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ARTICLES FOR PATIENTS |
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Foods
that may lead to Bad Breath due to volatile sulfur compounds |
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As mentioned previously in this website, the bacteria that
create the volatile sulfur compounds of bad breath and
taste disorders, react to various changes in their environment.
Of course, everyone knows that Onions and Garlic will create bad
breath. But do you know why? It's because the odorous molecules
in onions and garlic are actually sulfur compounds themselves.
(Sulfur is nature's way of creating odors.) You're all familiar
with the skunk. Its odor is created as a defense and/or attack
mechanism. Skunk odor is made up of sulfur compounds (skatoles,
etc.) which are natural sulfur compounds. |
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Food, if it sits
out too long will spoil. That action is due to anaerobic
bacteria breaking down proteins in that particular food. In
milk, the odor of sour milk is caused by relatives of the bugs
that create bad breath, when they break down the LACTOSE
protein and allow the release of the amino acids which in turn
end up becoming volatile sulfur compounds,
exactly the same compounds found in bad breath. The same
analogy applies to meat if it sits out too long. There are 4
categories of foods that will result in an increase of sulfur
production because these categories have a stimulating affect
on the bacteria:
1. Drying Agents
2. Dense Protein Foods
3. Sugars
4. Acids |
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Drying Agents:
The most common drying agent in food is Alcohol. Alcohol of
course is the basis of all "adult" beverages such as Beer, Wine,
and Hard liquor. It is also used, unfortunately in mouthwash,
where it only makes the problem worse.
Alcohol is a drying agent, known chemically as a desiccant. It
is used quite often in laboratories to "dry out" hard to reach
areas in test tubes and beakers. The same end result takes place
in the oral cavity.
To see a list of the alcohol content in Oral Products vs. Adult
Beverages, check out the page: "Why Regular Products Don't Work"
Although cigarettes are not really food, smoking is probably the
quickest way to dry out your mouth, with alcohol the second. If
you smoke, you are bound to have bad breath! |
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Dense Protein Foods:
Dairy foods are notorious for creating bad breath. An article in
the Los Angeles Times once noted that over 50% of the population
in Southern California was "Lactose Intolerant". This means that
tens of millions of people cannot breakdown the lactose protein
in dairy foods (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc). The end
result is a buildup of amino acids, which are easily converted
into volatile sulfur compounds by the anaerobic bacteria
found within the surface of your tongue and throat.
To a lesser extent, we have seen patients who have the same
problem with other dense protein foods such as: Beef, Chicken,
Fish.
Another problem, thankfully rare, has to do with people who have
an inability to break down certain proteins found in beans. This
condition is called TMA (Trimethylaminuria) and is sometimes
known as the "Fish Odor Syndrome", because the odor produced is
similar to decaying fish. The odor consists of sulfur compounds,
plus nitrogen compounds (amines). People with this condition
must abstain from beans and other dense protein foods. |
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Sugars:
Wouldn't it be great if we could get rid of bad breath by
chewing on M&Ms? Or what if the cure for bad breath were Hershey
Kisses?
That's what the makers of ALTOIDS would have you believe.
Altoids, and other products of the same ilk, are trying to fool
the public into believing that a strong "good" taste in your
mouth is equivalent to the "goodness" of your breath. It is so
anti-science, as to be absurd. If you think about it for a
minute, it doesn't even make sense.
By using concentrated MINT flavorings, your taste buds pick up
MINT as a a taste. However, ALTOIDS, contains 2 types of sugar,
which are Fuel for the bacteria to reproduce and create more
sulfur compounds. In addition, and here's the frightening part,
other bacteria can take the sugars and produce glycan strands,
which in turn end up causing thick layers of plaque on your
enamel and around your gums. This leads to tooth decay and gum
disease - and of course worse Breath than when you started.
But, since you can't smell your own breath, you just go merrily
along with that great strong mint taste in your mouth, while
others close to you are backing away - backing away from your
increase bad breath, decayed teeth, and gross swollen, bleeding
gums!
Stay away from candies, mints, and chewing gum if they contain
sugar.
As an alternative, we have created TheraBreath Oxygenating
Chewing Gum. It releases Oxygen molecules directly in your mouth
and also contains the antibacterial agent, Zinc Gluconate (found
in many cold medications). In addition, as a sweetening agent we
chose Xylitol, which is a natural ANTI-DECAY compound (Not
SUGAR!) You can order TheraBreath Gum, by clicking
here. |
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Acidic Foods:
Acidic foods are a problem as you'll read below. Some foods you
should watch out for are:
Coffee - both decaf and regular have acids (Tea is OK)
Tomato Juice |
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Citrus Juices:
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Grapefruit Juice
pH is a term used to describe the acidity of the environment.
(see table) The oral cavity has a normal pH of 6.5 (7 is
neutral) which is in the acid range.
We know that acids make the bacteria reproduce much faster. In
order to decrease the production of odorous sulfur compounds, we
need to neutralize the acid environment. Our products are the
only ones to be pH balanced in such a manner to do this most
effectively. That is why our products do not leave a strange
aftertaste like other products. As one patient recently told me:
"I'm so glad I found your products. The taste of (a competitor¹s
product) was worse than having the problem. |
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PRODUCTS |
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Bad
Breath Bible
This 50 page, 4 color booklet explains everything about
bad breath. |
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Dr.
Katz for Dogs Oral Solution
Stops Dog Breath: Add to their water or use spray. |
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Dr.
Katz for Dogs Shampoo
Deodorize your dog, safely and effectively. |
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