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Lon "Mike" McCarthy, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:41:57 GMT

Once upon a time, I was a radio dj in Richmond, VA. I stumbled upon a dentist who had a halimeter like the one used in this article. For grins, I sent my stunt guy, Steve Leonard, to the aforementioned dentist to compare Steve's breath with that of a dog.

The dog's was better.

I'm betting that it was because dogs aren't susceptible to colonization by S. moorei.

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raul infante Mc Allen Oregon — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:05:41 GMT

I have my 15 year old with tremendous feet problem I have to ask him to take his shoes and socks out side every night please help!!!!!!!

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echo kinsey,wood village,oregon — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:54:18 GMT

maybe now more people will follow their drs and dental hygienist's advice and parents whose kids hate to brush can use the bug/poop in your mouth to strongly encourage their kids to brush,floss and swish 2x daily.i will pass this on to everyone i know with little kids.

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happyface1978@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:14:09 GMT

How does someone get rid of the bug?

Angela Knowles San Franscico,CA.

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Jennifer E., Wyndmoor, PA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:53:30 GMT

I heard that if you leave your toothbrushes out on the sink, the spray from flushing is dispersed throughout the room and it is full of bacteria. I wonder if this is how the "poop bugs" get into your mouth? In any case, perhaps putting your toothbrushes in a cabinet and not the open bathroom air would help!

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Licy Towers, Washington, DC — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:37:55 GMT

Diet has to do with bad breath. Also caffeine. Stop eating junk and coffee for a couple of days and see the difference!

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Dr. Bob , Fort Dodge, Ia. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:42:23 GMT

Brush, floss and buy yourself a good tongue scraper, use it a couple times per day and find a toothpaste and mouthrinse with chlorine dioxide,(ie - Oxyfresh), it neutralizes the volatile sulfur compounds. Get a check up and an evaluation for periodontal disease, it can affect your breath, oral and overall health.

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Greg, Syracuse, NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:02:25 GMT

I'm very surprised that no one knows this. The bacteria that live in our mouths, especially in the nooks and crannies of our tongues, produce Hydrogen Sulfide crystals (H2S) which smell bad. If you rinse with Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2),the (H2S) is chemically converted into Hydrogen Sulfate (HSO4)which is orderless and tasteless. The difference it makes is quite amazing, the mouthwash and breath mint people would go out of business if word got out. Maybe that's why we're kept in the dark about it.

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Anonymous, Australia — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:01:58 GMT

From personal experience, bad breath seem worse when I'm constipated. To all those with halitosis, avoid dairy products and gargle with warm water with salt instead of mouthwash. Also, try Amosan for the gums. Please be sensitive to people with bad breath as they have feelings too and most likely are very depressed about it.

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Frank — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:04:43 GMT

butt breath takes on a whole new meaning..

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Sam Goody — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:54:42 GMT

Raul,
Soak your teen's feet in White vinegar for 20 minutes and have him wash his feet every day with antibacterial soap. If possible get new shoes and socks. I do this once a year and have no oder problems with my feet.

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Robin Bristol Seaford DE — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:34:28 GMT

Hmm...very interesting. I'm glad I finally know what causes feculent breath.

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Bilbo Baggins — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:15:45 GMT

if more people would brush their tongues when they brush their teeth that would help...

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BT Raleigh NC — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:26:46 GMT

FEET PROBLEM -- Get antibacterial soap and wash feet well every day. Odor will go away in a few days.

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jharn, usa , america — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:37:22 GMT

hiya my names is jharn and i want to say i hate science so why do people talk about the rubbish thing???

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julian,albuquerque,nm — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:39:53 GMT

tell him to use underarm deodorant on his feet and or socks. You can also use it on his shoes. It will remove odor in his shoes. It will also eliminate the odor problem with his feet.

