them porous. Cavities begin to form, though only very slowly at first.
When you take Xylitol, the acid attack that would otherwise last for over half an hour, is stopped. Because the bacteria in the mouth causing tooth decay are unable to ferment Xylitol in their metabolism, their growth is reduced.The number of acid-producing bacteria may fall as much as 90%.

No acid is formed because the bacteria cannot settle on the surface of the teeth and the amount of plaque decreases.

Research has also shown that the use of Xylitol also helps stimulate saliva. Stimulated saliva in particular contains all the components needed to harden teeth that are lacking Calcium.

The best way to ingest Xylitol is through chewing gum or sucking mints.
Chewing is a natural process and chewing gums provide some exercise lacking in a refined diet. If chewing is uncomfortable, use Xylitol mints.

Xylitol is a natural and convenient way of supplementing daily dental care.
In practice, chewing gum containing Xylitol should be chewed immediately after a meal or a snack. If you eat more snacks, you of course need more frequent help from Xylitol.

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Bad Breath (Halitosis) - Percursor to More Serious Health Problems

Did You Know...

Chronic Bad Breath or Halitosis is often a precursor to more serious oral and general health problems?

The American Medical Association (AMA) and American Dental Association (ADA) have linked even the mildest forms of gum disease such as gingivitis, to certain forms of cancer and even heart disease?

People with gingivitis and periodonitist have a mortality rate that is up to 46% higher than those who don't?

The same plaque and germs that cause tooth decay and gum inflammation is found in the same plaque that builds up in your heart and arteries?

95% of products on the market today are ineffective at reducing and reversing bad breath and gum disease?

Mouth ulcers and canker sores are caused not by the food and drinks you consume, but by the very ingredients in toothpaste and rinses you are using?

Your copy of the Bad Breath Report, will not only address those issues above, but much more!

HAVING BAD BREATH AND POOR ORAL HEALTH IS A BIG (SMELLY)DEAL .... And you do not have to suffer from them ANYMORE!

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Are You Brushing Your Teeth With SOAP?

Believe it or not, almost all toothpaste formulas use a foaming agent to fool you into thinking that your toothpaste is working. They use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (or Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate) is used in industrial products including engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps; as well as in household products such as toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, some dissolvable aspirins, fiber therapy caplets, and bubble baths for its thickening effect and its ability to create a lather (foam).

It’s one of the leading causes of canker sores because it’s extremely harsh to the insides of your mouth. And, since we all know that soap is a drying agent and that
dry mouth is a major oral problem – avoid toothpaste that contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Interest stuff!! Now where did I leave my soapy tootpatse ?

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Natural Yoghurt Beats Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Sugarless yoghurt could help beat bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease, say scientists.

Japanese researchers found eating the yoghurt reduced levels of hydrogen sulphide - a major cause of bad breath - in 80% of volunteers.

The key are active bacteria in yogurt, specifically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.

Details were presented at a meeting of the International Association for Dental Research.

A total of 24 volunteers who took part in the study were given strict instructions on oral hygiene, diet and medication intake.

They spent two weeks avoiding yoghurts and similar foods, like cheese.

Researchers then took saliva and tongue coating samples to measure bacteria levels and odour-causing compounds, including hydrogen sulphide.

The volunteers then ate 90 grams of yoghurt a day for six weeks.

At the end of the study, researchers took samples again. They found hydrogen sulphide levels decreased in 80% of participants.

Levels of plaque and the gum disease gingivitis were also significantly lower among yoghurt eaters.


Added Bonus

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said: "The foundation has long been drawing people's attention to sugar-free yoghurts as a healthy snack, so it is pleasing to hear that it may have oral health benefits we were previously unaware of.

Frequent consumption of sugary snacks is the principal cause of tooth decay, which can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort.

Although this research is still in the early stages there is no doubt that sugar-free yoghurts provide a much healthier alternative to sweets and chocolate, and we would encourage snackers to incorporate them into their diet.

One in four people suffer from bad breath regularly, while 19 in 20 are affected by gum disease at some point in their lives.

However, Dr Carter stressed that the best way to beat bad breath was by adopting a good oral health routine.

This involves brushing twice-a-day with fluoride toothpaste, cutting down on the frequency of sugary snacks and drinks, flossing daily and visiting a dentist regularly.

Good dental hygiene keeps breath fresh

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Bacteria to Freshen up Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Researchers have isolated bacteria which can grow on and destroy some of the compounds that cause bad breath.

