How To Stop Morning Breath In Less Than 45 Seconds Per Day

by Dr. Harold Katz - Founder, California Breath Clinics

Since I established the California Breath Clinics back in 1993, I've encountered just about every kind of breath condition possible....

.... from the most offensive situations where you can smell the patient's breath from across the room, to those lucky few with breath sweeter than a baby. We've been very fortunate in that we've been able to tackle all types of bad breath, taste disorders, and dry mouth with our TheraBreath line of products.

But I wanted to share something special with you regarding a category of bad breath and sour/bitter taste common to just about everybody.

Stats About Morning Breath

Approximately 35% of the world's population has a chronic, noticeable breath condition which usually leads them to seek help from a professional (which may often be incorrect.) This first group has bad breath concerns 24 hours a day, including, taste disorders, dry mouth, and of course morning breath....

Another 35% of people are "borderline" - meaning that their breath seems fresh throughout the day, but they can easily reach "chronic" levels - if they eat certain foods (dairy, alcohol, sugars), after taking medication (antihistamines, antidepressants, high blood pressure medication) and always when they wake up - in other words, morning breath.

The remaining 30% rarely worry about their breath. The only exceptions are when they eat garlic and onions, or upon wakening - in other words, morning breath...

So what's going on with morning breath? The thing is, just about EVERYONE has morning breath to some degree or another!

As we sleep throughout the night, our salivary glands slow down (for some older people, they shut down completely!) because our brain knows we are not eating. This slowdown, combined with the constant flow of air over our palate (for those of us who are snorers or mouth breathers) makes for a very DRY environment on the tongue, within our oral cavity and in the throat (the breeding grounds of the anaerobic sulfur-producing bacteria that cause bad breath and taste disorders).

As I discuss in my article about dry mouth .... this creates an environment that is very conducive for 'morning breath'. (Saliva is nature's way of protecting us from bad breath, because healthy saliva contains high concentrations of oxygen - the natural enemy of anaerobic bacteria.) So if you get morning breath after a good night's sleep, don't worry - you're not alone!

But what most people don't know (and this includes most medical and dental professionals), is that morning breath is NOT something that you have to live with.

The key is to find a way to stop the production of VSC's (volatile sulfur compounds) during the night as you are asleep. One way is to increase the production of saliva within the back of your throat and mouth during the night. But this is very difficult to do - after all, you're asleep! Frthermore, those of us who are mouth breathers are drying out the back of our throats with each breath that we take throughout the night.

A better and easier way is to stop the production of volatile sulfur compounds by the bacteria that create morning breath - and this is exactly what my AktivOxigen Tablets are designed to do!

AktivOxigen Tablets are small, highly concentrated bad breath eliminators. I created them a few years back in response to many of my customers' demands for an effective oral rinse that reached the deep recesses of the throat and tonsil area.

To use AktivOxigen Tablets, just dissolve 1 or 2 tablets (depending on the severity of the problem you are trying to correct) in regular tap water in the included 8 oz. mixing bottle. Shake well for about 10 seconds and you will have a powerful, unflavored oral rinse that will destroy the bad breath bacteria on contact.

What makes this rinse so effective is that you can actually swallow the resulting solution and slowly let it run down the back of your throat and tonsils. If you do this right before bedtime, this coats your throat for the entire night and virtually eliminates morning breath.

AktivOxigen Tablets are easy to use and affordable - and they are the best way I know for the average person to rid themselves of morning breath.

Also, for those of you who suffer from Tonsiloliths (that's the scientific term for those nasty odorous globs growing deep in the crypts of your tonsils) or congested sinuses will find instant relief from using the combination of AktivOxigen Tablets and Nasal-Sinus Drops. Nasal-Sinus Drops are potent drops you put in your nose that slowly trickle through your sinuses and down your throat destroying the bad breath bacteria on contact.

