Bad Breath Cures

Bad breath can be awful, both for your overall health and for your social life. It cannot be cured by inhaling breath mints,

nor can it be cured by the vigorous use of listerine. The base cause for bad breathe goes much deeper. In this article, I will explain some of the causes of bad breath and some simple

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 live in your mouth, and this bacteria is what generates the odor you and others smell. In most cases,

you can do a scraping at the back part of your tongue with a sanitized plastic knife to see if it is the condition you have. If

the scraping is smelly, then you have the condition.

Halitosis is caused by various conditions. 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 promotes the growth of the very bacteria you are trying to eliminate. The best thing to do is to brush your teeth well. Also brush your gums and your

tongue. Avoid using 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 good results.

First things first. Buy a new toothbrush. It should have soft bristles, not the medium or hard ones. The store brand is

fine. You don't need anything with fancy labels. 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 put some on your toothbrush and go for it.

Keep your toothbrush in a glass container of vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit and great for getting rid of just about any

germ known to mankind. You can purchase 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 glass thoroughly every 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 do. Gargle, rinse, spit out, and repeat two more times. Do not swallow the

hydrogen peroxide. This amount is not really dangerous, but it still should not be swallowed.

You probably don't floss. Most of us don't. But if at all possible, 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 your day. This will not only hydrate you but will also assist to clean

your mouth of anything that might be building up in there. Six to eight glasses each day should be sufficient.

If you eat foods that contain refined sugar, you should see if you can eliminate them from your diet. If not, see if you can limit them. Did you know that cavities were almost unheard

of before we introduced refined sugar into our diets? It's that

terrible. This includes sodas, ice cream, sugary cereal, and just about everything else sweet you can buy at the store. I know it's not practical to eliminate it all, so do the best job you can. The best bet is to try to avoid eating anything after

you've done your night time brushing.

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

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