Dec 21, Herbs for Bad Breath: How to Choose the Right Ones

Consider using herbs for bad breath if you're trying to avoid using chemicals to solve the problem. Although there are some very mild commercial products you can use to fight halitosis, it's perfectly understandable that you might prefer a totally natural approach.

Even an extremely effective oral hygiene product line (such as TheraBreath ) which is free of alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and other chemicals, still uses a chemical process to generate its potent, oxygen-enriched products.

Look for products containing some of these herbs for bad breath. Kalium Phosphate. one of the herbs for bad breath, is a natural salt that can be found in all body fluids. It fights germs and can prevent the decay of body tissue. This is significant because damaged or diseased oral tissue can result in bad breath.

Kalium Phosphate is recognized as a preventative for more than just bad breath. It also prevents unusually bad-smelling gas and stools. If you just don't want to smell bad, you're going to like Kalium Phosphate. Silicon Dioxide is another of the suggested herbs for bad breath. It's used to purge the cells, removing toxins, thereby ridding your body of a variety of bad odors. Silica is naturally occurring in the body, especially in hair, nails, skin, nerve sheaths and all mucous membranes, including the mouth and digestive tract. This biochemical tissue salt is also frequently prescribed for gum disease (including gum boils and mouth abscesses), mouth ulcers and chronic mucous infections (e.g. sinus infections).

Silica acts as a natural cleanser and purifier and will also eliminate all foreign matter in the body. For this reason Silica should not be used by people with any type of prosthesis, breast implants, pace makers, metal plates, pins or artificial tubes in the body.

For centuries, another of the herbs for bad breath, Sweet Fennel, has been used as a diuretic, anti-spasmodic and calmative herb. It contains an aniseed-flavored essential oil containing mostly anethole, as well as fenchone; both of which are thought to account for its anti-spasmodic and diuretic properties. Fennel is an excellent digestive tonic. It also helps to relieve gas. Fennel seed has a long history of being used to sweeten the breath.

Milk Thistle is regarded as one of the most important herbal liver tonics and restoratives. It helps to restore healthy liver function, bile production, and digestion. In doing so, Milk Thistle eliminates toxins from the body, particularly from the digestive tract.

Medical use of Milk Thistle may be traced back more than 2000 years. Milk Thistle has been subject to many clinical trials which clearly demonstrate its effectiveness.

If you don't feel like tracking down these herbs for bad breath individually, try Triple Complex HaliTonic from Native Remedies.

In addition to using herbs for bad breath, make sure you follow these simple oral hygiene guidelines:

Avoid toothpastes which contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): SLS offers no oral health benefits whatsoever. Its sole purpose is to bubble and foam to make you think that something spectacular is happening in your mouth. The truth is that toothpastes which contain SLS contribute to dry mouth. When your mouth is dry, there is less oxygen-rich saliva to help keep anaerobic bacteria under control. If you want to prevent bad breath, avoid SLS toothpastes.Watch what you eat: The obvious items to avoid are onions and garlic, but there are other groups which can cause bad breath. Those groups are drying agents (alcohol, for example), foods dense in protein (such as fish), sugars, and acids (including all coffees and some mouthwashes).Drink plenty of water: Make sure you consume plenty of fluids, especially water, during the day. Doing so will help wash food particles and excess mucous from your mouth. It will also help prevent dry mouth.Avoid alcohol: Regardless of whether it's contained in an alcoholic beverage or a mouthwash, alcohol is a desiccant, or drying agent. A dry mouth provides an excellent breeding ground for the anaerobic bacteria which cause bad breath.Don't smoke: Not only does it make you and your breath smell bad, it also dries your mouth, contributing to accelerated anaerobic bacteria reproduction and bad breath. If you really want to prevent bad breath, you will not smoke.Avoid coffee: If you have to drink it, drink it in moderate amounts only. Coffee contains acids which cause anaerobic bacteria to reproduce more quickly. It doesn't matter whether you drink regular or decaffeinated coffee. Both contain high levels of acid.Brush your teeth daily: Brush at least twice a day. If possible, brush your teeth after every meal. Keep a toothbrush and other dental supplies at work.Floss daily: Daily flossing removes trapped food particles which can begin to rot, contributing to the odor problem. It also promotes healthy gums and teeth and can even help prevent major illnesses.Use a tongue scraper: Make a daily tongue scraping part of your oral hygiene routine. Use a scraper to remove any surface coating, an excellent food source for anaerobic bacteria. This gets those bacteria right where they live.Finally, be certain to get regular dental checkups and treatments. Diseased oral tissue is an excellent breeding ground for the bacteria that cause bad breath.

A healthy mouth will help you in all your relationships and will allow HaliTonic, or any other natural cure for bad breath which you decide to use, to do a better job.

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Feb 3, Stop Morning Breath With Zinc Ion Technology

Want to stop morning breath once and for all? As most of you know, I'm a long-time advocate of using TheraBreath products to avoid waking up with bad breath. Now there's another way not only to wake up with fresh breath, but to enjoy fresh breath 24x7.

Using zinc ion technology to control anaerobic bacteria living in your mouth, this new approach will keep your breath fresh for 12 hours at a time, even while you sleep. The product line is called SmartMouth.

Watch this short video to learn more about it.

What makes SmartMouth mouth wash truly unique is its 2-solution approach. You mix the two solutions together just prior to use. This is easily accomplished with SmartMouth's two bottle, two pump approach. There's no unscrewing of lids, or messy pooring with its risk of spilling.

Solution 1 is an oxidizer which eliminates any bad breath already present. Solution 2 takes the process to the next level by preventing odors from returning for a full 12 hours. That's how SmartMouth can eliminate morning breath.

By the way, this is the only mouth wash with a clinical study proving that it will freshen your breath for longer than an hour. In fact, this clinical study shows that SmartMouth will keep your breath fresh for a full 24 hours with twice daily use.

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Aug 12, Bad Breath in Children can be Treated and Prevented

You may find this surprising, but bad breath in children is quite common. Many believe this problem to be the exclusive domain of adults, but that's not the case at all.

There are several reasons bad breath can occur at an early age. The reasons include, but are not limited to, post nasal drip, poor dental hygiene, mouth breathing, and especially in smaller children, foreign objects in the nose.

The most common cause of bad breath in children is post nasal drip, which can be caused by colds, allergies, and sinus infections. Poor dental hygiene can lead to cavities and trapped food particles, causing swollen gums and can also be a key factor in tonsillitis. Mouth breathing for any reason, whether it is due to allergies or certain medicines, prevents the mouth from producing the much-needed saliva that washes away bacteria. Smaller children are prone to putting objects in the nose that can become stuck, resulting in an infection.

If your child has a green discharge from one nostril, check for foreign objects in the nose as this is very common in smaller children and most infections cause both sides of the nose to drain. Your doctor should be consulted if this occurs. This may require your doctor's expertise to remove. Do not attempt to do this yourself. Teach children that they are never to place foreign objects in the nose, ears, or mouth.