The King's College London research, in Environmental Microbiology, could help develop a natural way to beat halitosis and other odours such as smelly feet.

The compounds behind bad breath are produced when sulphur-containing amino acids break down in the mouth.

The King's College team manage to isolate Odour-eating methylotrophic bacteria from the tongue, tooth plaques and gum edges of volunteers.

Modified Mouthwashes

Until now it was not recognised that these bugs were a normal part of the microbial environment inside the mouth.

The King's team found no difference between strains of bacteria found in the mouths of healthy volunteers and those suffering from periodontitis - a form of gum disease often associated with smelly breath.

However, the researchers suspect people who suffer from bad breath may have lower levels of the bacteria.

The King's team has previously shown that methylotrophic bacteria are found on the feet - where sulphur derivatives can also cause odours.

Lead researcher Dr Ann Wood told BBC News it might be possible to combat bad breath by modifying mouthwashes and toothpastes to enhance the activity of methylotrophic bacteria.

Toxic

She said levels of mouth bacteria varied depending on a number of factors, including gum and liver disease, smoking and diet.

If concentrations of the smelly compounds are high (as in bad breath) the number of methylotrophs would also be expected to rise, but as these compounds are toxic this would potentially limit the bacterial activity.

Poor oral hygiene will lead to accumulation of material between teeth, coating the tongue and plaque deposition, all of which are likely to raise the output of the relevant compounds.

Dr Phil Stemmer, of the Fresh Breath Centre in London, said the theory sounded promising.

However, he said it was not just a case of increasing levels of potentially beneficial bacteria - they would have to replace other types of bacteria in the mouth that caused bad breath by breaking down amino acids.

Bacteria can fight bad breath

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FAQ-1 Getting BAD BREATH (Halitosis) through Kissing (French or otherwise)

My boyfriend sometimes has bad breath. Is it possible for him to give it to me when we French kiss?

Simply put, you can't give bad breath to someone else. The bacteria that create this problem are actually good bacteria and are part of the normal oral flora (the mix of bacteria that you need to function properly). It's possible that the bacteria in your boyfriend's mouth (tongue, throat, tonsils) are reacting to his dry mouth, which could have been created by smoking, medication, or alcohol (in beer and wine).

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Why Some Super Models (Actors) have Bad Breath (Halitosis)

It seems everyone is envious of those so-called Super Models and actors. Almost every woman I know thinks that Super Models have it all. Well, that “all” may include BAD BREATH. Yes, Halitosis!

Over the past 13 years, many famous models have visited Dr Katz's California Breath Clinics. What he learned is that when it comes to oral health they (as a group) are doing 4 things wrong:

1. They Smoke
In order to keep their weight down, they have taken up smoking. Smoking kills the taste buds, and indirectly kills appetite. It also makes the mouth very dry which quickly leads to bad breath.

2. They Drink Alcohol
A model’s (actor's) life is hard work - and then party, party, party (Well that’s what they tell me). Alcohol makes your mouth dry instantly and (again) dry mouth leads to bad breath because a dry mouth creates an “anaerobic” friendly enviroment perfect for the bugs that creat bad breath (and gum disease too).
Note: There is more alcohol in commercial mouthwash formulas than an entire 6 pack of beer, so be careful when you choose your source of alcohol.

3. Lots of Stress and Little Sleep
Studies show that Stress leads to bad breath. Stress leads to a dry mouth because that’s how our sympathetic nervous system
works (The fight or flight phenomenon).

4. One common “bad habit” of models (and probably the easiest to overcome) is Skipping Breakfast.

By skipping breakfast, you can extend your morning breath until you finally eat something.

Here’s why: When you sleep your brain knows that you will not be eating. Consequently, your brain turns down saliva production. Since saliva contains a high concentration of oxygen (acting as a natural enemy of anaerobic bacteria), a lack of saliva will create an environment beneficial to the anaerobic sulfur producing bacteria at the core of bad breath (and gum disease too). But, as soon as you put something in your mouth in the morning, your salivary glands kick in and
provide oxygen-rich saliva to eliminate morning breath.

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The Truth About Bad Breath & What the Symptoms Mean

Bad breath is caused by Anaerobic Sulfur Producing Bacteria which normally live WITHIN the surface of the tongue and in the throat. These bacteria are supposed to be there, because they assist humans in digestion by breaking down proteins found in specific foods, mucous or phlegm, blood, and in diseased or "broken-down" oral tissue.

