Remember that exciting new super-toothpaste we all expected when the research on cranberries hit late last year? Well, you won’t find a stoplight-colored dentifrice or mouthwash at your pharmacy — at least not yet.

Xylitol is a natural, low-calorie sugar substitute that’s been approved and increasingly used during the last few decades.

With all the attention to bad breath, we often miss out on one item that can cause and perpetuate the problems of halitosis, and that is your toothbrush. Dentists recommend that you replace your toothbrush every 6 months, and more often if you have had recurring bacterial infections. Your toothbrush could be the culprit that is making you sick!

Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, is one of the leading causes of bad breath today. For many of us, bad breath is a secret fear we don’t talk about. We don’t realize that much of the time, our bad breath is highly preventable. Periodontal disease is a preventable disease that causes bad breath.

The flossing of teeth is one of the most commonly forgotten hygiene practices. Many people brush their teeth the recommended two times a day, but does everyone floss their teeth enough? The answer is no. Let us unwrap the mystery of flossing teeth. Flossing has many benefits, including that of preventing bad breath.

Bad breath is often caused by improper oral hygiene habits. Unhealthy lifestyle habits and the types of food consumed can also add to bad breath problems.

One of the most common human hygiene goals is that of good breath. There are several at home remedies and over-the-counter products that strive to help you achieve that goal. Many times these efforts are unnecessary. Simply cleaning one’s tongue can lead to good breath.

Bad breath plagues millions of Americans every single day. What most people don’t know is that bad breath can be prevented. About 90% of all cases of bad breath are caused by odor-causing bacteria. Not only does this bacteria directly cause bad breath, but can also cause tooth decay. Tooth decay, in turn, can then directly cause bad breath. It’s a never-ending bad breath cycle.

Why is it so important to follow through with that oft-repeated advice to brush your teeth after meals, and floss once a day? Because failing to do so will cause residue from your food to putrefy between the teeth, especially at the gum line, and also at the back of the tongue, leading to a whole host of foul and persistent odors.