Colds can be treated with over the counter medicines such as decongestants and cough suppressants. Cold medicines will help dry up nasal passages thus relieving sneezing, coughing, and post nasal drip. Just be aware that any medication that dries up the sinus and oral cavities can also contribute to bad breath in children.

Allergies, sinus infections, and enlarged adenoids can cause your child to breath through the mouth. There are over the counter medicines for allergies, such as Claritin and the generic forms Alavert and loratadine, but sinus infections may require antibiotics that only your doctor can prescribe. For any other medications taken regularly, you should read the warning labels for the side effects as some medicines themselves cause dry mouth.

Some allergies can be prevented by eliminating the cause, which can be dust mites and mold, pet dander, secondhand smoke, and high pollen counts. Keeping the indoor humidity low helps control dust mites and mold since they increase in high humidity. It is best not to keep pets inside due to the surface allergens, but if that is not possible, keeping the pet out of the child's room and bathing the pet once a week will reduce exposure. If you or someone in the household smokes, your child is at risk for second hand smoke allergies. Eliminating this cause will clear up the allergy and is the perfect reason to quit.

Practicing good dental hygiene can treat or prevent bad breath in children. Teach your young ones to brush the teeth and tongue, to floss daily, and to rinse thoroughly with water afterwards (There's no need for mouthwash at this age). This will help rid the mouth of trapped food and bacteria that can lead to cavities.

Bad breath in children can be just as embarrassing for them as it is for adults. By eliminating the causes one by one, you should be able to keep your child's mouth healthy, clean, and smelling fresh.

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Feb 3, Test For Bad Breath - Here's How

Is it possible to test for bad breath effectively? Great question! It's true that eventually we get used to, or become acclimated to, the many odors our bodies produce. As a result, most of us are unable to smell our own breath.

Are there exceptions to this rule?

Sure... but anyone who falls under one of the exceptions won't need the information contained in this article.

As I mentioned on Kiss Bad Breath Goodbye home, children can be brutally honest. Make sure you're in a non-threatening environment and just ask your child or grandchild. Ask how it smells right now and ask if the child has ever noticed that your breath smells bad. Be prepared for their response. It may seem harsh. Accept their response with emotional maturity. Welcome the child's feedback and thank them for it.

Another reliable way to test for bad breath is to ask an adult friend or relative, someone who cares about you very much and whom you trust implicitly. Ask the same questions: How does it smell right now? Does it ever smell bad? If the thought of doing this is too embarrassing, consider asking your dentist or dental hygienist.

If you really cannot bring yourself to ask someone else, there are ways to check privately. Keep in mind that when you use one of these methods to test for bad breath, the level of reliability drops considerably.

One thing you can do is to lick something. Don't worry... It gets stranger. Select a flat surface, one that is relatively odor-free and sterile. Using as much of the full length of your tongue as possible, lick it. Allow some time for your saliva to dry. Now sniff the area you licked. You can also lick your arm or your hand, but be aware that odors from your skin or from chemicals on your skin (i.e., perfume, cologne, hand lotion) may affect your results.

Another way to test for bad breath in privacy is to use a cotton ball or small piece of gauze to wipe the coating off the back of your tongue. This is going to cause your gag reflex to kick in, so you may need to make several attempts to get a good sample. Set it aside for just a minute or two, then sniff it.

For those of you who don't want to ask someone else, yet want a method which yields reliable results, consider using the Bad Breath Detective kit. It's a true "scientific" test based on bacterial and sulfur reactivity. The kit can be used twice. It's accurate, and it's simple to use:

Finally, if you would like a professional to help you test for bad breath in the privacy of your own home, try our free Online Breath Test.

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Nov 29, The Causes of Bad Breath

Although there are many causes of bad breath, the primary cause is the presence of sulfur-producing bacteria. These bacteria live within the throat and the surface of the tongue. They're referred to as anaerobic ("without oxygen") bacteria because they thrive in oxygen-free environments.

What's that? You have oxygen passing over your tongue all the time, so anaerobic bacteria can't possibly survive there? That would be true if these bacteria actually lived on the outer surface of your tongue. Instead, they live deep within the surface where the papillae, or fibers, connect to the tongue. Under normal circumstances, Oxygen does not reach that level.

Now, believe it or not, the presence of these bacteria really is a good thing as they have an important job to do. They're responsible for breaking down proteins found in specific foods. However, proteins are also present in oral and sinus secretions which find their way to the tongue and back of the throat as well as in blood and diseased oral tissue.

The breakdown process produces a number of compounds such as Hydrogen Sulfide and Methyl Mercaptan. Unfortunately, these compounds are rich with sulfur, and its release creates unpleasant odors and tastes. When the bacteria break down proteins at the normal rate, everything's fine. But from time to time (or always, in the case of chronic halitosis), conditions occur which cause the bacteria to process proteins at higher rates. This is the primary cause of bad breath. As other factors come into play, the process may accelerate, producing agonizingly horrible bad breath.

Secondary causes of bad breath include post-nasal drip, sinus problems, coffee consumption, eating certain foods ( especially high-protein foods), and dry mouth.

Post-nasal drip coats the back of the tongue and the throat with protein-rich mucous. We've already talked about what happens when anaerobic bacteria have a limited amount of protein on which to feed. To those little guys, a post-nasal drip is a protein smorgasbord.

Some people as well as their doctors mistakenly believe that sinus surgery will eliminate or at least reduce bad breath. The point they're missing, however, is that anaerobic bacteria do not live in the sinuses. One of the world's leading experts on the causes of bad breath, Dr. Harold Katz , says, "After personally treating nearly 9,000 people worldwide, I have yet to see a patient get rid of his bad breath following sinus surgery."

Are you a coffee drinker? Coffee contains acids which cause anaerobic bacteria to reproduce more quickly. It doesn't matter whether you drink regular or decaffeinated coffee. Both contain very high levels of acid. Coffee drinking in combination with smoking is one of the major causes of bad breath.

In addition to onions and garlic, there are four kinds of food which tend to stimulate the anaerobic bacteria and increase sulfur production. They are drying agents (think alcohol), dense protein foods (fish), sugars, and acids.

Finally, anything that makes your mouth dryer reduces the amount of saliva present in your mouth. Saliva contains Oxygen and helps reduce the number of bacteria. The less saliva you have, the more ideal the environment for anaerobic bacteria to thrive. Consuming alcoholic beverages, using a mouthwash containing alcohol, smoking, taking certain medications... All of these are things can give you a dry mouth.

So there you have it... Everything you ever wanted to know about the causes of bad breath but were a bit hesitant to ask. Check out these articles for ideas on how to treat your particular problem.

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Aug 12, Social Consequences of Bad Breath

It's unfortunate, but our society is just too darn quick to judge. So, if you have bad breath, every contact with another human being is a potential run-in with your judge, jury, and executioner. A poor first impression is all the evidence needed.

Think about it for a minute. Suppose you and a co-worker are competing for the same position, and you have similar qualifications, comparable experience, and approximately the same amount of time in your current positions. Your co-worker always has fresh breath. However, from time to time, yours hasn't been so good. Is it possible that you'll lose out to your co-worker because of your breath? You'd better believe it. It happens all the time.