Under certain conditions, these bacteria start to break down proteins at a very high rate. Proteins are made up of Amino Acids. Two of the Amino Acids (Cysteine and Methionine) are dense with sulfur.

When these "beneficial" bacteria come into contact with these compounds, the odorous and "lousy-tasting" sulfur compounds are released from the back of the tongue and throat, as Hydrogen Sulfide, Methyl Mercaptan, and other odorous and bad tasting compounds. These "problem" compounds are often referred to as volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), where volatile means Vaporous and Effervescent, two adjectives which accurately describe their ability to offend other people instantly.

Dr. Harold Katz, Founder of The California Breath Clinics explains a very important fact about these "bugs". They are not "bad guys" - they are not infectious. Everyone in the world has the same group of bacteria in their mouth. You cannot "catch" bad breath from someone else - even by kissing. Since they are part of our normal oral flora, you cannot permanently remove them from your mouth - not by tongue scraping, not by antibiotics, and not by rinses which claim to "lift the bacteria off your tongue". The only scientifically proven and clinically effective method of halting Halitosis is by attacking the bacteria's ability to produce VSC and by converting the VSC into non-odorous and non-tasting organic salts.

Speaking about bacteria, there is one other fact that you must understand about these bacteria. They are classified as "Anaerobic" - which literally means "Without Oxygen". They thrive in an environment where Oxygen is NOT present. That is why they DO NOT LIVE ON THE SURFACE OF YOUR TONGUE! They live in between the papillae (fibers) that make up your tongue!

These sulfur compounds are actually by-products of anaerobic bacteria (Fusobacterium and Actinomyces, among others). Everyone needs these bacteria, because they assist the digestion process. But, unfortunately, for some, as yet undetermined reason these particular bacteria are found in higher numbers in those anguished by Bad Breath. (Various theories attribute this to hormonal changes, a history of medications, usually antibiotics or sulfa drugs-which create an imbalance of oral bacteria, or even Genetics-these disorders appear to run in some families.) We do know however, that it seems to be evenly split between men and women.

Conditions under which the problem becomes worse:

Dry Mouth
Although some cases of dry mouth are naturally occurring, most cases are caused by one of these factors;prescription medications (usually prescribed for high blood pressure or depression) antihistamines, and adult beverages,with alcohol in them.

When your mouth is dryer, you have less Saliva. Saliva naturally contains Oxygen, which keeps your mouth healthy and fresh. These bacteria are anaerobic, which simply means that they will thrive and make more sulfur in the presence of little or no oxygen. Thus if you have less Saliva, you have less oxygen, thereby creating an anaerobic environment, perfect for the bacteria to produce more of these odorous and sour/bitter compounds.

Post-Nasal Drip
We know that proteins contain amino acids, which in turn contain sulfur compounds.When a person has a post nasal drip, mucus drains and coats the back of the tongue and throat,exactly where bacteria live. Since mucus is made up of interlinked strands of protein, the bacteria have a field day,breaking down these proteins into odorous and sour tasting sulfur type compounds. Strong Antihistamines don't help,because the drying effect of the antihistamines also creates a problem.

What About The Sinuses?
Dr. Harold Katz, Founder of The California Breath Clinics has personally treating nearly 9,000 people worldwideand he has yet to see a patient get rid of his bad breath following sinus surgery. First of all, these anaerobic bacteria cannot live in the sinuses. When someone has a sinus infection, one of the common symptoms are intense sinus headaches,caused by the pressure from the infection in the sinus. If you don't have these powerful headaches, you probably don't have a sinus problem. The fact is that once someone has an elevated amount of these anaerobic bacteria, they will create the problem from any protein source, including mucous, phlegm, etc, which drain down the back of your throat into the area where these bacteria live.

Eating High Protein Foods
These bacteria love those proteins, and certain foods are packed with them:
Milk and Cheese and most other dairy products. (The fat content does not matter.) If you are lactose intolerant, do not eat or drink these products! Since your system cannot digest them properly, they are available to the bacteria for an extended period of time.

A recent research article from the Los Angeles Times (November 1996) on lactose intolerance showed that nearly 67% of all Americans can be classified as "Lactose Intolerant". This is due to the fact that in a diverse population such as they have, there is a predilection for Asians, Hispanics, and African-Americans to be lactose intolerant.

Fish are high in proteins. As many people eat a high fish diet, logically they make the problem worse.

Coffee with caffeine (and even without) contains high levels of acids which cause the bacteria to reproduce more rapidly and create a bitter taste for many people. (Virtually any acidic type of food will do this.)

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