AktivOxigen Tablets
Four 8oz Bottles (lasts 2 weeks): $16.00 - Twelve 8oz Bottles (lasts 6 weeks): $42.00

Nasal Sinus Drops
Three 1 oz Droppers (lasts 2 months): $30.00

AKTIVOXIGEN TABLETS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Dissolve 1 or 2 tablets in the 8 oz mixing bottle. Be sure to use the opaque bottle that comes with the system otherwise the solution will lose its potency.
2. Shake well for 10-20 seconds.
3. Before bedtime, tilt your head back and swallow 1 or 2 capfuls of the solution. Let it slowly run over your throat and tonsil area for maximum effectiveness.
4. Important - The solution should be in contact with your tonsils and throat for at least 45 seconds.
5. Keep cap tightly closed after use.

NASAL-SINUS DROPS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Blow your nose before use.
2. Tilt your head back and gently press sides of dropper bottle to release 3-5 drops into each nostril.
3. Allow nasal-sinus drops to slowly run back through your sinuses and down the back of your throat.
4. Important - Allow drops to remain in the sinus cavity for at least 1-2 minutes.

Note: All TheraBreath formulas are designed to be used as a system. When looking for the best results, make sure to use the AktivOxigen Tablets with any of our toothpastes , breath sprays or concentrated drops , or chewing gum .

 

 

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Dr. Harold Katz, Founder
California Breath Clinics

Bad Breath is very closely related to post nasal drip, excess mucus, sinus problems, your tonsils, and tonsiloliths.

If you recall from my book 'The Bad Breath Bible', remember that the bacteria which cause bad breath and sour/bitter/metallic tastes are anaerobic (live without oxygen). Their goal in life is to break down the proteins in foods that we eat. However, under certain conditions, they will also start to break down the proteins found in mucus and phlegm.

Therefore, those people who suffer from post nasal drip, sinus problems, and other such ailments are more prone to bad breath and lousy tastes because the bacteria use the mucus as a food source and start to extract sulfur compounds from the amino acids that make up the proteins found in all this excess mucus.

Scientifically, the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath "love" the amino acids Cysteine and Methionine, which are the building blocks of the proteins that are found in mucus (and phlegm) and in dairy foods, too. In fact, many people notice that when they drink too much milk or eat too much cheese they end up with more mucous or phlegm in their throat (see my article on Foods that may cause bad breath ). This is a natural reaction for many people and unfortunately, ends up causing more bad breath and lousy taste.

If you still have your tonsils, you may be harboring a higher number of the bacteria which can lead to an "interesting" and very often misunderstood phenomenon, called TONSILOLITHS. Literally translated, they are "tonsil stones" produced by the conglomeration of mucus draining down the back of the throat and the volatile sulfur compounds created by the bacteria which easily end up in the "nooks and crannies" of the tonsils, every time one swallows. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard from my patients who asked their dentist what these objects were, and more often than not the answer was 'food particles'. This couldn't be further from the truth! For more information, see my article about Tonsil Stones .

If you suffer from excess mucus, sinus congestion and post nasal drip there are essentially only a few different routes that you can take:

1. Use medication and or drugs to dry up the sinuses and prevent mucus buildup - all the while being careful to avoid a dry mouth, a likely side-effect of virtually all antihistamines. Dry mouth is the most common initiator of bad breath because it mimics an anaerobic environment, perfect for the "bugs" to pump out Volatile Sulfur Compounds. You should be careful about using any antihistamine too frequently - many are habit forming!
2. Use TheraBreath Nasal Sinus Formula . By squeezing 3-4 drops into each nostril (and then lightly inhaling to move the potent formula through the sinus) twice daily, most people can finally experience that fresh breath and taste feeling by eliminating the production of sulfur compounds created by the reaction of mucus and the anaerobic sulfur producing bacteria…
3. For chronic sinus problems, many patients will find relief by using the Hydropulse® (an amazingly effective Nasal-Sinus Irrigator, designed by an Ear Nose & Throat specialist) to flush the sinuses. (Works even better when you add just 2-3 drops of AktivOxigen serum into the trough before each use).
4. Minimize the amount of post-nasal drip in your throat and sinuses, and eliminate the #1 side effect of excess mucus (Bad Breath!) by using oxygenating oral care products, such as TheraBreath, TheraBreath PLUS, AktivOxigen, PerioTherapy, and TheraBrite.

Medication and Drugs MAY help Prevent Post-Nasal Drip, But At What Cost?