Before the interview, you'd better make sure your breath is beyond reproach. Otherwise, the job is going to go to someone else. Why? Well... One of the things a prospective employer will want to gauge is your potential fit with their team. It won't matter if you are without a doubt the most technically qualified applicant for the position if nobody can stand to be near you. You will not be judged to be a good fit and the position will go to someone who perhaps is less qualified but who IS a good fit. And why not? Why would any employer want to hire someone who's going to annoy the current staff? You may even be perceived by a prospective employer as someone who doesn't exercise proper personal hygiene, or worse yet, as someone with low self-esteem. Now, as you and I both know, you can practice excellent oral hygiene and still have a problem with bad breath. But the prospective employer isn't going to see it that way.

Alright, enough about work... Let's change the subject.

I hope you're in a secure relationship with a partner who understands what you're going through and is willing to stand by you until the problem's been resolved. At least, that's how it would be in a perfect world.

But if you're in the process of looking for someone with whom you can share your life, once again, you'd best make sure your breath is beyond reproach. After all, is the dating process really that much different from the job interview process? Sure, it's less formal, but the goals are similar. Your prospective partner will be looking to see if you're a good fit for the "team" (friends & relatives) and if you have the necessary "skills" (grooming, sense of humor, affectionate and attentive). If you show up with bad breath at any time during this process, a good fit and good skills won't be able to save you.

So how do you get on track and stay on track? What's the solution to the problem of bad breath? I can answer that in three words: Prevention, Prevention, Prevention. Find a good oral hygiene regimen that works for you... Get on it and stay on it. If you need some help, my Fourteen Guidelines for Prevention will give you plenty of tips to help you improve your current oral hygiene regimen or start building a good one from scratch.

Either way, get started now and never quit. If you do, I think you'll find that the only social consequences in your life will be good ones.

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Aug 12, Bad Breath Treatment - Is There One That's Effective?

If you're looking for an effective bad breath treatment, you've come to the right place. I know, I know... you'd rather have a "cure" than a "treatment", but let's think about this for a minute. How do you define the word, cure?

If a cure is what you'd rather have, you're probably wanting a medicine you can take, or something you can do just one time and never suffer from breath problems again. If that's what you want, then I have some bad news for you. There is no cure for bad breath.

Keep in mind that the primary cause in most cases of mouth odor is anaerobic bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and deep in the throat. These bacteria break down proteins and are a necessary part of the digestive process. A bad breath cure would have to eliminate these bacteria, and that's just not something you want to do. However, you can control them to the point where your mouth is odor-free by using an effective bad breath treatment.

That's the bad news. The good news is that there is an effective bad breath treatment available for use at home. Based on my experience, it's so effective, you'll get the exact same result as if you had, in fact, been completely cured.

Before you begin to think about a bad breath treatment, however, it's imperative that you develop and follow a good oral hygiene routine.

First, you need to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Don't just brush them when you get up in the morning and before going to bed. Brush your teeth after every meal if it's at all possible. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and brush after lunch.

Your toothpaste should be one that does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. SLS provides no real oral health benefits. Its sole function is to provide sufficient foaming action to make you think that something wonerful is happening in your mouth.

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Toothpastes which contain SLS are major contributors to dry mouth. When your mouth is dry, there is less oxygen-rich saliva to help keep anaerobic bacteria under control. Products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate will give you exactly the exact opposite results of what you would expect from an effective bad breath treatment. Instead, why not choose an oxygenating toothpaste with Fluoride, but no SLS?

Another important part of a good oral hygiene routine is to floss daily. A good daily flossing:

Removes trapped food particles which can begin to rot, contributing to the odor problem.Promotes healthy gums and teeth. Diseased gums and decayed teeth contribute to breath odors.Helps prevent major illnesses. Diseased gums provide easy entry points into the bloodstream for bacteria and germs.

You should also make scraping your tongue part of your routine. Use a tongue scraper to remove any surface coating. This mucous is an excellent food source for the bacteria that cause bad breath. Be careful you don't press down too hard. Apply steady pressure, using long strokes from the base of the tongue to the tip. Work your way from one side of the tongue to the other.

Now use the tongue scraper to apply a thin coat of oxygenating toothpaste. Leave the toothpaste on for up to 90 seconds. Doing so will deliver Oxygen to the deeper levels of the tongue where anaerobic bacteria thrive.

Next, you may be tempted to use mouthwash or an oral rinse. There are a couple of potential problems with this. If you use a mouthwash which contains alcohol, you will be contributing to dry mouth. Although the mouthwash may freshen your breath briefly, in the long run, it will worsen existing bad breath. Even if you use an alcohol-free mouthwash, the benefit is minimal. You don't get much value for your dollar. What you really need is an oral rinse that delivers oxygen to all the problem areas where anaerobic bacteria reside.

Make sure you drink plenty of water during the day. This will help wash food particles and excess mucous from your mouth. It will also help prevent dry mouth.

If you follow these steps daily, you'll be well on your way to controlling your bad breath. But seriously, are you only interested in controlling your bad breath, or do you want to eliminate it? If you truly want to eliminate mouth odors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, then I recommend that you use TheraBreath SLS-free toothpaste and oxygen-rich oral rinse. Your family and friends will think you've found a bad breath cure instead of the most effective bad breath treatment ever created!

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Dec 8, Victim of Bad Breath

by Anna Marsh
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Help!!! I have bad breath and I have tried EVERYTHING. I brush with 3 tooth brushes, I use hydrogen peroxide, brush my tongue and had three tonsil checkups. I asked my family members and no one can relate to me. I need a toothpaste without whitening because I have braces. Mouthwashes are good too. I will brush my teeth in the morning at around 6:00 and my breath will stink by 7:30. I want relief because I don't want to have to be popping mints every 3 minutes. The smell is not sour but more like morning breath. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Gary's Response: Hi Anna - Thanks for posting. It sounds like you really are a victim of bad breath, but I think you can change that. The way you change it is by getting the anaerobic bacteria in your mouth under control.

I have two suggestions for you. The first one is to get and use a good oxygenating tooth gel and oral rinse. My preference is for Therabreath products because they've worked for me. You can order Therabreath tooth gel and oral rinse here, or you can pick it up at your local WalMart or at a phamacy chain such as Rite Aid, CVS, or Walgreens. Make sure you also buy a tongue scraper if you purchase the products locally. If you order online through this link, the tongue scraper is included (plus I get a small commission which helps to keep this site alive).

My second suggestion is that you click here to read my article on preventing bad breath, making sure that you are following ALL 14 guidelines identified in the article.

I wish you all the best, Anna, and hope that you're able to get this under control quickly. Please post back to let everyone know what you decide to do and how things are going.

Best regards,
Gary

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Dec 14, Canker Sore Relief!!!

by Scott
(Burbank, CA USA)

Reader, Scott, Recommends Ora5 for Canker Sore Relief

Having suffered from canker sores my whole life, I know how debilitating they can be... especially when you have a canker sore and you're going to a party or a dinner, and it's so bad you can't talk or eat without extreme pain.

