None of us consider the treatment of bad breath to be a great priority because it is a very simple problem to mask or cover up with a short term remedy. Plus, the simple fact is that many of us do not even realize that we have a problem with halitosis because we are accustomed to the odor. Unless the condition starts suddenly and is quite acute, a case of halitosis can slowly sneak up on us and be causing us embarrassment for months before we even know there is a problem.

Unfortunately, while the most likely cause of bad breath are oral bacteria living at the back of your tongue and in the other soft recesses of the mouth, it is possible that the problem is being caused by a far more dangerous problem: gum disease. Gum or periodontal disease is the result of an infection caused by anaerobic bacteria in your mouth. Gum disease is not a problem that simply goes away on its own and the infection will worsen and spread to your body if the bacteria are not contained.

The bacteria responsible for chronic bad breath are always present in your mouth no matter how thorough your oral hygiene routine happens to be. Each morning we awaken with halitosis due in large part to the plaque that has formed on your teeth and soft tissue. Bacteria form plaque and breed well behind this thin, protective layer because it creates a low-oxygen environment.

The anaerobic bacteria responsible for gum disease breed faster in low-oxygen environments such as behind plaque and tartar. Without bad breath and gum disease treatment, the infection will continue to worsen as the bacteria population grows larger. In time, the bacteria will spread below the gum line and advanced periodontal disease will take root.

Not only will the halitosis and bad breath worsen, but periodontal pockets will form in between the gums and the supporting gum tissue. The pockets form because the infection and toxins created by the bacteria are dissolving the gingival and supporting gum tissue-and causing even more severe halitosis as the pocket widens and fills with even more bacteria. Worse still, no bad breath remedy will be effective until you neutralize the bacteria population and you will likely need surgery once the infection spreads below the gum line. Some of the periodontal surgery options available include:

• Regeneration-periodontist restores the gingival and bone tissue destroyed by the toxins. A bone graft and tissue regenerating treatments along with a host of office visits may be required to successfully complete this uncomfortable procedure.
• Pocket reduction-after the periodontist uses an antimicrobial treatment to neutralize the infection, they will level the root of the teeth before reattaching the gums to the tooth
• Soft-tissue graft-when roots become exposed, it may become necessary to perform a soft tissue graft typically using skin from the palate

Treatment of bad breath using good oral hygiene and an all natural product to control the bacteria is a lot simpler, less painful, and cheaper than trying to eliminate gum disease once it spreads below the gum line. If you are looking for a safe and effective all natural remedy made with essential oils that will control the bacteria responsible for gum disease and halitosis and stop bad breath, then try OraMD® today!