Bad Breath Halitosis
Some tips to cure bad breath
Bad Breath, also called Halitosis is something that plagues many people. The ads for mouthwash would have you believe that all you need to do is grab your mouthwash, rinse and your bad breath (Halitosis) will go away.
This is a disservice as more is involved. Usually it is a buildup of bad bacteria or an infection. Here are several tips to help you get your bad breath halitosis under control:
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First of all, let me say that mouthwash will do little to combat your cause of bad breath. Mouthwash does not get to the cause of your halitosis. It just covers up the odors for a while. And think of the money you will save by doing the more important things to combat your breath problem!
- If you have a dry mouth, this could be the culprit. Bad breath halitosis in this case happens because saliva enzymes help keep the odor causing bacteria down. When you don’t produce enough saliva, or your medications have a side effect of dry mouth, you can end up with bad breath. Look into the cause of your dry mouth.
- Sinus or throat infections can cause halitosis. Strep throat sometimes has a particular odor. As well, tooth decay or abscessed teeth can put off bad odors. If you think any of these are the cause, you need to get to the bottom of your infection or it could get worse.
- It goes without saying to brush your teeth. In addition flossing your teeth is necessary. The bacteria can build up between your teeth and cause odor. If the bacteria are not flossed away, it hardens and can begin to cause tooth damage, which can create bad breath halitosis. If you want to keep your teeth through out your full life, you must floss!
- Brush your tongue and the inside of your cheeks gently with your toothbrush. This helps keep the debris and buildup of the bacteria knocked down and keep your breath fresher.
- Check your medications. As mentioned before, some have a side effect of dry mouth. Anti histamines and over the counter medications for sinus problems are good examples. Read the labels.
- Another cause of bad breath (halitosis), may be a white coating you find on your tongue. White coating at the back of the tongue can be an indication of a candida infection. Many people start a regimen of Probiotics to re inoculate the digestive tract with abundant good bacteria if they see this white coating. Probiotics can be purchased at your health food store, or online. Even organic Kefir is a good choice to help combat this, ingested over a month or more.
Use these tips as a checklist for your bad breath halitosis. If after working with the above suggestions for a while, and you don’t find some relief, it is time to visit your Dentist for an evaluation.
Article written by Jeannie Crabtree C.Ac. Bad breath can be beat. Feel better about yourself and raise your self esteem by getting to the cause of your bad breath
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