Previously I'd tried everything on the market as well as some home remedies. Nothing gave me more relief or sped up the healing time than Ora5, a product I found on the Internet.

Developed by a dentist, Ora5 is incredible. Don't waste your money on other products. I've probably already tried them.

Ora5 relieves canker sore pain and decreases the healing time to just a couple of days. Try it, you won't be disappointed. I don't represent Ora5, nor am I a salesman... just a happy person that is grateful for its existence.

I don't believe you can buy it in stores, so Google Ora5 and get some canker sore relief.

Gary's Response: Thanks for posting, Scott! I wish Ora5 had been available when I was a teenager. There were many occasions when I just didn't want to talk because of the pain (and there was very little back then, or even now, that could shut me up).

Best regards,
Gary

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Aug 12, Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Part 2

In an attempt to identify "bad breath cures" used by web surfers, I posted the set of nine questions shown at the beginning of Part 1 of this article.

Here are the remaining responses I received from people eager to describe their "cures." The amazing thing is how many of those who responded are convinced they no longer have a breath problem. If I were a gambler, I'd be willing to bet they're mistaken. Enjoy...

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 16
I licked my hand and smelled it and knew I had bad breath. But it's only situational, usually after smoking and eating certain foods. It's about a 2 on the scale. I didn't talk to the dentist, just to my mother. She told me to rinse with baking soda. I use toothpaste. I guess the baking soda was a home remedy. The bad breath is gone. I licked my hand again and smelled it to check.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 17
I had been having a bad taste in my mouth, and then my girlfriend mentioned it to me. It was situational, due to a rotten tooth which had become infected. It was bad... at least a 4 on the scale. So, I went to my dentist. He gave me antibiotics and an antiseptic mouthwash. I didn't ask anyone else for help since the dentist confirmed that the source of the bad breath was the tooth. Commercial products? I gargled with Scope. It worked for a little while, but not all day. I did not use any home remedies. I don't think I have bad breath anymore. The infection is gone. Plus I brush my teeth regularly and use Listerine.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 18
I learned that I had bad breath in high school when one of my friends told me. The problem was pretty much occasional -- it tended to be much worse in the morning. My breath was probably about a 3. I didn't seek professional help. I just started brushing my teeth more throughout the day and after I ate anything. As I said above, no professional help, just more tooth brushing. I talked to my mom about it. She suggested that I brush my teeth after I ate breakfast (instead of before). I didn't buy anything out of the ordinary. I just used regular toothpaste and started using Listerine. It seemed to work. I did not use a home remedy (unless you want to count toothpaste and Listerine). I think that I've solved my bad breath problems. I know for sure because periodically, I ask the same friend who told me about it originally to confirm that my breath hasn't become nasty again.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 19
My sister told me I had bad breath, occasionally in the morning. It wasn't too bad, maybe a 2 on a scale of 1-5. I didn't go to the dentist or doctor about it, and I didn't ask anyone else for help. I started brushing my teeth in the morning with colgate total. That's been working for me.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 20
I learned I have bad breath because my family members have told me quite a few times. In addition, when I'm sleeping close to a pillow, I can smell my own breath. It's also easy to taste. The problem is chronic. Even after I brush my teeth, my breath can smell somewhat bad. It's been an ongoing issue for as long as I can remember. I would rate myself as having level 4 breath. I haven't sought professional help for my breath problem. I usually just chew gum or mints to mask the smell in public. I have not received any treatment, nor have I asked anyone else for advice about my breath problem. My sister, however, has told me that eating parsley can neutralize your breath. I've used mouthwashes such as Listerine and Scope before, but I've never used them consistently. I have not used any home remedies. I still have constant bad breath. I'm thinking of buying some parsley from the grocery store to chew on and using mouthwash as needed.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 21
My boyfriend told me I had bad breath. It was occasional, mostly after I ate garlicy foods. On a scale of 1-5, it was around 2. I didn't ask for professional help, but my friends told me to use really strong mouthwash like Listerine. They also told me to stop eating so much garlic and to use mouthwash or mints. Commercial products I use are Listerine and tic-tacs; the Listerine works best. I didn't try any home remedies. I still have a problem whenever I eat really spicy or garlicy foods. I plan on using more mouthwash or chewing some cinnamon gum next.

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Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 22
My sister told me I had bad breath. fortunately, it was limited to occasional morning breath. Unfortunately, when it happened, it was a 5. I did not seek professional help. I just started brushing my teeth more. I asked my sister for her advice and she said to brush my teeth and use mouthwash. I didn't use anything special, or any home remedies. I still get mroning breath. When I do, I use mouthwash.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 23
I found out I had bad breath from my husband. It was situational and about a 4 on a scale of 1-5. I didn't seek professional help or help from anyone else. I did purchase and use Binaca, but I did not try any home remedies. I know my bad breath is gone because I constantly ask my husband and my kids to check.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 24
Someone told me that I had horrible breath, one of my friends... let's call her Ashley. Apparently, it had become chronic and rate about a 3. I asked my dentist for his advice. It turned out that I was suffering from a metabolic disorder of some kind, and I had to start eating more of certain minerals and vitamins and overall more food. I didn't ask anyone else for help as I wanted to conceal the problem as much as possible. I used toothpaste and mouthwash as much as possible, which sort of worked. There weren't any home remedies that would have helped what I had. I don't think I have bad breath anymore. If I do, then I'm going to murder everyone who has told me otherwise. :P

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 25
I couldn't smell my bad breath, but I knew I had it because of the onions and garlic I had just ate. The only action I took was to use mints, or avoid the bad breath foods. I did try Trident gum, and it seemed to work pretty well. I haven't used any home remedies. I don't truly know that I don't have bad breath, but I just hope that I don't.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 26
Someone told me I had bad breath. They let me know by giving me gum. It was from certain foods, like garlic. When I had it, my bad breath was about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. I sought help from my doctor, he let me know which foods to lay off of. I didn't receive treatment; I just laid off the garlic. I didn't ask anyone else for advice. The only commercial product I used was mouthwash, Scope Citrus Blast to be exact. It worked well. I never used a home remedy. I no longer have bad breath. I know for sure because my girlfriend kisses me more now.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 27
I figured it out mainly by myself. Sometimes family members would tell me. It was due to certain foods and morning breath. It was a 3. I did not seek professional help, and I did not ask anyone else for help. The commercially-available products I use are mints, gum, and mouthwash. I tried one home remedy for bad breath, hydrogen peroxide, but that did not work. I still have morning breath, so I just drink water and brush my teeth when I get up.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 28
One of my friends informed me that I had morning breath. On a scale of 1-5, I'd say it was a 3. I didn't ask for professional advice or advice from anyone else. I used Crest Toothpaste and Mouthwash. These products helped cure my bad breath. I didn't use a home remedy, and I no longer have bad breath.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 29
I discovered I had bad breath when my dentist winced. It was humiliating, and my girlfriend wouldn't kiss me anymore. It was a chronic problem. I'm afraid I'd have to rate it as a 5. I asked the dentist for advice and was told brush better and use mouthwash. I didn't ask anyone else for advice because I was too embarassed. I used a variety of mouthwashes. They worked, but only for an hour or so. I haven't tried any home remedies. I still have a problem with bad breath and am going to go to my doctor to see if it is a digestive problem.

