Katharine McPhee

Fixing Bad Breath

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Bad breath can be awful, both for your overall health and for your social life. It cannot be fixed by inhaling breath mints, nor can it be remedied by the vigorous use of mouth wash. The base cause for bad breathe goes much deeper. In this article, I will explain some of the causes of bad breath and some easy remedies you can use to help eliminate the problem.

Halitosis is the medical term most used to describe bad breath. The condition causes the production of a type of bacteria that thrive in your mouth, and this bacteria is what generates the odor you and others smell. Usually, you can do a scraping at the back section of your tongue with a clean plastic knife to see if it is the condition you are suffering. If the scraping smells foul, then you have the problem.

Halitosis is caused for many reasons. Amazingly, one of the most prevalent causes is the excessive use of alcohol-based mouthwash, such as Listerine. So, if you use this product, it's probably best to stop using it, or at least, don't use it before you go to bed, as the alcohol dries out the inside of your mouth and hastens the growth of the very bacteria you are trying to kill. The best thing to do is to brush your teeth well. Also brush your gums and your tongue. Do not use any type of mouthwash, as most are alcohol-based, and you really want to stay away from them.

Here is a great routine you can try that will help improve your breath and possibly eliminate it altogether. Give it some time, and you should see great results.

First things first. Purchase a new toothbrush. It should have soft bristles, not the medium or hard ones. The store brand is perfectly adequate. You don't need anything fancy. Brush your teeth morning and night. If possible, also brush midday, but I know that this is not possible or practical for many of us. Spend at least 5 minutes brushing your teeth, your gums, and your tongue. Brush softly, but completely. Try not to miss any areas and try not to cause any bleeding. You can use just about any toothpaste, but I recommend using simple baking soda. Just apply some on your toothbrush and go for it.

Keep your toothbrush in a glass of vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit and works great for eliminating just about any germ known to mankind. You can obtain cheap vodka at the store, but make sure it hasn't been watered down. Any 80-proof brand will do. Fill a glass to the half way mark and store your toothbrush bristles down in the glass. Make sure it's a genuine glass and not plastic, as plastic loves to attract all sorts of germs. Wash the container thoroughly each week and replace with new vodka. Replace your toothbrush every 3 months. They're inexpensive and well worth replacing.

Gargle after brushing. Don't use a typical mouthwash. Instead, use hydrogen peroxide. You don't need much. Just a capful in a quarter cup of water will suffice. Gargle, rinse, spit out, and repeat two more times. Do not ingest the hydrogen peroxide. This amount is not really dangerous, but it still should not be swallowed.

You probably don't floss. Most people don't. But if you can, it would be a good idea to start. Floss at night. This will eliminate food particles that can linger in your mouth and promote the growth of bacteria. Don't give them the chance.

Make sure you consume plenty of water during the day. This will not only hydrate you but will also help clean your mouth of anything that might be building up in there. Six to eight glasses a day should be fine.

If you consume foods that contain refined sugar, you should see if you can get rid of them from your diet. If not, at least see if you can limit them. Did you know that cavities were almost nonexistent before we introduced refined sugar into our diets? It's that bad. This includes sodas, ice cream, sugary cereal, and just about everything else sweet you can buy at the supermarket. I know it's not practical to eliminate it all, so do the best you possible can. The best bet is to try to stay away from eating anything after you've done your night time brushing.

These helpful hints will start you on your way to better breath and general all-around health.

Last updated 20120520

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