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All people from time to time experience bad breath, including the embarrassment that goes along with it. What causes bad breath? There are many factors, such as smoking, poor oral hygiene, gum problems, and tooth decay.

More than 60 percent of Americans have halitosis and over 35 million are afflicted with chronic halitosis. However, not all of bad breath is systemic in origin; some of it is caused by how fastidious a person can be when it comes to oral hygiene. Don’t make the mistake of believing in the claims that over-the-counter products can cure bad breath; more often than not, these products just mask the unpleasant odor and fail to treat the root of the problem.

The average mouth is full of bacteria, which is found especially on the tongue because of the way it is; this is one of the causes of bad breath. During and after eating some food debris gets left on the tongue, causing anaerobic bacteria to multiply there. These produce Voltaile Sulfur Compounds (VSC) which generate odor smelling of hydrogen sulfide, similar to rotten egg smell. Certain strong foods, after digestion, can also produce odor which makes your exhaled breath small bad.

There is some simple treatments available pertaining to halitosis:

Daily brushing is required. How you brush your teeth is also vital and many people do not know that there is a correct brushing method that will eliminate food particles wedged between the teeth. Brushing every day can eliminate much of bad breath. Undergoing regular dental cleanings also reduce the number of bacteria residing in your mouth. The white substance often found on the back of the tongue can be removed with a tongue cleaner. Proper diet is also essential in preventing halitosis.

Saliva is endowed with antibiotic elements that combat bacteria in the mouth. When the mouth becomes dry, saliva production is reduced and bad breath increases. If you chew gum to stimulate production of saliva, this would help in reducing the bad odor emanating from your mouth. Another way to increase saliva production is to drink at least eight fluid ounces of water everyday. Aside from fighting bad breath, water is also good for the health.

If you are in a meeting or another public place that you are not able to brush your teeth after eating or when you feel the compulsion to irradiate bad breath a quick solution would be to simply take a drink of water and swish it around to loosen the particles trapped that the bacteria like to feed upon and then spit it out. Any action is better than no action!

Chewing all your food is very important and if, instead of junk food like candy, chips and cookies, you have fresh vegetables and fruits, these, too, help in preventing plaque build up and consequently bad breath.

Raw fruits and vegetables are an important source of Vitamin C, a deficiency in which can be one of the causes of bad breath. Smoking, too, destroys Vitamin C and so is doubly harmful.

Now I have tried to brush my teeth with baking soda and personally would rather smell a skunk! On the other hand the properties of baking soda are beneficial to destroying odors, hence why we put it in our refrigerators and sprinkle it on our carpets before we vacuum, and there are several brands of toothpaste on the market now that contain baking soda and are not as bad as dipping your toothbrush in the baking soda box.

The purpose of a water pik is to knock the food particles out from between the teeth, which is beneficial in fighting bad breath. You can purchase a water pik that will take batteries so that they are portable.

When buying mouthwash, try to look for one that has zinc chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride. A mouthwash that does not have these ingredients will only hide the odor for a limited time. It will not provide long-lasting results; bad breath will just come back. You can also consider using hydrogen peroxide. It works great as a mouthwash since it releases oxygen, which the anaerobic bacteria in our mouths cannot tolerate.

Just as you take care of your overall health, you need to take care of your oral health and the best way to do so is to schedule a regular visit to your dentist. He helps you avoid dental problems like cavities and gum disease (periodontitis and gingivitis), both of which can cause bad breath.

The dentist helps you by cleaning your teeth thoroughly once every 6 to 12 months. He or she also helps you by giving you tips on how to improve your own oral hygiene between dentist visits. Some of these tips include brushing your teeth, tongue, and gums after every meal and rinsing thoroughly afterwards, and drinking plenty of water as often as you can. He or she will also suggest staying away from sugary foods that can rot your teeth and cause cavities. Cavities can cause an odor in your mouth.

The dentist will also advise on the proper kind of mouthwash because some mouthwashes can make the mouth smell worse than before. The best types of mouthwash are those that do not contain alcohol because they do not have the side effect of drying the mouth. The dentist will also suggest that the mouthwash should contain fluoride.

Apart from cleaning your teeth well, the dentist will also check out the health of your teeth so any underlying causes of bad breath are dealt with. If your teeth have any plaque or tartar build up, he will clean it up and also advise you as to how to avoid further problems. He will also check for any gum diseases that could also cause bad breath. He will suggest which mouth fresheners you should use.

If, in spite of trying out all that he recommends, the bad breath (halitosis) persists, your dentist will look further to get to the cause of the bad breath. He or she can suggest different types of rinses and mouthwashes which may help your particular condition. Or he can even go so far as to suggest a lifestyle change. Perhaps your dietary habits are causing or aggravating the halitosis.

The lifestyle changes for fighting halitosis and preventing more attacks include reducing intake of strong drinks such as coffee or alcohol, and avoiding cigarettes. Again, you are advised to minimize the amount of sugar and fat in his diet. Exercise is also recommended to enhance overall health.

Your immune system will get a boost with the right diet and exercise combination and this will result in less chances of developing gum disease. If you are diabetic, it will be of even greater help in keeping your sugar levels under control. This is of great significance because diabetes can be a contributory factor in gum disease. If blood sugar and blood circulation are at optimum levels, your immune system, too, will be better and keep many diseases, including gum disease, at bay.

You don’t have a dentist? In that case, you will need to get hold of one quickly. You can look for dentists near where you live. Or you can ask family and friends if they can recommend a good one. Or you can look up a dentist on the Internet or ask your family doctor to recommend one.

In addition, if you have no idea how you can afford to go to a dentist regularly, you may want to check your local colleges. Sometimes they offer reduced rate dental services such as cleanings, fillings, and teeth pulling to the general public. This is a great resource for people on a low income. Furthermore, man provisions have been made to provide private citizens dental insurance through their jobs. This is a possibility. Also, those living in the United States have the option of receiving Medicare or Medicaid, especially if they have kids or they are disabled.

The dentist is an important health care provider and you ought to see him as often as required, but minimum once or twice every year. You must see your dentist if you have pain or soreness in the mouth that is out of the ordinary or if it persists. Your dentist can help you only if you go to him and he can help prevent or diagnose oral cancer and also help with bad breath.