We all need to know how to prevent bad breath if for no other reason than to avoid the social embarrassment and shame the condition can cause. In truth, the costs of halitosis can be great indeed and it is no exaggeration to say that many of us have lost promotions and jobs due to bad breath. It is also true that people often judge us poorly if we have chronic bad breath and assume it is caused by poor oral hygiene. And, while poor oral hygiene may indeed be the cause of bad breath in some cases, there are a number of possibilities to consider, including:

• Diabetes
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Upper respiratory infection
• Gum disease
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Oral Bacteria (poor oral hygiene)
• Acid reflux

Unfortunately, far too many of the bad breath remedies available on the market are made with alcohol and other chemicals that can cause more problems than they solve. Alcohol is a common ingredient in halitosis remedies because it helps neutralize bacteria-the most typical cause of bad breath. However, alcohol is considered to be a toxin by your body (this is why the body tries to eliminate it quickly from the body) and will lead to dehydration.

Dehydration will make bad breath prevention difficult because it will lower the production of saliva. When it comes to naturally preventing bad breath, nothing is as effective as your own saliva. A rich source of oxygen (helps lower bacteria reproduction) and specialized enzymes that stimulate the production of antibodies that help neutralize the bacteria, saliva is essentially all-natural bad breath treatment. Therefore, it is important to avoid any bad breath remedy made with chemicals that may cause dehydration along with these behaviors/substances known to have a diuretic effect upon the body, including:

• Drinking caffeine
• Using laxatives or dietary supplements made with stimulants
• Excessive talking or exercise
• Inadequate water intake (drink at least 1/2 ounce of water for every pound of body weight)
• Smoking tobacco products
• Medication

To prevent or even treat bad breath, it is important to use remedies that will neutralize oral bacteria without causing dehydration. Chewing on certain herbs can help sweeten breath and stimulate salivation. Other all natural bad breath solutions include:

• Drinking water mixed with lemon or lime juice
• Boiling cinnamon and storing it in water bottle for natural mouthwash
• Using bad breath remedies made with essential oils like Spearmint, Almond, or Peppermint-will help sweeten breath and control bacteria without causing dehydration or dry mouth
• Apple Cider Vinegar

Preventing bad breath is really as simple as practicing good oral hygiene, staying well-hydrated, and using halitosis remedies made from all natural ingredients. Do not prevent bad breath using products made from alcohol and other chemicals because they can actually make the halitosis worse, not better. If you are looking for a safe and effective all natural bad breath product made with essential oils like those listed above, then its time you tried OraMD®!