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by Dr. Harold Katz, Founder of The California Breath Clinics
If you’ve been frustrated with commercial products that falsely claim they can attack the germs that
cause bad breath, or if you scraped your tongue and still have bad breath, you’ve come to the right place.
Bad breath is caused by Anaerobic Sulfur Producing Bacteria which normally live within the surface of the tongue
and in the throat. These bacteria are supposed to be there, because they assist humans in digestion by breaking
down proteins found in specific foods, mucous or phlegm, blood, and in diseased or "broken-down" oral tissue.
Under certain conditions, these bacteria start to break down proteins at a very high rate. Proteins are made up
of Amino Acids. Two of the Amino Acids (Cysteine and Methionine) are dense with sulfur.
The California Breath Clinics was founded in 1994 by Dr. Harold Katz, a 1975 graduate of the UCLA
School of Dentistry and holder of a separate degree in Bacteriology, also from UCLA.
When these "beneficial" bacteria come into contact with these compounds, the odorous and "lousy-tasting" sulfur
compounds are released from the back of the tongue and throat, as Hydrogen Sulfide, Methyl Mercaptan, and other
odorous and bad tasting compounds. These "problem" compounds are often referred to as volatile sulfur compounds
(VSC), where volatile means Vaporous and Effervescent, two adjectives which accurately describe their ability to
offend other people instantly.
I’ve personally treated over 10,000 people with bad breath and nearly 1,000,000 people worldwide
have used my formulas and products to regain their lost confidence. -- Dr. Harold Katz
Because my original degree is in Bacteriology, let me explain a very important fact about these "bugs". They are not
"bad guys" - they are not infectious. Everyone in the world has the same group of bacteria in their mouth. You cannot
"catch" bad breath from someone else - even by kissing. Since they are part of our normal oral flora, you cannot
permanently remove them from your mouth - not by tongue scraping, not by antibiotics, and not by rinses which claim
to "lift the bacteria off your tongue". The only scientifically proven and clinically effective method of halting
Halitosis is by attacking the bacteria’s ability to produce VSC and by converting the VSC into non-odorous and
non-tasting organic salts. (I should know, I’ve personally treated nearly 13,000 people at my California Breath
Clinics and I’ve helped thousands more through my TheraBreath formulas. Take a look at a small fraction of
testimonial letters to see what doesn’t
work!
Dr. Katz has used his TheraBreath System formulas to eliminate Halitosis in tens of thousands of people.
Speaking about bacteria, there is one other fact that you must understand about these bacteria. They are classified
as "Anaerobic" - which literally means "Without Oxygen". They thrive in an environment where Oxygen is not present.
That is why they do not live on the surface of your tongue! They live in between the papillae (fibers) that make
up your tongue!
Anaerobic sulfur-producing bacteria that create bad breath live and breed within the back of the tongue
and in the throat. They have the ability to digest mucous (because of high protein content) & then break it down into
sulfide molecules, which cause the bad breath & bitter, sour taste.
These sulfur compounds are actually by-products of anaerobic bacteria (Fusobacterium and Actinomyces, among others).
Everyone needs these bacteria, because they assist the digestion process. But, unfortunately, for some, as yet
undetermined reason these particular bacteria are found in higher numbers in those anguished by bad breath.
(Various theories attribute this to hormonal changes, a history of medications, usually antibiotics or sulfa
drugs -- which create an imbalance of oral bacteria, or even Genetics -- these disorders appear to run in some families.)
We do know however, that it seems to be evenly split between men and women.
Conditions under which the problem becomes worse:
The reason that taste disorders are related to Bad Breath is due to the sulfur produced by these anaerobic
bacteria, particularly on the back (dorsum) of the tongue.
Dry Mouth
Although some cases of dry mouth are naturally occurring, most cases are caused by one of these factors; prescription
medications (usually prescribed for high blood pressure or depression) antihistamines, and adult beverages, with
alcohol in them. (see "Why Regular Products Don’t Work")
The correct way to fight bad breath due to post nasal drip is to use a combination of our TheraBreath
Nasal Sinus Drops and AktivOxigen tablets, creating an oxygenating solution to cleanse the throat and tonsil area.
