Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Five Suggestions to Get Rid of Bad Breath and Halitosis

By Morgan Mathers

At one time or another everyone must deal with having some bad breath, medically known as halitosis. This can leave us feeling very uneasy around other people. Many of us however, have the misconception that this foul odor is caused by our stomach when in fact is it due to our mouth, tonsils and throat.

Once you have high amounts of bacteria in your mouth, it can often be very hard to get rid of bad breath due to the fact that the bacteria can easily use anything to trigger that horrible odor. If you want your mouth to be odor free, you should try to implement these five steps in order to effectively eliminate it.

The first technique to fighting bad breath is to monitor the foods you eat on a daily basis. There are foods we eat that our bodies will turn into sulfur. Now, if you have ever smelled sulfur you will know it is a horrible stench that smells just like rotten eggs. To avoid smelling like this, simply avoid consuming milk, garlic, onions, cheese, alcohol, fish, and coffee.

The second task you should carry out is to start adding a brushing and flossing practice after each meal. This will effectively get rid of the halitosis that resides on your teeth and gums plus it also is a great way to help cure gingivitis. Just try to carry a small toothbrush, floss, and toothpaste so you can make sure that you will be able to brush your teeth and floss after each meal you eat.

The third thing you need to do is to scrape your tongue. You need to make sure you scrape the back of your tongue as far back as possible because this is where most of the foul smelling bacteria live. You can simply use your toothbrush or you can purchase an inexpensive tongue scraper.

The fourth technique to fighting bad breath is to use mouthwash. Mouthwash is effective in killing the foul smelling germs that the toothbrush and floss do not touch. It is also a valuable instrument to use for gum disease treatment. Simply place some non-alcoholic mouthwash and whoosh it around your mouth while making sure it reaches all of your teeth and reaches the back of your mouth.

The fifth technique to fighting bad breath is to make sure that your mouth never becomes dry. The reason for this is that bacteria thrive in a dry atmosphere. By keeping your mouth moist, you will trigger your saliva glands to start working which helps slow bacteria growth, washes the plaque away from your teeth, reduces the effect of the acids in your stomach, and prevents tooth decay. If bad breath is a problem, try and carry water with you to help keep your mouth wet throughout the day.

There is no reason to constantly hide in shame due to having bad breath. You can simply apply these techniques to your daily schedule to get rid of bad breath. Just remember to avoid the foods that cause you to smell like rotten eggs and to take care of your mouth appropriately. - 14130

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