There are dozens of different over-the counter nasal decongestants and antihistamines you can use to help relieve congestion and dry up excess mucus, and some of them are very good at what they claim… but mostly they are TOO GOOD! They create an extremely dry mouth, which exacerbates bad breath. And even in cases where the dry mouth side effect is minimal, when you stop taking that medication the problem comes back, and almost always with a vengeance! This is because in some cases, your body will actually develop a resistance to any antihistamines or nasal decongestants, especially nasal sprays (be careful, because many sprays are habit forming - but NOT TheraBreath formulas!)

Suffice it to say, this should NOT be an option that you pursue.

Use a Nasal-Irrigator such as the Hydropulse® to Flush Your Sinuses free from Excess Mucus

Nasal Irrigation is probably the most effective method of eliminating post-nasal drip and helping to control sinus infections. The Hydro Pulse Sinus Irrigator is an FDA registered device supported by over 37 published medical reports. The unique pulsatile irrigation of the Hydro Pulse helps to restore ciliary function and relieve post nasal drip. A short period of regular use can stimulate the cilia (the tiny hair-like fibers in the nasal sinus passages) to restore their natural protective "sweeping & cleansing" action.

When you feel a sinus condition come on, or feel that you have persistent post-nasal drip and excess mucus, consistent daily use for 10 days should result in a clearing of the condition.

For best results, we recommend a combination of this easy-to-use home instrument with an oxygenating solution such as AktivOxigen serum.

Stop Bad Breath Associated with Post-Nasal Drip, Excess Mucus, and Sinus Problems

For people who don't really have sinus problems, just "off and on" or seasonal post-nasal drip, then an alternative (and better) solution might be to minimize the amount of excess mucus in the back of the throat and more importantly to make sure you neutralize the odor caused by this excess mucus.

You see, the proteins in mucus make an excellent food source for the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath. The bacteria feed off the amino acids, Methionine and Cysteine, and create extremely odorous and lousy-tasting Volatile Sulfur Compounds as by-products, which are the odors and lousy tastes found in the medical condition halitosis, which YOU (or maybe everyone around you) more commonly knows as bad breath.

There are three key formulas that most of my patients find extremely effective at neutralizing the odor caused by post-nasal drip:

• Nasal Sinus Drops
• AktivOxigen Tablets
• Extinguisher Spray

Nasal-Sinus Drops Eliminate Odor From The Sinuses

These drops are highly effective at cleansing the sinuses (a very hard-to-reach area) of the volatile sulfur compounds that cause bad breath.

Nasal-Sinus Drops Instructions for Use:

1. Blow nose before use
2. Tilt back head and gently press sides of dropper bottle to release 3-4 drops into each nostril
3. Allow nasal-sinus drops to slowly run back through your sinuses and down the back of your throat
4. *Important* - Allow drops to remain in the sinus cavity for at least 1-2 minutes. So, do not blow nose for at least that length of time.

AktivOxigen Tablets Create an Unflavored Oral Rinse to Cleanse the Back of the Throat

These tablets make an unflavored oral rinse that you can actually swallow - this gets much deeper down in the throat than just regular rinsing, and it will actually help break down post-nasal drip congestion and excess mucus in the throat.

AktivOxigen Tablets Instructions for Use:

1. Dissolve 1 or 2 tablets (creates a double-strength formula) in the 8 Ounce Mixing Bottle. Be sure to use the opaque bottle that comes with the system otherwise the solution will lose its potency.
2. Shake well for 10-20 seconds
3. Before bedtime, tilt your head back and swallow 1 or 2 capfuls of the solution. Let it slowly run over your throat and tonsil area for maximum effectiveness.
4. *Important* - Do not drink or eat anything for 5 minutes after using the AktivOxigen solution. Many of our patients say that they get the best results when they use it right before they leave the house in the morning and again, as the last thing they do before they go to sleep.
5. Keep cap tightly closed after use

TheraBreath Extinguisher Spray With It's Patented 6.9cm Spray Nozzle Reaches The Back of the Tongue Where Few Other Sprays Can Reach

The Extinguisher Spray has been extremely popular - its patented 6.9 cm Extinguisher Nozzle applicator is very effective at applying the formulas to the back of the throat and tonsils, which is a very common problem area for people with post nasal drip and excess mucus.

