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måndag 12 oktober 2009

Bad Breath Remedy: Ways To Treat Bad Breath Or Halitosis

By James Axelorr

People around the world have been dealing with bad breath for a very long time. It is something that affects over 90 million people worldwide. It can be a very embarrassing problem in dealing with the general public, and in personal relationships with friends, family, and business. Often people aren't even aware that they have bad breath, which is also known as halitosis.

What causes bad breath? Often, we think of "bad breath" when someone eats a meal with a lot of garlic and onions or other pungent foods or spices with strong odors. These temporary "cases" are not true bad breath, or halitosis, which is caused by bacterial buildup releasing amino acids after they break down proteins. The amino acids that cause the foul smells are hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan. These buildups can, in part, be caused from improper flossing and teeth brushing.

On occasion, though, medical conditions can be the root of the problem, such as gastrointestinal disturbances, postnasal drip, liver or kidney problems, diabetes, an infection in the respiratory tract, or chronic sinusitis or bronchitis.

What are some tips on how to remedy bad breath? As has been pointed out, proper dental hygiene is essential, and a big part of that is, of course, flossing and teeth-brushing. Avoid dairy to avoid a buildup of mucous. Tongue scraping is effective for reducing excess bacteria. Also, keeping a good flow of saliva will help prevent dry mouth which also helps reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth. To do this, drink plenty of water, chew gum, and eat raw vegetables.

Bad breath may persist, and if after trying the above suggestions you find that yours does, you may need professional help to be able to cure your bad breath. On the market are advanced remedies and products that can help you with that goal.

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