Can the right dental care help bad breath? Updated: 5/16/2008 2:00:22 PM Print Article Email Article           It is certain that nobody wants to have bad breath, but experts seem to disagree about what can be done to prevent it. Patricia Lenton, a research fellow at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, told USA Today that breath-freshening products work "to varying levels". The publication cites research from Euromonitor, which states that Americans spent almost $6.7 billion on mouth-freshening products such as mouthwashes in 2007. Some of the newer rinses that advertise fresh breath use sodium chlorite - and these products claim it can freshen breath for up to six hours. However, an independent study found the actual time was actually four to 42 minutes. Mr Lenton said that the efficacy of all of these products is still under debate, explaining that "people will tell you they have data, but then you see it" and find the methodology is flawed. Still, dental experts reported that the most important factor that affects breath freshness is the underlying oral care habits of the individual. Dr Stephen Z Wolner told WebMD that brushing one's tongue can go a long way towards removing bacteria that causes bad breath. © 2008 Brafton Inc. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Best man teeth? Try Madison, Wisconsin f... California proposes massive cuts in dent... Poor economy increasing dental emergenci... Dentists donate 2 days of dental care fo... Dental care for woman who superglued her... Dental care for woman superglued her tee... Dentist: Yearly visit minimum for dental... Dentist: Teeth fall out with lack of den... Sugarless gum can help with dental healt... Straightened teeth can enhance dental he... Nonprofit offers free dental care to at-... Director: Fluoride could improve dental ... Tongue piercing may negatively impact de... Director: North Carolina has dental care... AGD: Tap water better for dental health Dentist clears up dental care myths on m... Study: Dental health important for HIV i... New surgical laser provides hi-tech dent... BBC: Number of children needing dental c... Completeness, not order, counts in prope...

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