When your mouth is dryer, you have less saliva. Saliva naturally contains oxygen, which keeps your mouth healthy
and fresh. These bacteria are anaerobic, which simply means that they will thrive and make more sulfur in the
presence of little or no oxygen. Thus if you have less saliva, you have less oxygen, thereby creating an anaerobic
environment, perfect for the bacteria to produce more of these odorous and sour/bitter compounds. For people with
Dry Mouth, products such as Saliva Stimulation Tablets
can help greatly.
Pharmaceutical companies realized early on that it could be very easy to "fool" the public by creating
strong flavors in oral rinses, which would then be "sensed" by the brain as if the user’s breath was fresh.
Post-Nasal Drip
We know that proteins contain amino acids, which in turn contain sulfur compounds. When a person has a post nasal drip,
mucus drains and coats the back of the tongue and throat, exactly where bacteria live. Since mucus is made
up of interlinked strands of protein, the bacteria have a field day, breaking down these proteins into odorous and sour
tasting sulfur type compounds. Strong Antihistamines don’t help, because the drying effect of the antihistamines
also creates a problem. The only method of ending the odor and taste are to use Oxyd-VIII based oral products. Many of
my patients with post nasal drip have claimed
great success with use of the Nasal-Sinus Drops.
Almost all commercial toothpaste’s contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SOAP), placed in toothpaste in order to
create a foaming action, so that you think that something is actually happening. It has no beneficial effects at all.
Unfortunately it will also inhibit the potency of the active ingredients. That is why those who use Oxyfresh toothpaste
should read the ingredients in their toothpaste: It contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate! This will negate the benefits of
the oxidation process.
What About The Sinuses?
After personally treating nearly 13,000 people worldwide, I have yet to see a patient get rid of his bad breath
following sinus surgery. First of all, these anaerobic bacteria cannot live in the sinuses. When someone has a
sinus infection, one of the common symptoms are intense sinus headaches, caused by the pressure from the infection
in the sinus. If you don’t have these powerful headaches, you probably don’t have a sinus problem. The
fact is that once someone has an elevated amount of these anaerobic bacteria, they will create the problem from any
protein source, including mucous, phlegm, etc, which drain down the back of your throat into the area where these
bacteria live.
High Protein Foods
These bacteria love those proteins, and certain foods are packed with them:
Based on helping tens of thousands of people who have suffered with bad breath, tongue scraping by itself
is NOT the answer to stopping bad breath.
Milk and Cheese and most other dairy products. (The fat content does not matter.) If you are lactose intolerant, do
not eat or drink these products! Since your system cannot digest them properly, they are available to the bacteria
for an extended period of time. A recent research article from the Los Angeles Times (November 1996) on lactose
intolerance showed that nearly 67% of all Americans can be classified as "Lactose Intolerant". This is due to the
fact that in a diverse population such as we have here, there is a predilection for Asians, Hispanics, and
African-Americans to be lactose intolerant.
Fish are high in proteins. As many people eat a high fish diet, logically they make the problem worse.
Sour, bitter, metallic tastes are all acidic in nature. For those individuals who may have a slightly more
"acidic" oral environment or saliva, here’s a helpful hint: Sprinkle a small amount of Baking Soda on the bristles
of your dry toothbrush. Then place TheraBreath toothgel over the Baking Soda to cover the bristles - then brush. The
Baking Soda neutralizes more of the oral acids and creates a "cleaner" taste sensation.
Coffee with caffeine (and even without) contains high levels of acids which cause the bacteria to reproduce more rapidly
and create a bitter taste for many people. (Virtually any acidic type of food will do this.)
Coffee drinking was one of the problems that my patients used to have. After starting my treatment, they have been able
to go back to coffee drinking (in moderation of course) without any bitter tastes afterward.
What Works?
Oxyd-VIII is the active ingredient in TheraBreath products.
It prevents the anaerobic bacteria from creating the odorous sulfide and Mercaptan compounds by "adding oxygen" to the environment.
The end result is the formation of a "Sulfate", which has no odor or taste. Most of my patients start out with a
Starter Kit and work their way up from there if necessary.
Discover the Secrets that Listerine and Scope hope you never find out!
Dr. Harold Katz explains why people with bad breath usually have excellent oral
hygiene and will give you an easy formula to help you prevent bad breath.
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