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Andre — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:05:35 GMT

The problem with your 15 yr old is that he eats the wrong stuff. If you eat a lot of Parmesan or romano cheese. Or hot dogs or foods with garlic and peperoni. That will make not only your feet stink but the whole body. You should give him large salads with a lot of Alfalfa sprouts and 3 tablets of alfalfa 3 times a day to deodorize the body.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes

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Carlton — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:20:39 GMT

Wow who knew that stinky breath was connected to faeces.How does it get in the mouth?

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chris, seattle — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:34:36 GMT

flossing is probably the most important thing you can do to keep your mouth clean after brushing.

it also helps your gums which will keep them from getting infected

FLOSS people

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Holly Rae, Utah — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:06:25 GMT

Wouldn't taking an antibiotic specific to this type of bacteria get rid of it?

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E.Morgan, Tucson, AZ — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:07:57 GMT

This shows how important it is to have good oral hygiene, and not only that, but how important it is to always wash your hands, especially after using the bathroom - and I mean really washing. I, for one, wash my hands everytime I come home from being out in public. It's the first thing I do, and I wash thoroughly. I do believe it's one of the main reasons I rarely get ill.

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mike jarmon,houston,texas — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:08:55 GMT

Though it sounds odd,the problem of smelly feet can be helped in some cases by standing in the bathtub and urinating on the feet.It is thought the uric acid in urine helps to control the smell.

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Deb Cramer Baytown,Texas — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:57:41 GMT

I used to have halitosis bad until my dentist told me to gargle with hydrogen peroxide for a half minute and then use mouthwash. I did and whoo-lah, no more bad breath. Repeat as needed.

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James Douglas, Corona, CA — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:05:23 GMT

I use Periogen every day or so which kills the smelly bacteria

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Derek, Irvine, CA — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:22:45 GMT

@Angela:
If one believes the literature, only products with chlorine dioxide will actually kill the mouth bacteria. Mouthwashes like Listermint are probably not effective, and only mask the odor.

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DJ Missouri — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:50:36 GMT

Re - Foot Odor -
ONLY ONLY ONLY use "Odor Eater" socks.
ONLY ONLY ONLY use WHITE Socks ( Odor Eaters )
Have him shower daily, or bathe daily.
Bug him to actually bother to WASH his feet, not just stand in the shower. Use a washcloth to scrub dead skin cells off.
Use Foot fungus medicine if needed.
Less sugar + less carbs if it's a candida problem.

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MARY ANN, Jamestown NY — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:14:39 GMT

"I have my 15 year old with tremendous feet problem I have to ask him to take his shoes and socks out side every night please help!!!!!!!
raul infante Mc Allen Oregon (Friday, April 11, 2008 12:05 PM)"

Wrong end of the body...we are talking mouths not feets!

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felix sosa, cocoa, florida — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:15:18 GMT

Its funny but bad breath is uusually or most commonly due to an occult sinus infection. Take an appropiate antibiotic for 10 to 14 days and ask your partner. Yes its possible to have a sinus infection and the only symptom is bad breath.

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sh@namada.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:21:59 GMT

Honestly the bacteria is vial it can cause many internal diseases. So stop it and get real with your odors its all from bacteria. Bacteria like this will kill you if your immune system is weak. Why ignore it and deny that you have it. Fight it and you will live longer seek anti bacterial rinses. Chlohexidine,Listerine its germ warfare !!
ps Smoking really helps bacteria win --Stench be gone

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Anonymous by choice — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:29:55 GMT

So, when someone says boy, so and so's breath smells like s##t, it's scientifically true?

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BZ — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:32:12 GMT

To parent with teen with foot odor. That was me as a teen. I got it from my dad. I learned how to keep my feet from smelling. I use a wash cloth to scrub my feet every day, encluding between the toes, and then use an enscented soap, Ivory, in particular (Those perfumed soaps cover up smell to an extent but I found that in the long run they seem to make my feet worse)to wash my feet. (I use gengler soaps for my body. I don't wear the same shoes two days in a row and wear coton socks (dark colors with dress shoes). This has kept me from having foot odors, and from offending potential GF's.

