Newsletter Week 42-2016
This week we have interesting info: There is now a portable breathalyzer that will warn you if you have bad breath and even log it to your smartphone. Also, home treatments for swollen gums, a mouthwash for the foul-smelling breath of the ketone diet, benefits of probiotics in oral health, usefulness of oral irrigator for dental cleansing, and more.
Is Your Diet Giving You Bad Breath? This Mouthwash Will Help
One of the actual trendy diets are high protein, low-carb diets such as Paleo, Caveman, and Atkins. These are based on a process called ketosis, which generates ketones such as acetone, and are expelled through the breath and also leads to dry mouth. There is now a mouthwash that can control it. More here.
This Portable Breathalyzer Will Warn You If You Have Bad Breath
One of the downsides of bad breath is that it is usually detected by others, but not by you. There is a portable device that has sensors to detect the mount of sulphur compound in the breath and alerts you. It also links to the smartphone and stores a log. More details here.
Benefits Of Cinnamon For Oral Health
A study on test animals has shown that cinnamon decreases the production on gastric acid when eating, which reduces the body temperature. Other benefits of cinnamon are as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory boost, which has similar effects to oregano or garlic, minus the bad breath. More details here.
Are Oral Irrigators Really Useful?
Oral irrigators send pulsating water to the teeth’s surface, removing the plaque from inaccessible places more efficiently than toothbrush or flossing. Recent studies have proved its effectiveness in reducing gingivitis and overall oral health. More here.
Preventing Oral Health Problems With Dental Checkups
A dental checkup every six months is important for detecting tooth decay and preventing gum disease. This s because there are places that cannot be reached by the toothbrush or the dental floss, which allows plaque buildup. If left, plaque will harden into a substance called tartar, which can only be removed via a professional cleaning. More here.
Benefits Of Probiotics For Your Overall Health
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that help with the digestion of food, treating diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome. It also helps with oral health preventing periodontal disease. More here.
Love Chewing Gum? Check The Pro’s And Con’s
Chewing gum can come handy after eating garlic or onion. It is also healthy because it stimulates the secretion of saliva, promoting a good digestion and decreasing the effect of dry mouth and helps getting rid of the foul-smelling bacteria. However, one must think also about the calories it has, especially on the sweet type. More here.
These Home Treatments Will Help With Swollen Gums
Swollen gums are caused by infections, leading to inflammation of the gums, known as gingivitis. There are home remedies for treating it. For example, a proper nutrition with calcium and vitamins C and D, among others, cold and arm compresses and salt water, which prevents bacterial growth inside the mouth. More here.
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