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Aug 2, Tonsil Stones

by Bedford
(PA)

Do a lot of people have tonsil stones? I do not know anyone but myself who has these annoying things. I have had them since I was about 10 years old and would like to have that laser resurfacing done. Has any one had this done and was it successful?

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Aug 6, Fecal Smelling Bad Breath

by J.M.
(CA)

I have been dealing with this issue for the last 3 years. I have never had an issue with bad breath until 3 yrs ago. This is an extremely embarrassing problem. I have great dental hygiene. However, just 10 mins after I brush my teeth, my breath smells horrible. It seems like it is coming from my throat/stomach. I don't know what to do. This is affecting my career and my relationship and I need help badly. I went to my ENT, and they think I have mild acid reflux. I am going to a gastroenterologist next week to see if there are any other issues. If you have heard of this before please share your insight.

Reply: Hi J.M. - I apologize for taking so long to publish your post. How are things going? Was your gastroenterologist able to help? I'm not familiar with your problem, but I hope if any of our visitors recognize your symptoms, they'll post a reply.

I don't usually recommend this product because most bad breath originates in the mouth and throat. However, you might want to try Mint Assure, which is available in most drug chains and big-box retail outlets. Mint Assure attacks bad breath from the stomach (one of the things that makes me think it might work on fecal bad breath) and could be just what you need.

Again, I apologize for the delay and hope you'll post back to let us know how things are going.

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Gary
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Aug 12, A Bad Breath Cure - The Search Continues

So you're looking for a bad breath cure, are you? Let's think about this for a minute. How do you define the word, cure?

What you are looking for is probably a medicine you can take, or something you can do just one time and never suffer from breath problems again. If that's what you're thinking, then I have some bad news for you...

There is no cure for bad breath.

Keep in mind that the primary cause in most cases of mouth odor is anaerobic bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and deep in the throat. These bacteria break down proteins and are a necessary part of the digestive process. A bad breath cure would have to eliminate these bacteria, and that's just not something you want to do. That's the bad news.

The good news is that there are daily treatments available for use at home that are so effective, you'll have the same result as if you had, in fact, been completely cured.

To start getting the same results you might expect from a bad breath cure, you should develop and follow a good oral hygiene routine.

The first thing you should do is brush your teeth at least twice a day. Don't just brush your teeth when you get up in the morning and before going to bed. If possible, brush after every meal. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and brush after lunch.

Use a toothpaste that does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. SLS offers no oral health benefits whatsoever. Its main purpose is to bubble and foam to make you think that something spectacular is happening in your mouth.

The truth is that toothpastes which contain SLS contribute to dry mouth. When your mouth is dry, there is less oxygen-rich saliva to help keep anaerobic bacteria under control. Products containing SLS will give you pretty much the exact opposite of what you would expect from a bad breath cure.

Another important part of a good oral hygiene routine is to floss daily. A good daily flossing:

Removes trapped food particles which can begin to rot, contributing to the odor problem.Promotes healthy gums and teeth. Diseased gums and decayed teeth contribute to breath odors.Helps prevent major illnesses. Diseased gums provide easy entry points into the bloodstream for bacteria and germs.

You should also make scraping your tongue part of your routine. Use a tongue scraper to remove any surface coating. This mucous is an excellent food source for the bacteria that cause bad breath.

There's no need to press down hard. Just apply a steady pressure, using long strokes from the base of the tongue to the tip. Work your way from one side of the tongue to the other. Use the tongue scraper to apply a thin coat of oxygenating toothpaste. Leaving the toothpaste on for up to 90 seconds introduces Oxygen to the deeper levels of the tongue where anaerobic bacteria thrive.

You might think that the next step is to use mouthwash or an oral rinse. A couple of problems arise with this. If you use a mouthwash which contains alcohol, you will be contributing to dry mouth. Although the mouthwash may freshen your breath briefly, in the long run, it will worsen existing bad breath. Even if you use an alcohol-free mouthwash, the benefit is minimal. You don't get much value for your dollar. What you really need is an oral rinse that oxygenates all the problem areas where anaerobic bacteria reside.

Make sure you drink plenty of water during the day. Doing so will help wash food particles and excess mucous from your mouth. It will also help prevent dry mouth.

If you follow these steps daily and use a good SLS-free toothpaste and oxygen-rich oral rinse combination, I know that you're going to feel like you've found that elusive bad breath cure after all. The best part is your family and friends will think so, too!

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Dec 18, Diabetes and Bad Breath: Understanding the Relationship

If you have both Diabetes and bad breath, you may have Diabetic Ketoacidosis. This should definitely give some cause for concern. On the other hand, having bad breath does not necessarily mean you have Diabetes.

About 12 years ago, long before I was diagnosed as being diabetic, I complained to my doctor about a funny metallic taste in my mouth as well as halitosis. One of the things he tested was my blood sugar. As it turned out, I was not diabetic. I simply treated the symptoms, and everything worked out just fine.

Now that I am a diabetic, I try to take better care of myself and educate myself regarding diabetic complications and their symptoms. If I ever experience Diabetes and bad breath at the same time again, I'll have a full understanding of the risks and potential complications.

The following information has been provided by MedlinePlus?, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. I hope that it will educate you and help you to take better care of yourself. If you are experiencing both Diabetes and bad breath, this information could save your life. Diabetic Ketoacidosis, also referred to as DKA or Ketoacidosis, is a complication of diabetes caused by the buildup of by-products of fat metabolism (ketones), which occurs when glucose is not available as a fuel source for the body.

People with diabetes lack sufficient insulin, a hormone the body uses to process glucose (a simple sugar) for energy. When glucose is not available, body fat is broken down instead. The by-products of fat metabolism are ketones. When fat is metabolized, ketones build up in the blood and "spill" over into the urine. A condition called ketoacidosis develops when the blood becomes more acidic than body tissues.

Blood glucose levels become elevated (usually higher than 300 mg/dL) because the liver produces glucose to try to combat the problem and because cells cannot take up that glucose without insulin. Diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to the initial diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, as it is often the first symptom that causes the person to come to medical attention. It can also be the result of increased insulin needs in someone already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Infection, trauma, heart attack, or surgery can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis in such cases. This is why it's so important to recognize the simplest things, such as the relationship between Diabetes and bad breath.

People with type 2 diabetes usually develop ketoacidosis only under conditions of severe stress. Poor compliance with diet and treatment is usually the cause when episodes are recurrent.