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sas,ny — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:58:09 GMT

do u think a mouth wash with chlorhexidine or betadine helps

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Embarassed Hygienist — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:49:36 GMT

Another cause of bad breath could be tonsililiths. They are small pellets of mucus and bacteria that get stuck in the tonsils. The deeper the crevices in the tonsils the bigger the problem. When someone with tonsililiths breaths out or talks, it warms up the tonsililiths (similar to a warming air freshner) and the breath that comes out smelling horrible. I'm a dental hygienist and i have this problem. Needless to say, its very frustrating for me because i brush floss scrape and rinse often but cannot reach my tonsils. I try to gargle as often as i can but i am considering removing the tonsils. I have to research it more though.

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Ann Day, Simi valley ,Ca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:31:32 GMT

Hi everyone. These suggestions/comments are very informative, thank you. I just wanted to share an experience I had that seemed really unusual. I read that lemon juice and warm water was very healthy consumed first thing in the morning. I started to use lots of lemon juice in everything. I started getting weird sinus taste/smell in my mouth and nose.It was awful.I went to several doctors and they kept treating it as a sinus infection. I stopped the lemon for awhile and it went away. I thought maybe the infection had just gone away so I went back to the lemon. Within a week it happened again. I have not taken lemon for months and it never returned. I must have had some kind of allergy but did not know it. Thought this may have happened to others as well.

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Kellie, Plattsburgh, NY — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:54:46 GMT

What about people who still have "permanent" retainers in their mouth. That has got to be a breeding ground for bacteria.

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Garlicgirl — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:58:44 GMT

For the parent with the foot odor problem, there is a natural remedy that is amazingly successful I'm so surprised no one has mentioned it already. My husband had the same foot odor issue and I read this solution in a natural health foods book twenty years ago and we swear by it. Garlic pills will end the foot odor--and I mean completely end it--in about a week. The cheapy garlic tablets can be foul, but a good health store brand like Kwai is coated to have no odor and no taste. Some compounds in the garlic apparently destroy bacteria within the body that contribute to persistent foot odor. The only down side is that as soon as you stop taking the pills, the odor returns. My husband just thinks of this as a party of his regular hygiene regimen now--like buying deo or toothpaste. Do talk to your son's doctor before trying because garlic's other natural remedy use is to treat mild hypertension. It can slightly lower one's blood pressure. In our case, this worked to our advantage to control borderline high blood pressure as well. Good luck!

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SC, Michigan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:55:50 GMT

@ Embarrased Hygenist

I feel your pain! I never knew what they were called, only that it is truly embarrasing. Thanks for the education!!!

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Ali, WI — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:23:33 GMT

Well.... Unfortunately, we are all human! and we all stink!!!!! At least now I know what I can tell my daughter, whose breath smells like pee and I swear will never date (which may be a good thing throughout highschool) She's a very clean child, and healthy, brushes, flosses, rinses.. and still has bad breath. And she does drink green tea, completely coincidental. :P Bugs sucks.

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Carl Myers, Conehatta, MS — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:26:02 GMT

brush with toothpaste & baking soda then rinse with proxide. repeat the proxide and hold in mouth awhile . Make sure when you are brushing, you also brush the tongue as far back as possible [until gag] repeat the proxide and gargle. This will be the best effort for a clean/fresh mouth.

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Indipit — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:27:21 GMT

You know, folks.. your digestive system is just one long tube through your body. Mouth to throat to stomach to intestines. The bacteria get into your mouth through reflux and burping.
Bad breath is just part of being human. I'd bet that those with the S. Moorei just have more predisposition to reflux issues.

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Hugh Jass — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:55:03 GMT

To: Embarassed Hygienist,
Don't remove your tonsils yourself, enlist the aid of a qualified surgeon... :)

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nurse, Minnesota — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:35:07 GMT

To embarassed hygienist- I am a nurse and also have tonsiliths. I use a water pik at the lowest setting and rinse out the pocket where the tonsilith usually sits. This helps alot. Can visibly see it fall into the sink(gross). But I still have one that develops somewhere where I can't see it, ?adenoid area?. Hope to hear more about resolving Solobacterium moorei.

