Easy Tips To Fight Bad Breath

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Dental News
Even though every dental professionals (practically) in existence says that good oral health care means brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly, a recent article in USA Today suggests that these dental care habits alone probably aren't sufficient to combat halitosis (i.e. bad breath).

While the American Dental Association (ADA) says that people with persistent bad breath where nothing they do seems to work should see the dentist as their chronic bad breath may lead to serious health threats (i.e. respiratory tract infections or diabetes), the most people only need to practice a few simple techniques to ensure that their breath will not 'stink to high heaven'.

    (1) Drink Plenty Of Water. Halitosis-producing oral bacteria thrive in dry environments but consuming non-caffeinated beverages frequently throughout the day washes this bacteria away as well as stimulates the production of saliva, which in turn maintains a moist environment in your mouth.

    (2) Brush Your Tongue. A little known fact is that brushing your time while you clean your teeth activates your body's natural halitosis-fighting defenses. Many people ignore brushing their tongue, which allows food residue and bacteria to build up on its surface.

    (3) Avoid Using Mouthwash. Many commercially available mouthwashes actually cause more halitosis-producing bacteria then they kill us they does alcohol than that which tends to dry out the mouth. While some mouthwashes do help kill stench-causing bacteria, those who experience chronic bad breath should seriously consider consulting with their dentist on which mouthwash and they should use... or even if they should use mouthwash at all.

Two Types of Halitosis
There are actually two types of halitosis; physiological and pathological. Physiological halitosis can be caused by what you eat (i.e. onions or garlic) as the result of chemical processes generated by anaerobic bacteria in the mouth or throat. Pathological halitosis is more serious as it's the result of some type of functional disorder or disease and therefore can pose a serious risk to your health.