t’s absolutely true-food is rarely the actual cause of halitosis problems that last more than a day or two. Sure, some garlic or onion may be metabolized and broken down into particles that, when passed through the lungs, will produce some pretty bad breath for a day or two-until the food is passed from the body. So, unless you happen to eat prodigious amounts of garlic, onion, and other foods known cause temporary issues with halitosis-food simply will not be the cause of a chronic bad breath problem.

So, what is typically the cause of bad breath problems that don’t seem to go away? Well, there are actually a wide assortment of potential suspects, including:

• Diabetes
• Mouth, throat, or tooth infection
• Acid Reflux
• Side effect of low-carb diet
• Kidney or Liver disease
• Poor oral hygiene
• Gum or periodontal disease
• Upper respiratory infection
• Xerostomia

Xerostomia is really just a fancy way of saying “dry mouth”. Believe it or not, however, a dry mouth is commonly the ultimate bad breath cause. This is because the saliva in our mouth is essential in preventing bad breath because it helps control the bacteria most commonly responsible for the foul odor.

The oral bacteria in your mouth are like any living, breathing organism: they consume food and secrete waste. The waste products of oral bacteria in the mouth, most commonly referred to as Volatile Sulfur Compounds, are the literal sources of the smells associated with a bad breath problem. Saliva is a natural bad breath solution because it helps control the bacteria in three ways:

• Helps remove excess food particles that bacteria feed upon when swallow
• Saliva is rich in oxygen which the anaerobic (literally means “without oxygen”) do not breed well in any well-oxygenated environment
• Saliva washes away the sulfur compounds themselves

The production of saliva is tied to your hydration levels so always be sure to drink at least 1/2 ounce of water for every 1 pound of body weight. Plus, be sure to avoid any activities or substances that may lead to dehydration and problems with xerostomia.

Learning how to cure bad breath is not very difficult once you understand the underlying root cause of the condition-anaerobic bacteria. Then, you will know that maintaining proper saliva levels will naturally help to control the bacteria population and thus limit the number of sulfur compounds produced-and effectively treat bad breath.

Continue to control bacteria with all-natural bad breath remedies and oral hygiene products (like toothpaste and floss) because those made with chemicals and other harsh ingredients are more likely to cause side effects-like dehydration, dry mouth, and even greater problems with halitosis! Remember, halitosis can be controlled but only if you remember to not buy remedies that hinder the body’s natural ability to kill bacteria.

If you are looking for safe and effective relief from bad breath that is made from all natural ingredients and designed to control the anaerobic bacteria responsible for halitosis, then try OraMD® today!