Symptoms
Frequent urination or frequent thirst for a day or moreFatigueNausea and vomitingMuscular stiffness or achingMental stupor that may progress to comaRapid deep breathingFruity breath (breath odor) [Definite relationship between Diabetes and Bad Breath]

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: HeadacheDecreased consciousnessBreathing - rapidBreathing difficulty - lying downLow blood pressureAppetite - lossAbdominal pain

Signs and tests
Low blood pressureRapid heart rateSigns of dehydrationHigh blood glucose (above 300 mg/dL)Presence of glucose and ketones in urine by home or office testingSerum potassium (may be elevated)Serum amylase (may be elevated)Arterial blood gas (reveals pH of less than 7.3)

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: Urine pHSodium - urineSerum sodiumPotassium - urineSerum phosphorusSerum magnesium - testCSF collectionCO2

Treatment
The goal of treatment is to correct the elevated blood glucose level by giving additional insulin, and to replace fluids lost through excessive urination and vomiting. A person with diabetes may be able to recognize the early warning signs and make appropriate corrections at home before the condition progresses.

If ketoacidosis is severe, hospitalization is required to control the condition. Insulin replacement will be given, fluid and electrolytes will be replaced, and the cause of the condition (such as infection) will be identified and treated.

Expectations (prognosis)
Cell damage from acidosis can lead to severe illness or death. Improved therapy for young diabetics has decreased the death rate associated with this condition. However, it remains a significant risk in the elderly and in people who fall into a profound coma when treatment has been delayed.

Complications
Heart attackDeath of bowel tissue due to associated low blood pressureRenal failure

Calling your health care provider
This condition can become a medical emergency. Call your health care provider if you notice early symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if nausea, vomiting, fruity bad breath, mental stupor, difficulty breathing, or decreased consciousness occur.

Prevention
Diabetics should learn to recognize the early warning signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis. Measurement of urine ketones in people with infections or people on insulin pump therapy can give more information than glucose measurements alone.Even something as simple as recognizing the relationship between diabetes and bad breath could save your life or the life of someone you love.

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Dec 14, My Bad Breath!

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Aug 6, Bad Breath Sufferers Seek Help

by Janet
(Spain)

Sometimes my breath is very bad even though I use very good dental cleansing practices. Then I will cough up a piece of white foul smelling stuff (minute but evil) from somewhere around my tonsil area - then for a while all seems well.

I also suffer from chronic cattarah. Does anyone else have this problem and any ideas to prevent this "material" collecting at the back of my throat?

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How can I get rid of bad breath? It's annoying, horribly smelly, and I CAN'T TAKE IT!! Please have something easy to get rid of it! Once, one of my friend told me that my breath stinks. I got so embarrassed, and I want to get rid of it. Please, can you guys help me?

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by Adam
(Chicago, IL )

What should I do to get rid of bad breath? I've had this problem for years. It's affected my job, my relationships, my school... I really don't know what to do............

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by Chrish
(India)

I've this bad breath problem for the past 2 yrs which started growing and growing...

I had a hiatus hernia problem plus tonsils and untimely sinus discharges. I can't figure out what's actually causing the problem. The ENT says it's coz of the stomach, and the gastro doctor says it's coz of the upper-respiratory problems.

I don't know what to do. Please help, as I'm not able to do anything, neither to meet my friends nor to go out in public, which I loved to do earlier. Please help.

Regards,
Chrish

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by Shame
(Pacific)

What is the most effective and cheapest way of eradicating bad breath forever? I am just a student, and I really don't have money to pay for a treatment. I do not usually share this because it's embarrassing. I am really desperate for help. Thanks.

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by Helen
(Aberdeen)

My sister continually tells me my breath stinks. I don't know if she's lying or not, but my parents have occasionally told me to use mouthwash.

It gets embarrassing because one time a friend told me that I really needed to brush my teeth. I was really embarrassed.

I did a self-test by using a toothbrush to scrape the back of my tongue and it smelled not so nice. Help please?

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by Chyna Francis
(Lafayette, LA)

My 10-month-old has bad breath with only two new teeth. What can I do about that?

Answer: Hi Chyna - Sorry to hear you're having such a struggle with this. There should be a law against bad breath in babies, toddlers, and maybe even puppies.

All kidding aside, I may have the information you need. Please click the link to read my article, Baby Bad Breath! What's A Parent To Do? Follow the steps outlined in the article and you should find a solution to the problem. If for some reason, you do not, please consult your doctor.

Thanks for posting your question. I hope the article helps. Please post back and let us know what works and how your little one is doing.

Best regards,
Gary Bucher

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by Anne
(Cardiff)

Help!!

I have really bad breath and no matter how much brushing or mouth wash i use, nothing makes it go...

Is there any useful solutions?

Gary's Response: Hi Anne,

As I recommended to your country-mate, Thomas, just a day or two ago, California Breath might be just the product line you need. Please see the next-to-last comment on this page for additional information.

Best regards,
Gary

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by kujel690@yahoo.com
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My name is Kobel. I have a serious bad breath problem. I always brush my teeth and tongue after every meal. but when I talk to a person even 2 meters away from me, my breath stinks. I think it could be from my throat. But the problem is that I am living in a rural area where there is no access to medication. Plz help me.

Yours, Kobel
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Aug 12, Anaerobic Bacteria

Anaerobic bacteria are the culprits behind nearly all forms of bad breath. They are micro-organisms which require an oxygen-free environment. The word "anaerobic" means "without air", and for our purposes, air is synonymous with oxygen. The human mouth provides an ideal environment in which these organisms can flourish.

So why the mouth?

Well, for starters, the tongue's surface is covered with fibrous growths called papillae. Oxygen rarely penetrates to where these fibers join the main body of the tongue, which allows these microbes to live and reproduce successfully. They also do well deep in the throat, in tonsillar crypts, and in the sinuses.

Another reason for their presence in the mouth is that these organisms play an important role in the digestive process. Their job is to break down proteins found in specific foods. And they do it quite effectively. The downside, however, is that proteins are also found in oral and sinus secretions which find their way to the tongue and back of the throat as well as in blood and diseased oral tissue. Unable to differentiate between protein sources, they feed on proteins from these sources as well.

The breakdown process produces a number of compounds such as Hydrogen Sulfide and Methyl Mercaptan, which are loaded with sulfur. The breakdown of these compounds creates unpleasant odors and tastes. When the bacteria break down proteins at a normal rate, everything's fine. Your breath remains fresh or is at least manageable. From time to time, however, conditions occur which cause the anaerobic bacteria to process proteins more rapidly or which cause the bacteria to reproduce more quickly. When this occurs, bad breath is the result.

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Feb 3, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free Toothpaste - Should You Be Using One?

You may have heard that you should be using a Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free toothpaste. However, you may not know why that's important.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or SLS, is an important ingredient in many personal care products, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and mouthwash. SLS is often described as a detergent, but it functions primarily as a surfactant, so that oil-based ingredients can combine more easily with water-based ingredients. A secondary function of SLS is to provide the foaming action that makes it feel like something spectacular is happening in your mouth.

