Yes! In most cases bad breath (halitosis) is caused by bacteria living in your pet's mouth. PetzLife Oral spray and gel are specially formulated to kill bacteria on contact, so as your pet's mouth becomes healthier breath becomes fresher.

Conventional mouthwashes only temporarily mask bad breath. The alcohol found in mouthwashes generally dries the mouth making it more susceptible to odour causing bacteria. Ask participating dentist s for a recommendation regarding a preferred mouthwash. This is often a common problem for people whose jobs require them to talk constantly. Talking dries the mouth which encourages bacteria that cause bad breath. Talking more can dry the mouth and proliferate more odour causing bacteria.

Yes. Sugarless gum can help with bad breath by stimulating saliva flow. Saliva acts as a natural mouthwash cleansing the teeth of bacteria and the food particles that bacteria feed on. Saliva also dissolves the volatile sulfur particles which cause bad breath.

Yes! Pets can have serious periodontal disease or other disease processes that will cause bad breath, and any of these require immediate attention. Call for an appointment. Dr. Carol Black will assess your pet's underlying problem(s) and will recommend an appropriate course of treatment.

Feed your pet dry food. Offer chew treats and toys regularly. Brush their teeth regularly with a pet toothpaste and a fingerbrush or one of your old toothbrushes. You can also purchase veterinary chew treats for dogs and cats, or Hills Prescription T/D (also for dogs or cats) to help mechanically breakdown tartar and calculus. Finally, you can schedule your pet for a teeth cleaning, recommend annually for middle-age to older pets with periodontal disease and gingivitis.

It's hard to do (All personal problems are hard to address) but try and be courageous and ask a close friend, preferably a partner with whom you are intimate, better still we highly recommend the tanita breath tester to accurately monitor such levels. They will normally give you an honest answer, providing you phrase the question correctly.

People may be unaware that they have halitosis, or think they have a problem when they don't. The best way to check is to ask a family member or close friend for their opinion. Alternatively lick your wrist, starting from the back of the tongue to the tip. Allow the saliva to dry for 10 seconds and then smell the area for any unpleasant odours.

Persistent bad breath may be an indication of a more serious underlying condition and you should consult your veterinary professional.

The ADA cannot vouch for the claims the manufacturers of halitosis kits make. If you are concerned about their safety and effectiveness, you can ask your dentist if the products in the kit will be useful for you. Many antiseptic mouthrinse products, however, have been accepted by the ADA for their therapeutic benefits in reducing plaque and gingivitis and also have breath freshening properties.

Halitosis is caused by a variety of factors, including periodontal disease smoking, oral infections, poor home care, digestive problems, dry mouth and some systemic diseases. We carefully examine anyone with halitosis to determine the cause so that we can treat it properly.

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to judge this individually. You may be aware if your halitosis (bad breath) becomes severe.

If you notice people seem to draw away from you in conversation or if a partner seems reluctant to want to kiss you, then you may have a problem!