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What is Bad Breath?

Bad Breath Setting the Record Straight for the Good Health & Beauty Show 17 th to 19 th June Darling Harbour Dr Geoffrey Speiser Australian Bad Breath Clinic breezecare.com.au. What is Bad Breath?.

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What is Bad Breath?

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  1. Bad BreathSetting the Record Straightfor theGood Health & Beauty Show 17th to 19th JuneDarling HarbourDr Geoffrey SpeiserAustralian Bad Breath Clinicbreezecare.com.au

  2. What is Bad Breath? Bad Breathis caused by bacteria that make smelly compounds we exhale through our mouth and nose. It is not caused by indigestion or stomach problems

  3. Old Wives’ Tales • You are not cleaning your teeth • You have digestion problems • You have liver problems • You have worms • I caught it from kissing someone • Bad Breath comes from a Thrush infection

  4. Who has Bad Breath? A study in Israel has shown that 50% of middle aged people have socially unacceptable bad breath.

  5. Who has Bad Breath? Another study just released in the UK showed: Secretaries have the freshest breath Lawyers & Teachers have the worst breath

  6. Acclimatization Our bodies are designed to not smell our own odour. This is thought to date back to prehistoric days to assist with the hunting of prey.

  7. Typical Bad Breath Sufferer

  8. Typical Bad Breath Sufferer

  9. “I have suffered from chronic bad breath for several years and after many visits to GPs, ENT specialists, and dentists who gave little help, I am praying this could be the solution to my problems. I have found that my bad breath has been very debilitating and depressing. It has been hard to even get out of bed in the morning, knowing that no matter how much cleaning and mouth washing I did, I still had to talk to people in my job all day with bad breath. I find it hard to make eye contact, look away from the person when talking, and panic if they stand too close to me. Sometimes I don't talk at all for fear I will offend someone with my breath. I can't go out without at least a few packets of gum or lozenges on me, and am constantly chewing or sucking which also offends people. I dread sitting next to someone on a plane or bus. I have even heard so called friends at work snickering about me and know they must think I don't clean my teeth. I hope one day to become the outgoing people person I used to be.”

  10. Bacteria cause Bad Breath Smells Virtually all bad breath is due to the activity of bacteria going about their daily business. These bacteria can be found in large numbers on our tongues, teeth, gums, throat, tonsils, and nasal passages. Exceptions – Hunger Breath, Diabetes

  11. A Different Smell – Hunger Breath • The smell is due to ketones • Caused by breakdown of body fats • Increasing problem due to fad diets • Worsens during the day • Cleaning teeth will not stop smell

  12. The Smells Bacteria Make

  13. What Starts Bad Breath? • Sticky film called “biofilm” builds up daily on our teeth, tongue & throat. • Biofilm that is not removed becomes invaded with bacteria. • Biofilm can contain up to 800 types of bacteria.

  14. Where do Bad Breath Bacteria Live? • Below the surface of the tongue • Below the gums around the teeth • In the back of the throat • In the nasal passages

  15. Illness CausesBad Breath • Chronic Nasal Problems– thickens nasal mucous, stops the nasal hairs from doing their cleaning action. • Periodontal (Gum) Disease – promotes the growth of hardy bacteria and increases the available surface area for biofilm, below the gum line. • Dry Mouth (Sjögren’s Syndrome) – affects the quality and quantity of saliva. Saliva is nature’s cleaning solution that stops mouth disease and helps reduce bad breath.

  16. Medicines CauseBad Breath 7 of the top 10 prescription medicines cause dry mouth • Blood Pressure • Allergy & Sinus • Anti Depressant • Heartburn & Indigestion • Sedatives and Relaxants

  17. Lifestyle Causes Bad Breath • Alcohol –dries the mouth, decreases saliva. • Dairy Products –provide a food source for bad breath bacteria. Thicken nasal mucous. • Smoking –removes oxygen from the mouth, promoting bad breath bacteria. • Coffee & Other drinks –increase acid in the mouth, directly affecting saliva content.

  18. water water & sugar milk flavoured milk flat mineral water soda water apricot yoghurt beer & wine sparkling mineral water orange juice apple juice gatorade diet coke ribena sprite & fanta powerade coca cola & pepsi vinegar lemon juice stomach acid car battery acid swimming pool acid All Drinks Below pH5 are ACID & Affect Saliva Acid Level (pH)

  19. What Else About Bad Breath? Once bad breath is chronic, it is extremely difficult to eliminate! Never use large doses of Antibiotics Follow a program specifically developed to tackle all the issues of bad breath, not just mouthwash and toothpaste

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