Extinguisher Spray Instructions for Use:

1. Shake well before use
2. Place the nozzle on the back of your tongue (so that it holds down your tongue) pointing to the very back of your throat and tonsil area
3. Dispense 2-3 sprays or until you feel that the entire area is covered.
4. Use as often as necessary to maintain a 'fresh' oral environment

When I first started treating my own daughter's breath problem 10 years ago, I never dreamed that I would end up helping so many people all over the world who had the same problem, which my fellow dentists ignored or misdiagnosed for far too long. It was only a few years into our clinical therapy that I realized that "Every case of bad breath is different and that there is no such thing as one formula to treat every case of halitosis."

We've been here for the last 10 years to help our patients prevent bad breath, sinus congestion, and lousy tastes, and we'll be here for many more years to come. If there is anythingwe can do to help, please don't hesitate to contact us - that's why we're here!


Warmest Regards,

-Harold Katz, DDS

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by Dr. Harold Katz - Founder, California Breath Clinics
NEW ARTICLE: August 27, 2002

If you are like me, then you're probably thinking "Not another breath spray - isn't rinsing and brushing enough?"

It's a valid question......and one that I think I've tried to answer before, but I don't mind doing again.

Let me start by saying this - 'Bad Breath' is the odor of the volatile sulfur compounds (VSC's) that are created from the anaerobic bacteria that live in your mouth, between your teeth, beneath the surface of your tongue, in the back of your throat, and in your tonsils (if they exist).

See the picture to the right.... reaching your mouth, teeth, and front of your tongue in regions D, E, and F is simple - tens of thousands of you do it every day with our TheraBreath Oral Rinses and Toothpastes. But what about the production of odors "farther" back (Regions A, B, and C) - in the very back of your tongue, deep in your throat or in your tonsils?

When you gargle with an oral rinse (mouthwash) - most of time it can be very difficult to reach way down deep in your throat. Many of my patients find that a 'Gag Reflex' kicks in (this happens automatically in most people when something - anything - touches a sensitive area in the back of your throat and tongue). So what can you do? To stop bad breath you MUST neutralize the sulfur compounds that have been created by the anaerobic bacteria that live in deep recesses of your throat and tongue.

In response to this exact concern, I've created a breath spray that addresses this problem. TheraBreath PLUS 'Extinguisher' Breath Spray has a unique 7.5cm long, swiveling, extended head which holds down the tongue and sprays the potent Therabreath PLUS formula directly on the "bacterial breeding ground" located in the back of your tongue and throat. It's the only patented Extra Strength formula that can literally reach the part of your throat and tongue that no other formula can touch!

Many of you have told me during your first clinical appointment, that you've always "Felt" something stuck in your throat - and you've attributed that uncomfortable feeling to your breath and taste disorder - this spray was designed to solve that problem.

Please remember that for chronic conditions, the only way to prevent the anaerobic bacteria from creating VSC's is through daily use of an oxygenating line of products such as TheraBreath Oral Rinse and Toothgel (now at Albertsons, SavOn, Jewel, Osco, and Acme). For specific instructions on how to do this, see the Instructions of Use .

As with all of our formulas, the PLUS Extinguisher Spray passed all tests at my San Francisco clinic with flying colors. It's made those test patients extremely happy, especially since many of the chronic or "lingering" cases involve odor production that may be beyond the reach of just rinsing and tooth brushing (which should still be part of everybody's daily regimen.)

It's especially useful for patients with:

1. Chronic Bad Breath who want extra relief throughout the day
2. Light, Occasional (Situational) breath or taste disorder, who want instant relief without an overbearing strong minty taste or smell
3. Dry Mouth sufferers, whose tongue tends to become "extra sticky" as the day goes on

TheraBreath PLUS Extinguisher Spray is small enough to carry in your pocket, purse, or briefcase, so that you can even use it before or after your favorite "garlic" dish.

I hope you can now see how a breath spray (especially one that actually reaches the source of bad breath) can help you regain your confidence.

All my Best,

-Harold Katz, DDS