If you think it's wrong to use the same detergent to clean your teeth that you do to clean your hair, you're part of a large number of Americans who are concerned about this ingredient. I want to warn you, however, that the situation is not nearly as bad as it sounds. Numerous Internet sites will pitch you SLS horror stories that are nothing more that urban myths or outright lies. They're all trying to scare you into buying their products.

The truth is that it really is important to use a Sodium Lauryl Sulfate free toothpaste, but not for the reasons stated on all those other sites.

SLS has been blamed for a number of different conditions, including canker sores and bad breath. The harshness of this detergent can aggravate existing oral problems, and cause some new ones.

SLS promotes canker sores, for instance, by causing microscopic damage to oral tissue. Canker sores occur in areas where the mouth has been damaged already. People suffering from canker sores who stopped using toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate for a period of three months had a sixty to seventy percent reduction in this problem, according to a study conducted at the University of Oslo.

If you suffer from recurrent canker sores, try changing to a Sodium Lauryl Sulfate free toothpaste. It's possible that the harshness of SLS is the culprit.

In addition to the pain of canker sores, SLS may be blamed for some cases of chronic bad breath. This chemical can contribute to an ailment called dry mouth, in which the mouth produces less saliva than it should.

Saliva is rich in oxygen, and without it, the mouth becomes anaerobic, which is a perfect environment for anaerobic bacteria, which produce sulfur as a waste product. When these bacteria find an environment in which they can thrive, the amount of sulfur in your mouth rises, making your breath smell bad and causing an unpleasant taste. Stopping use of toothpastes containing SLS can also help you end this problem.

I hope this article has opened your eyes to the truth regarding one of the important ingredients in your oral care products. Remember, the real purpose of sodium lauryl sulfate is to create foaming action, to help you believe the toothpaste is doing its job.

Without SLS, your toothpaste may be less foamy, but your mouth will be healthier. SLS is too harsh a surfactant and detergent to be allowed to come into contact with such delicate tissue as the lining of your mouth.

Try brushing regularly with a Sodium Lauryl Sulfate free toothpaste and see if you don't enjoy better oral health as well as fresher breath!

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Dec 21, Discover How to Get Rid of Bad Breath!

If you want to know how to get rid of bad breath, you've come to the right place. Bad breath can slow down your career advancement or even bring it to a complete halt. Socially, it will stop you dead in your tracks.

Much of what I'm about to tell you, you may already know. It doesn't matter... read it anyway. As human beings, we learn through repetition. After I get through the stuff you do know, I'm going to tell you some things that you don't know, and that's the information that's really going to show you how to get rid of bad breath.

Let's start with something I'm sure you've been told before by your parents, your dentist, or by other health practitioners. You must develop and rigorously follow a good oral hygiene routine.

You should also make scraping your tongue part of your oral hygiene routine. Use a good scraper to remove any surface coating. This mucous is an excellent food source for anaerobic bacteria. There's no need to press down hard. Just apply a steady pressure, using long strokes from the base of the tongue to the tip. Work your way from one side of the tongue to the other. Next, use the tongue scraper to apply a thin coat of oxygenating toothpaste. Leaving the toothpaste on for up to 90 seconds introduces oxygen to the deeper levels of the tongue where anaerobic bacteria thrive. A few paragraphs back, I mentioned using mouthwash or an oral rinse. There are a couple of things of which you need to be aware when selecting a mouthwash or oral rinse. And if you really want to know how to get rid of bad breath, you'll pay close attention.

If you use a mouthwash which contains alcohol, you will be contributing to dry mouth. Although the mouthwash may freshen your breath briefly, in the long run, it will worsen existing bad breath. Even if you use an alcohol-free mouthwash, the benefit is minimal. You don't get much value for your dollar.

What you really need is an oral rinse that delivers a rich supply of oxygen to all the problem areas where anaerobic bacteria reside.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Don't just brush your teeth when you get up in the morning and before going to bed. If possible, brush after every meal. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste at work and brush after lunch.

Another important part of a good oral hygiene routine is to floss daily. A good daily flossing:

Removes trapped food particles which can begin to rot, contributing to the odor problem.Promotes healthy gums and teeth. Diseased gums and decayed teeth contribute to breath odors.Helps prevent major illnesses. Diseased gums provide easy entry points into the bloodstream for bacteria and germs.

Use a good, alcohol-free mouthwash or oral rinse to kill the germs that cause gingivitis and to reduce plaque. [Notice that I didn't tell you to use it to kill germs that cause bad breath or to freshen your breath. Keep reading to find out why.]

Make sure you drink plenty of water during the day. Drinking eight or more glasses of water per day will help wash food particles and excess mucous from your mouth. It will also help prevent dry mouth, a major contributor to bad breath.

Okay, those are the things you probably already know about how to get rid of bad breath. What's really sad is that you can do all of the above, and although it's important that you do, it might not get rid of your bad breath. Here's some additional information that will show you how to get rid of bad breath permanently.

The primary cause of bad breath or halitosis is anaerobic bacteria that live within the surface of your tongue. Anaerobic means "without oxygen." Anaerobic bacteria thrive in an oxygen-free environment. Their job is to break down proteins, so they're a necessary part of the digestive process. During the process of breaking down proteins, they produce a number of sulfur-based compounds. That's where the odor comes from. Still, when the anaerobic bacteria are functioning at a normal rate, your breath will be okay, or at least manageable. It's when conditions occur which allow the bacteria to reproduce more rapidly or to break down protein at an accelerating rate, that your breath becomes horrible. Keeping these critters under control is an important "how" in how to get rid of bad breath.

When you brush your teeth, make sure you use a toothpaste that does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or any of its cousins. SLS offers no oral health benefits whatsoever. It's function is to help certain ingredients combine and to bubble and foam, making you think that something spectacular is happening in your mouth. The truth is that toothpastes which contain SLS contribute to dry mouth. When your mouth is dry, there is less saliva, which is naturally-rich in oxygen, to help keep anaerobic bacteria under control. Using toothpaste that contains SLS will only make your breath worse.

In addition to selecting a toothpaste free of SLS, you should also select one that delivers a rich supply of oxygen to all the places where anaerobic bacteria reside.

If you follow these steps daily and choose the proper oxygen-rich oral hygiene products, I know that you're going to realize that you've discovered how to get rid of bad breath after all. The best part is your family, friends, and co-workers will think so, too!

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Nov 29, Cause of Chronic Bad Breath

Before we get into the cause of chronic bad breath or chronic halitosis, we need to understand the nature of the problem.

Picture this: It's lunchtime, so you leave work in search of something satisfying, preferably something that will fill you up while helping to eliminate the accumulating stresses of the day. Down the street on the right is your favorite sub shop. Mmmm... You order their best Italian sub and have them top it off with onions and sweet peppers. It definitely hit the spot, but now you're back at work, trying desperately not to exhale toward any of your co-workers. You know what that sub did to your breath, and you go through the afternoon apologizing to everyone in advance, just in case.

