Bad Breath and Halitosis Remedies
By John Sneed
Introduction.
Ok, bad breath, it's something that we don't want. You might
know that you have it. Possibly you suspect that you have
it. Or maybe you don't have a clue if you have bad breath.
If you're like me you don't really want to ask a friend or
colleague. Can you imagine, "Hello George, here's that
report you need, oh by the way, can you tell me if I have
bad breath?"
What we've got to do is identify if we are doing any of the
things that could lead to bad breath and also implement
treatment techniques. We don't actually need to know that we
have bad breath before we start on a course of action to
eliminate it.
There is a little self test that you can do, but I wouldn't
rely on it 100%. Just lick the back of your hand, (not
whilst you're in public!) wait 5 seconds, then smell the
area that you licked. That may provide you with an
indication if you have bad breath.
Generally, bad breath, also known as halitosis is caused by
bacteria somewhere in your mouth. It only takes a small
amount of food or plaque on your teeth for these little
bacteria to have a banquet. The intention of this article is
to help you get rid of bad breath.
Causes of bad breath.
Here's a list of things that might be causing bad breath.
Work though the list and see if there are several things
that you might be doing that obviously contribute to bad
breath. It's unlikely that you can eliminate all of these
items, but if you are regularly having a cheese and garlic
sandwich at lunch time with some alcohol you might like to
consider stopping it!
The following foods and drinks can contribute to halitosis.
Soda.
Dairy products.
Cheese.
High protein foods.
Garlic.
Meat products.
Onions.
Orange juice.
Spicy foods.
If you have any of the following health conditions then you
might also have bad breath.
Sinusitis
Gingivitis
Diabetes
If you smoke then you will most likely have Bad Breath as
well.
Unclean dentures and braces would also make those bacteria
produce more smells than your friends could possibly cope
with.
What can we do to treat and prevent bad breath?
I know that it's obvious, but learn how to brush you teeth
properly. Go to your dentist and get one of those leaflets
that have got diagrams. I also keep a toothbrush and
toothpaste at my office so that I can freshen up after lunch
time or just before I go into a meeting.
The bacteria are so tiny, they actually get in between your
teeth so learn how to floss.
Brushing tongue and cheeks, a bit uncomfortable at first,
but it's time to boot out those smelly bacteria that have
been having a party on your tongue and laughing at you each
time you brush your teeth.
Brush your gums
Use a mouthwash. But check the ingredients, you want one
without alcohol. (Alcohol dries out the mouth and this gives
the bacteria a chance to multiply)
Disclaimer
I am not a dentist and not qualified to give you advice.
Thus the above article is for informational purposes only.
Please visit your dentist if you require any specific
treatment. About the Author Copyright John Sneed 2005
If you want to learn more about curing Bad Breath please visit the following
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http://www.informedaboutbadbreath.com
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