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Hal Itosis, Butt, Montana — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:10:10 GMT

It appears that it is not foot in mouth that causes it, its more likely to be head up a** that is the culprit.

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Mrs. H - Portland OR — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:28:13 GMT

For smelly feet Dr. Oz says "Brew up some mild iced tea and put your feet in it for about 30 minutes a day for a week. "The tannic acid in the tea will actually tan your foot a little bit, which will dry it out," he says. "That's helpful in reducing the amount of sweat, and the odor as well."

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jodi, lockport, NY — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:04:00 GMT

I don't know if this helps anybody, but when my son was 6 mo., before teeth arrived, I used to give him the lemon slices from my water at resturants to suck and knaw on. He loved it and everytime we went he would beg for them. Well, he has great teeth, no cavities or bad breath. He is now 9. My daughter is another story, she never got the hang of sucking on lemons and has soft teeth and has had a baby root canal at 3 yrs old. The dentist told me she has a bad bacteria in her mouth which is contagious and can be passed from others with the same bateria. So be aware of whose kissing your children. Also, she has a mouth odor problem which is like morning breath all day long. Go figure.

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Jac, Nac. Texas — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:49:16 GMT

Do not rinse your mouth with sink water, use purified drinking water. I premix a bottle of; water, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and essential peppermint oil. I rinse before and after I brush with baking soda, it also helps whitened my teeth.

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George A. Dubois II — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:16:02 GMT

TO ANYONE WITH STINKFOOT : 10 STEPS TO FRESH FEET
1- Buy a shakercan of Desenex Foot Powder
2- Wash your feet
3- Wash your socks
4- Dry out your shoes
5- Squeeze some Desenex into all your footware
6- Wack your footware around distributing Desenex
7- Put on clean socks
8- Wear dry footware only
9- Use Desenex Foot Powder 3 times a week
10- Change socks at least 3 times a week

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allergysufferer, WI — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:41:34 GMT

I notice that none of these articles give any advice for those of us who do suffer from "other causes" of bad breath. I have severe allergy problems which result in dry mouth from my medications, frequent sinus and respiratory infections, and also gastrointestinal problems. I do brush my teeth and tongue, floss, have tried various rinses including peroxide, and still have foul breath. What can someone like myself do? Gum really doesn't do much and many people find gum chewing annoying.

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blondie, Seattle, WA — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:52:47 GMT

Zinc is a natural remedy for foot and body odor, I had to to share a room w/my sister who had awful foot odor. It also helps complexion issues. Thymol, in Listerene products is a natural oil from Thyme that has been proven to kill certain bad bacteria in the mouth, but one needs to hold it in the mouth for a time.

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blondie, Seattle, WA — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:56:46 GMT

One more thought to add - netti pots are getting popular to help sinus issues including bad breath.

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Kimmer, Orlando, Florida — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:44:17 GMT

Re: Smelly Teen Feet - with changing hormones, odor causing bacteria and fungus can flourish, but there are ways to beat it. First, wash feet AT LEAST morning and night with antibacterial soap; clean especially well around and under toenails using a soft brush (toothbrush works) and scraping under the nails; wear white cotton socks, colored socks and nylons or artificial materials in socks keeps the feet wet which only makes the situation worse; open shoes up to dry every time you take them off, and wear sandals or slippers at home to give shoes time to dry, which will keep the bacteria from growing; if you can, alternate shoes at least evey other day, and try to wear shoes that will breathe; Finally, body odor can definately be made worse with certain foods, so if you notice that after eating garlic or something else the smell is worse the next day, try to either eat smaller amounts or don't ear the offending food at all.

