Archive for April 11th, 2008

Are Canker Sore Medications Really Required?

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Canker sores are painful open sores that develop from a variety of causes, most often involving stress and mouth trauma. Canker sore medication is really not required, since canker sores will usually go away on their own within a matter of weeks. During that time though people with canker sores experience a great deal of pain and irritation, which cannot be treated with any canker sore medicine. Even though there is no canker sore medication that can eliminate canker sores, there are herbal and homeopathic canker sore medications that can alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by canker sores. These products are sold over the counter, and are easy to find.

Understanding The Bad Breath And Halitosis Confusion

Friday, April 11th, 2008

It is indeed a mystery why bad breath and halitosis are separate words when both are in fact describing the very same condition. Much the same issue occurs with gum disease and periodontal disease and for a very similar reason: one term is used in general conversations while the other is preferred by the medical community. Bad breath is the general term and halitosis is the word used in medical circles but there is no difference between the two. Unless the source of infection is either removed or treated, no permanent halitosis remedy is possible. While there are a number of factors that may be causing the condition, the simple fact remains that there is no need to confuse bad breath and halitosis-they are the same thing! Only by keeping the population of anaerobic bacteria low and keeping the mouth salivated will truly cure bad breath.