The Ultimate Bad Breath Cure: Starvation!!

Who out there would not want to have an ultimate bad breath cure and be done with the embarrassment and social pain associated with halitosis? Whether we want to admit it or not, bad breath can play a huge role in the success or failure of our careers! Even our social relationships are greatly affected by halitosis problems. Unfortunately, many of the halitosis remedies available either mask the condition or actually make it worse!

No bad breath treatment will be effective unless it eliminates the underlying problem. However, there is no universal bad breath cause and just a few of the possibilities to consider include:

• Gum disease
• Xerostomia
• Bronchitis
• Chronic sinus infection
• Diabetes
• Pneumonia
• Infection of tooth, throat, or mouth

In nearly 9 out of 10 cases, the ultimate source of the bad breath problem will be bacteria living in your mouth-either along the gum line (periodontal disease) or at the back of the tongue and along other soft tissues in mouth. Morning bad breath is caused by bacteria that form a thin white or nearly invisible layer known as plaque. The bacteria grow faster behind the plaque because it is a low oxygen environment and saliva cannot penetrate.

The gram negative anaerobic bacteria feed off of dead skin cells and food particles left in your mouth after meals and because of poor oral hygiene. Brushing between meals will deprive the bacteria of food and thus lower their population if practiced consistently. It is actually the waste products of bacteria, known as sulfur compounds, that create the bad breath odor we hate so much! Less food particles means fewer waste products and makes brushing between meals an effective means of controlling anaerobic bacteria numbers. While not exactly a bad breath cure, good oral hygiene is probably the best prevention that money can buy!

Aside from brushing, flossing and using an all natural dental mouthwash or rinse (chemicals like alcohol may control bacteria and temporarily prevent bad breath, but they are more likely to cause dehydration, dry mouth, and more severe halitosis in the long run), remember to keep properly hydrated. Saliva is the body's natural bad breath remedy because it helps control the bacteria in three different ways:

• Produces enzymes that stimulate antibody production
• Rich in oxygen: anaerobic bacteria breed slower in well-oxygenated environments
• Removes waste and food particles

Anything from alcohol to a low-carb diet can cause dehydration and dry mouth so be careful to avoid anything that may have a diuretic effect upon the body. You need to drink 1/2-2/3 ounces of water for every pound of body weight to maintain proper hydration.

The best bad breath medicine is anything that helps control the oral bacteria population in your mouth. Good oral hygiene, brushing between meals, and maintaining proper hydration are critical to bad breath prevention. While there may be no ultimate bad breath cure because the bacteria will always return no matter how vigilant you might be, following the simple tips listed above and using an effective all natural dental rinse will control halitosis.

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