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Kimmer, Orlando, Florida — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:49:20 GMT

To the mnother of the daughter in shcool whose "breath smells like pee"...you should have a doctor see her, that is not a normal thinng to have to go through and since their are several diseases and disorders that make themselves known with bad breath, this could be one of them. Especially if she is allready doing all she can to change this unfortunate condition, now would be the time to seek professional medical help! Not only could whatever is really causing the "pee breath" have even worse physical consezuences if left unchecked, the psychological problems that will most likely result from having this condition at such a socially importan age can be devistating! Definately, get her some help!

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PAY, MI — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:59:31 GMT

To: Embarassed Hygienist - I didn't know tonsililith's was what I've had for 20 some years. Back when I was 20 yrs. old I removed a few of mine with a straw because I could feel them and it grossed me out when I coughed one out. Then I developed a very bad sore throat (it was so bad that I went to a doctor) and the doctor thought I might have had pasta for dinner! After I recovered from the sore throat, I started ignoring them and have never had anymore problems. I don't know own or think I'd try a Water Pik, but it would probably be a more sanitary way.
Funny thing is that just before I saw this web site (about 10 min. ago) my 7 year old was complaining about a sore throat and when I looked down his throat with a flashlight, I saw a tonsililith's! He did have chicken lemon rice soup for dinner - could be a piece of rice! Ha, Ha! A case of Strep Throat was found in his classroom, I'll keep an eye on him since they could be related.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to do more reasearch on tosililith's, but don't plan on taking out my tonsils. I believe they have a lot more benefits then we thought back in the 70's when they were yanking them out left and right. Who knows, maybe ours are working right and not sending the bacteria to other parts of our bodies!

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Stinky Foot Mom in Michigan — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:34:06 GMT

To parent of teen son with foot odor:
Along with washing his feet and changing his socks at the end of each day (or before a night out on the town) here are a couple of other things you can try:
Make sure to buy shoes big enough to fit an odor eater type insert. They are cheaper then buying a new pair of shoes every month - you just change them when the shoes start stinking too much. I tend to buy the cheaper store bought brands because then you can change them more often. I also found that the ones with charcoal in them tend to put black marks on white socks, so I shy away from them.
You should also try spraying his shoes with a fabric odor remover at night. Just a couple of sprays seems to do the trick and it should dry up within the hour. When I get home I spray my shoes as well as the socks that I am wearing. Then I don't have to run to the bathroom to wash my feet and change my socks right away. I works great!
I also sprinkle a tiny bit of odor power on my feet before putting on my socks. I don't use this in my shoes though, as it will eventually cause a white cloud of dust to escape when your shoes get too much build up. My husband uses this method as well, along taking off his shoes every chance he can - much to my, and our kids, disapproval on car rides!

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cephas chase grenada west indies — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:32:55 GMT

The use of warm salt water, apart from every thing else can halp.But the use of the tounge on other parts of the the body when haveing sex could explain why the bactera is found in the mouth.And as we come in contact with other people,u know what happens after that.

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cephas chase grenada west indies — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:04:07 GMT

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Jag, Piedmont NC — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:11:20 GMT

For mouth odor, as some have said, curtailing candidas in the body with garlic can help a lot. There are books on ridding the body of candidas overgrowth; perhaps reading one is in order. Tongue scraping and flossing work, as does using a mouthwash that curtails bacteria for 12 hours...

For stinky feet and armpits, I use Crystal deodorant, which is natural minerals and stops the odors completely. Beware of washing too much, since stripping the natural oils of the body can change how our bodies react to things. (Like washing one's face too much to get rid of acne usually makes it worse.)

As for the tonsilliths, I too have them, and I regularly clean them out of my tonsils (those that I can get to) with the half-tube-shaped end of a nail groomer, used for only that purpose. (It has a pointed end on one side, and the curved, half-tube end on the other.) Be very careful to not poke, but gently open the tonsils, and you can clean a lot. (Yes it took a while to get over the gag reflex, but I can actually breathe better after I've done a cleaning.) I have a magnifying mirror and a mini-led flashlight to aid in my routine.

