Posts Tagged ‘bad breath’

Survery suggests 85% of Singaporeans have suffered from gum disease

Survery suggests 85% of Singaporeans have suffered from gum disease

A Neilsen survey has suggested that 85 percent of Singaporeans over the age of 20 have suffered from gum disease.   The survey, which was carried out to determine oral health habits, also revealed that 18 percent of people do not brush their teeth twice a day and 65 percent of people do not visit […]


Bad breath a turn-off for women

Bad breath a turn-off for women

A study carried out ahead of Valentine’s Day has found that the worst morning-after disaster is waking to find their partner has bad morning breath. Forty one per cent of the women surveyed by BioRepair Toothpaste said that bad mouth odour was their biggest fear in a new relationship – even more than were worried […]


Halitosis the third most common dental complaint in Brunei

Halitosis the third most common dental complaint in Brunei

A senior dentist has revealed that halitosis is the third most common dental complaint in Brunei, after gum disease and tooth decay. Halitosis, often referred to as ‘bad breath’ is a common cause of social awkwardness and is not widely considered as a dental health problem by patients; however, it is an issue which is […]


More seek mints as cure for bad breath

More seek mints as cure for bad breath

A new investigation suggests that more and more people in the UK are failing to address their issues of bad breath and are instead reaching for the nearest packet of mints. The report states that people in the UK are spending approximately 190 million pounds on mints each year in order to improve their oral […]


Do dentists know how to recognise and treat patients with eating disorders?

Do dentists know how to recognise and treat patients with eating disorders?

Eating disorders affect dental health in a number of ways that are visible to dentists, but most noticeable are acid reflux effects. The symptoms include swelling of the cheeks and jaw, tooth and gum sensitivity, tooth decay, tooth discolouration, and halitosis. Stomach acid increase due to bulimia erodes teeth and causes sensitivity to the teeth […]