heartburn

Do You Have Bad Breath?

When Bad Breath is Something to Worry About Morning breath...dragon mouth...onion breath...there are about as many descriptions of halitosis as there are reasons for it occurring. Chronic bad breath is usually not just too much garlic for lunch. Here's a list of common bad breath causes, and what you might [...]

Saliva… Fantastic Fluid!

Your salivary glands make up to three pints a day of this fantastic fluid. Why so much? Because saliva plays an important role in keeping your teeth and gums fit and smiling. Saliva helps fight cavities by preventing food from sticking to teeth and gums. It also helps neutralize stomach [...]

When Heartburn Comes with the Check

It might be a big Italian meal—meatballs, lasagna, red wine—or a serious encounter with stuffed jalapenos. Whatever your preference, if you suffer heartburn, you're going to pay for it. Every month, 40% of the population suffer heartburn. An unlucky 10% reach for the antacids or acid blockers daily. Heartburn is [...]