I've seen steam-cleaners for toothbrushes, but have never purchased one. In light of this article, perhaps buying one would be a good idea, because then it's a sterilized toothbrush every time I brush.

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Anonymous — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:46:34 GMT

My husband has really bad breath even after he brushes his teeth and uses mouth wash. Could it be something that is not in his mouth that is causing the bad breath, such as something in his stomach? He is doing a whole-body cleanse right now--would that help?

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Rose, Phoenix, AZ — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:49:29 GMT

Try to take some Pre-biotics (help the probiotic to grow) and Probiotics (good bacteria) especially after taking antibiotics.

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B, Alexandria, VA — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:56 GMT

To: Embarrassed Dental Hygienist you are not alone I had this problem from my early 20's and finally saw an ear, nose, throat Doctor in my late 30's who examined my throat and agreed that I should have my tonsils removed. After surgery he said I had a really bad case of tonsilitis. Now I still have the tongue bacteria but I brush my tongue, floss and use a mounthwash that contains Hydrogen peroxide and it has really helped.

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Liz Applegate, Missoula Mt. — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:03:55 GMT

My 4 year old Great Granddaughter Cricket told me I better go brush my teeth or she was going to puke!

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Flossing Fan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:51:40 GMT

FLOSS FLOSS FLOSS. Much of bad breath is caused by rotting food between teeth. Brushing WILL NOT remove it - you must floss thoroughly, get right in there to the gumline! Get your teeth professionally cleaned AT LEAST TWICE per year. You may need more than a standard cleaning if it's been a while. Rinse with dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide...do not ever swallow it, however. Stay away from dairy, caffeine, sugar and bread/pasta. Drink plenty of water.

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Just Browsing — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:09:21 GMT

I am suprised no one mentioned this, but saw it on Oprah when dr. Oz was on. For the feet problem, soak in strong black tea everyday, eliminates foot odor.

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hydrogen peroxide, people — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:10:26 GMT

For stinky feet, try pouring hydrogen peroxide in all your shoues. Wear flip flops when they are drying. When they dry out, they will be disinfected. You can also soak feet in hydrogen peroxide every night. this will trun them white for awhile.

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Kalia Smith, Buffalo, New York — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:07:06 GMT

I love to kiss, but I cannot kiss my husband except on the mouth ... and even then, it's not fun. Yes, he has that horrid smell often on his breath. It's been enough to make me completely turned-off to intimacy at times. I hope these tips work; I will methodically help him try each method to help cure this unfortunate ailment. Thank you for sharing your insight, each of you.

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R. Cox, Creston, B.C. Canada — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:16:40 GMT

Putting shoes in the freezer overnight may help the foot odor problem.

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Mimi SE Kansas — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:59:50 GMT

For stinky feet shake some (about a TBS) baking soda into shoes and let them set over night. Dump it out the next morning and you will be amazed at the difference.

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Meliyah, Elmira, NY — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:52:41 GMT

To Jodi of Lockport - please read this article before offering that advice to any more mothers. http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/06/733996.aspx What may have been ok 9 years ago could kill a baby today!

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jane doe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:09:32 GMT

some other treatments for stinky feet
1. soak feet in listerine
2. coat clean dry feet with vicks vapor rub at night and put on socks.
good luck

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Robert F, Alpine,Utah — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:15:03 GMT

For bad breath: First, brush with Baking soda, and use a tongue scraper lightly. Rinse with peroxide, but don't swallow.
For smelly feet: clean feet on a regular basis, if the shoes smell you need to get rid of them and get new ones - Cotton socks - they will absorb the sweat.

