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You brush twice a day, you rinse, you chew gum, and you still wonder if it’s your breath. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley breaks down where most bad breath (halitosis) actually starts: the coating on your tongue, where bacteria release sulfur gases. He also explains why the usual fixes fade so fast.
We cover:
-Why tongue scraping helps, but the coating can return within about 30 minutes
-The mouthwash research: a week of antiseptic rinse wiped out the oral bacteria that help make nitric oxide, and blood pressure went up
-A patient story where a hidden tooth infection, found on a cone beam scan, was behind years of bad breath
-The Chinese medicine tongue map, and what coating in different areas may point to
-Dry mouth, mouth breathing, gut infections like H. pylori, and the oral–gut connection
-Breath odors that mean you should see a doctor right away
-5 simple things to do this week
0:00 Intro
0:46 Why this topic matters
1:52 The real source: your tongue coating
3:56 The gases behind 90% of bad breath
4:49 1 in 3 people have halitosis
5:22 Patient story: the hidden tooth infection
13:50 The Chinese medicine tongue map
21:43 Does tongue scraping work?
23:30 Mouthwash and blood pressure
29:18 Oil pulling as a natural rinse
31:23 Dry mouth, saliva and mouth breathing
42:13 Gut infections and H. pylori
49:36 Breath smells that need a doctor
56:19 Halitophobia: when the worry is the problem
57:25 5 things to do this week
This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. Talk with your doctor or dentist before changing your care, including any prescribed mouthwash or medication.
#badbreath #halitosis #oralhealth #chinesemedicine #tonguediagnosis #drmotley
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DISCLAIMER
Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.
No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have.
Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which he earns a small commission on sales made through those links.
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We cover:
-Why tongue scraping helps, but the coating can return within about 30 minutes
-The mouthwash research: a week of antiseptic rinse wiped out the oral bacteria that help make nitric oxide, and blood pressure went up
-A patient story where a hidden tooth infection, found on a cone beam scan, was behind years of bad breath
-The Chinese medicine tongue map, and what coating in different areas may point to
-Dry mouth, mouth breathing, gut infections like H. pylori, and the oral–gut connection
-Breath odors that mean you should see a doctor right away
-5 simple things to do this week
0:00 Intro
0:46 Why this topic matters
1:52 The real source: your tongue coating
3:56 The gases behind 90% of bad breath
4:49 1 in 3 people have halitosis
5:22 Patient story: the hidden tooth infection
13:50 The Chinese medicine tongue map
21:43 Does tongue scraping work?
23:30 Mouthwash and blood pressure
29:18 Oil pulling as a natural rinse
31:23 Dry mouth, saliva and mouth breathing
42:13 Gut infections and H. pylori
49:36 Breath smells that need a doctor
56:19 Halitophobia: when the worry is the problem
57:25 5 things to do this week
This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical or dental advice. Talk with your doctor or dentist before changing your care, including any prescribed mouthwash or medication.
#badbreath #halitosis #oralhealth #chinesemedicine #tonguediagnosis #drmotley
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Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to Doctor Motley's channel.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley
Twitter: https://www.x.com/Doctormotley
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/
Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley
Website: https://doctormotley.com
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Have specific questions about genetic testing?
Looking for a lot more resources for living healthier?
Are you a health coach looking for more training helping your clients reach their best, healthiest life?
Join Doctor Motley’s membership community for in-depth training and live Q+As. https://doctormotley.com/membership/
DISCLAIMER
Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.
No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have.
Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which he earns a small commission on sales made through those links.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices