Bad Breath Cures That Work
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Many people are not even aware that they have bad breath. Maybe you are one of them? To find out, lick the back of your hand with your tongue then wait a few seconds for it to dry then smell your hand. It is the best indication of the state of your breath, and how it seems to everyone else.
What are some bad breath cures that work?
There are a lot of products that you can buy that claim they can cure your bad breath. But in a lot of cases they have the potential to make the condition worse, rather than cure it. For example mouthwash – this merely masks the smell, and sometimes for only ten minutes! Not only that, but the alcohol contained in mouthwash can in fact kill “good” bacteria and promote the growth of “halitosis” bacteria in the mouth, the most common cause of this issue.
The bad smell that you have experienced, and it is quite distinctive, is mostly produced by bacteria in the mouth. There is a lot of different types of bacteria that live in your mouth, however there are about a dozen different types that have the potential to offend with the smell they produce. This odour is from their waste.
So in finding a bad breath cure that works, you need to look at the origins of the problem which in most cases is the mouth.
Start off by ensuring that your oral hygiene routine covers all the “bases.”
Brushing, flossing and scraping. You may have read that last word “scraping: and thought “scraping?” I will cover that in a moment. Firstly, ensure that you are brushing your teeth at least twice a day – after each meal is ideal. Start with baking soda which will restore the pH balance in the mouth, stopping any halitosis bacteria from growing. Then use toothpaste to freshen your breath.
This should be done after every meal to remove any food particles that have collected in the teeth. Left unattended this food will start to rot, attracting the same bacteria who thrive on this sort of matter.
Scraping - I promised I would tell you about this so – this is in relation to the tongue. This area is one of the biggest culprits and is the most neglected by people. Dead cells and food matter collect on the tongue, especially towards the back area. Bacteria love to live there as conditions are ripe for them. You can clean your tongue with a toothbrush, but for maximum results and to ensure that the offending matter is removed, it is wise to buy a scraper which will remove everything offensive, leaving your breath fresher. I recommend using a scraper once a day, preferably at night.
Natural bad breath cures
At home ingredients can be just as effective and here are a few for you to try:
Mint – chew it as a breath freshener or soak a few leaves in a cup of boiling water for about three minutes. Great for the digestion which is another possible culprit.
Baking soda - already discussed in brushing but can also be used as a effective mouthwash.
In discovering the best bad breath cure, it is a good idea to start by trying to find out the origins of the bad breath problem, then you can decide what course of action you want to take.
If the problem continues after trying these options, consult a trained medical practitioner.
Simon Lenty is an freelance Expert Author and a health enthusiast who understands how embarrassing bad breath can be. Confronted with reoccurring bad breath and looking for answers to the problem so that he didn’t feel embarrassed anymore when he talked to other people, Simon Lenty did the research and came up with some effective methods to cure bad breath at home that anyone can try. If you want even more information, subscribe to the free 10-part Successful Secrets To Curing Bad Breath email course at no cost.
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Cure Bad Breath In Four Steps – Four Fast Bad Breath Cures
Very few of us ever really talk seriously about the problem of breath so more often that not we are unaware of the bad breath cures available to us when we face this embarrassing problem.
For those of that know the pain, embarrassment and frustration of trying to hide a breath problem we often don’t want to talk about it, we just want to cure it as fast as possible. This article hopes to help people in just that situation by offering some advice on the best ways to treat and cure bad breath.
Malodorous breath is most often caused by an excessive amount of anaerobic bacteria living in the mouth. Usually these bacteria concentrate on the back of the tongue where they can live between the taste buds but they can also grow on the gum line and cheeks.
As these organisms respire they excrete waste products that contain foul smelling sulpher compounds that evaporate easily at room temperature and are therefore noticed on the breath. Therefore the primary way to cure bad breath is to attempt to limit or reduce the growth of these bacteria.
Fortunately there are a number of ways we can do this. The first is to limit the supply of food to these bacteria by flossing and brushing away particles of food that they could potentially feed on.
The second is to attack them directly by cleaning the area they colonize. The back of the tongue is the ideal breeding ground for the bacteria and they will multiply rapidly if left unchecked. We can evict these unwanted tenants by using a tongue scraper to clean the area thoroughly.
The third way to limit the bacterial growth is to keep the mouth moist. Unfortunately saliva secretion is just one of those things that decrease’s with age and the fact that most adults do not drink the recommended 2 liters of water per day and in fact often drink diuretic drinks like tea and coffee mean we are often dehydrated. Starting the day with a tall glass of water is not only good for our general health but one of the most effective bad breath cures.
The fourth way to fight a breath problem is to keep the mouth neutral. An acidic environment is the perfect condition for these bacteria to thrive and therefore something we want to avoid. Avoiding acidic foods and drinks like orange juice and sugary foods. You can reduce the acidity of the mouth by using regular baking soda as either a paste brushed on the teeth and tongue or as a solution mixed with water and gargled and swished about the mouth.
Even though the commercials you see on TV might make it appear that they have discovered the latest ‘miracle’ bad breath cure be weary before handing over your cash as its often the case that when it sounds too good to be true it is! Simply follow the steps above consistently and you will most often get the results you want however if the problem persists it is worth speaking to your dentist.
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