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R.A. Herner.Norwalk Oh raherner@aol.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:44:10 GMT

soak smelly feet in a cup of apple cider vinegar in a pan of water

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loneulf — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:45:49 GMT

i hav had bad breath for 7 years. it was due to tonsil stones. No amount of flossing, brushing, scraping, rinsing (listerine, chlorine dioxide etc)stopped d problem. Sucidal? u bet!Tonsils removal? went thro that many times in my mind.
my girlfriend has it 2 so i know how horrendous it can b. once the stones r removed, the smell goes off n so does the taste in d mouth.
my stones r normally from a post nasal drip channel next 2 my right tonsil at the back of the right side of the throat. there is a small polyp blocking this channel n i c stones lodge here that r very difficult 2 dislodge.
Yes, stress, diet, not enough sleep, hormonal changes (ladies) all aggravate the problem.
I have been experimenting with antibiotics n for a
while it worked. i started thinking of antibiotics
after my dad had his appendix removed. he had bad breath for many years sometimes so bad u could smell it from d back seat of the car.
On day of his operation his breath was so foul (i remembered d doctors using d term "highly dehydrated") but guesssed what he doesnt have halitosis anymore or that "old folk smell" which some doctors told me is normal.
i knew they gave him antibiotics during n after the operation so i guessed that must be it.

Can someone tell me what antibiotics i need 2 take 4 S. moorei?
Ps : here s some points 2 ponder
* my mum never had bad breath a single day of
her life
* my ex-wife hav the sweetest breath...alway
fresh.. even in d mornin.
* my youngest daughter had tonsils stones but
she did not have bad breath. she was still
drinking a lot of milk formulas from a milk
bottle right until she was 8 years old.
* i never had bad breath till 2001 although
i had tonsil stones prior 2 that.

Now that really stinks! Scientists blame bug for bad breath

Grammamaz, Tucson, Arizone — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:48:50 GMT

To "Embarassed Hygienist" and others with same problem: I also have tonsil stones (tonsililiths) and have found that gargling with "Therabreath" really works. Dislodges the yucky, smelly stones and makes your mouth feel good and smell better.

Now that really stinks! Scientists blame bug for bad breath

YB, Tampa, FL — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:52:13 GMT

One remedy i know for foot odor is a mixture of distilled water and alum crystals. Dissolve the alum crystals in the water and pour it into an atomizer. Wash feet thoroughly when bathing and spray the mixture to feet and let dry before wearing socks. You can also spray the mixture inside the shoes but let it dry before using it. This is very effective. But remember to change socks everyday. Good luck!

Now that really stinks! Scientists blame bug for bad breath

A. CA — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:36:49 GMT

O.K. I had bad breath, those small hard balls, and here is what worked for me. I use saline nasal spray in each nostril, let it soak, then spit it out. The little hard balls the embarrased hygenists called, tonsililiths will be a thing of the past, including the bad breath. Use this along with your normal mouth hygine regime and your breath will always be clean. Stay away from junk food, caffine, smoking, and refined foods will also help and help you stay healthy. Go natural and stay away from harmful drugs (ie.,prescriptions)you will feel much, much better.

Now that really stinks! Scientists blame bug for bad breath

Emily, San Francisco, CA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:51:06 GMT

Everything here is very informative but not sure what I should really do or what it is exactly. I came home yesterday and I was told that I stink, not from body but from my nose and mouth; when I talk, my family can’t stand being around me. I can’t even eat with them b/c I’m told that the air I’m breathing out is unbearable; and of course I’m unable to smell it b/c it’s coming from me. I’m told that it’s REALLY BAD and I don’t know what to do.
This is the third time this has happened to me in the last three yrs. The first two times, it was really bad dieting, I was eating fast food for dinner late at night and sometimes my hunger takes over and that is when I noticed stomach acid. So I was told by a doctor that it was the stomach acid that was coming up. Now, I have no idea why this foul smell is coming out of me, my diet for the last 3 months have been the same; no change in food, I even drink 2-3 cups of green tea a day on a regular basis.
Please help. I’m really self-conscious at work that people around me may smell it and I have no idea how to control it.

Now that really stinks! Scientists blame bug for bad breath

me wasington dc — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:24:34 GMT

Your breath stinks in the mornings because of what you eat.