What is True Bad Breath Cause?

Far too many of us make the mistake of assuming that food is the true bad breath cause when this is rarely the case-at least not in the way most think. Food will cause temporary problems with halitosis because the substance is broken down into its chemical components and then passed throughout the body to be absorbed as needed. When the food particles pass through the lungs, we exhale and produce the odors associated with bad breath. However, onions and other foods will typically pass from the body completely within a day or two without any need for a halitosis remedy.

Food, in a more indirect way, can cause chronic bad breath problems if you do not brush well in between meals or practice sound oral hygiene. Oral bacteria in our mouth produce waste products known as Volatile Sulfur Compounds that quickly turn into gas and cause the actual odors we commonly associate with bad breath. Bacteria, like any living creature, must eat and they tend to like many of the same foods that we do. The food particles left over from meals are consumed by bacteria and they tend to breed fastest when consuming the following foods:

• Sugar
• Carbohydrates
• Meat
• Seafood
• Eggs

While avoiding these foods would greatly prevent bad breath problems from ever starting, we can minimize problems by simply brushing after each meal. While not exactly a bad breath cure, brushing will remove excess food particles and plaque.

The anaerobic bacteria responsible for bad breath problems does not breed very fast in well-oxygenated places. Anaerobic bacteria breed faster behind the thin layer of plaque because it is a low-oxygen environment. If you do not remove the plaque with brushing and flossing, it will harden and become plaque giving the bacteria a safe haven to breed. If tartar is present, then your chronic bad breath may be caused by gum disease which can lead to a host of major medical problems.

Preventing bad breath begins with good oral hygiene but it also includes staying properly hydrated. Dry mouth and bad breath go hand-in-hand because saliva helps control the bacteria responsible for halitosis and gum disease. If you are dehydrated and have Xerostomia (dry mouth), then the bacteria population will grow quicker and make problems with halitosis worse.

Some bad breath medicine can cause dehydration if it is made from chemicals and other inorganic ingredients. Alcohol is a common ingredient in many halitosis remedies but often makes things worse because it causes dry mouth and leaves you unable to control the bacteria population. Even if the mouthwash or dental product killed large numbers of bacteria initially, the lack of saliva will leave us completely defenseless and makes even greater problems with halitosis likely.

The ultimate bad breath cause will almost always boil down to bacteria in most cases so it is important to use all natural dental products with an antibacterial agent. If you are looking for an all natural and effective bad breath remedy, then try OraMD® today!