Naturally, you could keep some oral hygiene supplies at work to freshen up a bit, chew some gum perhaps. That might help a bit. But what if you didn't know that the food you ate had that impact on you? And what if the resulting odor didn't occur only after you ate certain foods, but was there when you awoke and lasted all day long? Now imagine that the odor is there seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day... Yikes!

So what's the cause of chronic bad breath?

The primary cause of all breath problems is the presence of sulfur compounds produced by anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria live within the throat and the surface of the tongue. They're referred to as anaerobic ("without oxygen") bacteria because they thrive in oxygen-free environments. Their purpose is to break down certain proteins. The breakdown process produces a number of compounds such as Hydrogen Sulfide and Methyl Mercaptan. Unfortunately, these compounds are rich in sulfur, and the release creates unpleasant odors and tastes.

When the bacteria break down proteins at the normal rate, your breath is fine, or at least, it's controllable. But for those who suffer from chronic halitosis, conditions which cause the bacteria to reproduce more rapidly and to process proteins at higher rates, are ever-present and produce constant bad breath. So these out-of-control anaerobic bacteria are the root cause of the problem.

One cause of chronic bad breath is post-nasal drip. A post-nasal drip coats the back of the tongue and the throat with mucous. Maybe you've seen a coat on the back of your tongue ranging in color from white to almost yellow. That's most likely due to post-nasal drip. For the anaerobic bacteria, your coated tongue is a protein-rich smorgasbord. This rich food source promotes rapid bacterial reproduction and accelerated sulfur compound production. Unless you do something about it, it never goes away. Solve the post-nasal drip problem and you just might eliminate the cause of chronic bad breath.

Another cause of chronic bad breath is dry mouth. Anything that makes your mouth dryer reduces the amount of saliva present in your mouth. Saliva contains Oxygen and helps reduce the number of bacteria. The less saliva you have, the more ideal the environment for anaerobic bacteria to thrive. Consuming alcoholic beverages, using a mouthwash containing alcohol, smoking, taking certain medications... All of these are things can give you a dry mouth. Maybe you don't drink enough water each day. Dehydration will result in a dryer mouth. When dehydration is an ongoing issue, it can be a cause of chronic bad breath.

Do you ever find horrible, little white lumps in your mouth? They're called Tonsil Stones and are caused by a build-up of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that become lodged in your tonsil crypts. When this debris combines with the sulfur compounds produced by the anaerobic bacteria, it becomes an ongoing problem. Once tonsil stones begin to develop, they won;t go away until you take action.

Finally, since you're concerned enough about your breath to take the time to read this, I probably don't need to mention that diseases of the mouth, gums, teeth, and tongue can also be a cause of chronic bad breath, especially when they go untreated. Make sure you visit your dentist regularly and follow his or her advice regarding treatment.

See my article Fourteen Guidelines To Help Prevent Bad Breath for additional help fighting bad breath.

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Aug 12, Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Part 1

In an attempt to identify "bad breath cures" used by web surfers, I posted the following set of nine questions: How did you learn you had bad breath? Did someone tell you? If so, who?Was your breath problem situational (from certain foods), occasional (morning breath, for example), or chronic (always bad)?On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the most horrible breath possible, how bad was yours?Did you seek professional help (dentist, doctor, breath clinic)? If so, from whom did you seek help?What kind of treatment did you receive, or what was recommended?Did you ask anyone else for advice (family, friends)? Who was it? What advice did they give you?Did you use commercially-available products to fight your bad breath? If so, what did you use? Did they work?Did you use a home remedy to fight your bad breath? If so, what was it? Did it work?Do you still have bad breath? If yes, tell me what you plan to try next. If no, tell me how you know for sure that you no longer have bad breath.

I received the following reponses from people eager to describe their "bad breath cures." The amazing thing is how many of those who responded are convinced they no longer have a breath problem.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 1
I knew I had bad breath because my husband told me. Fortunately, it was caused by certain foods, so I didn't have it all the time. When I did have it, it was about a 3 on a scale of 1 - 5. I didn't seek professional help because my husband is a doctor. I changed my diet, eating less protein and more fruit and vegetables every day. I did not ask anyone else for advice, nor did I use any comercially-available products. I just changed my diet, which worked just fine. Occasionally, I still get bad breath. Now, however, my husband tells me my breath's a lot fresher.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 2
I learned about my breath problem from my mom. The problem is situational and stems from eating a lot of garlic. On a scale of 1 - 5, I'd rate my garlic breath as a 2. No, I did not seek professional help, nor did I ask anyone else for advice. I fight it with Crest mouth rinse and TicTacs. They worked fine. I did not use a home remedy. My bad breath is gone because I stopped eating garlic. Just to be sure,I asked my mom. She said I do not have bad breath any longer.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 3
Nobody told me, but I could tell that I had bad breath. It was mainly situational, morning breath. It was about a 3 on a scale of 1 - 5. No professional help was needed. I just brushed my teeth and scraped my tongue. I asked friends for advice. They suggested I brush my teeth, use mouthwash beforehand, and that I scrape my tongue. I did use some commercially-available products. Bactine mouthwash is AMAZING! I did try one home remedy. I used baking soda to brush my teeth with, but it didn't work very well. I do still have some bad breath in the mornings, but it is considerably less horrible than it was before.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 4
My girlfriend told me I have bad breath. It was situational from me always eating Garlic. On a scale of 1 - 5, the answer would have to be a 5. I did not seek professional help. I just stopped eating whole fresh Garlic. My girlfriend told me to stop eating whole fresh Garlic. I did not ask for advice other than doing a search on the www for why people crave Garlic. There were several things including cancer that came up in the search results. I have not seen a doctor. I did not use any commercially-available products, I just stopped eating the Garlic. I have chewed mint leaves to help with bad breath, but that's the only home remedy I've tried. I do not still have bad breath. My girlfriend would tell me if I did, so I do know for sure that I do not have bad breath.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 5
I could smell it myself. That's how I knew I had bad breath. It was pretty chronic for a few days. I'd have to rate it a 5. I went to the Doctor because I was sick, too. The doctor said I had the flu, and that the bad breath would go away. He told me to use some mouth wash. I asked my mom for advice. I asked her what kind of mouthwash to buy as I usually do not use it. She told me to get Listerine. I bought and used the Listerine, and it sort of helped, but I was burping, and then I would have bad breath again. So I'd use the Listerine again. It was a cycle, I tell you. Ha! I did not use any home remedies, I just used the Listerine. Sometimes, I guess I still have bad breath, and I still buy the Listerine, Minty flavor.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 6
I was told by a friend at work that I had bad breath. It seems that it was a chronic problem. My breath was about a 3 on the scale. I did not seek professional help. Instead, I went on a quest to find a better toothpaste and mouthwash. I discovered a mouth rinse called Tri-Oral. That?s the only treatment I?ve sought. I also asked my grandmother for advice. She always seems to have natural cures and home remedies. I tried/used Listerine, Scope, and Cepacol until I found Tri-Oral. The first three worked for limited amounts of time. The last one works for 12-18 hours. I have actually tried chewing on mint leaves and cloves. That was my grandmother?s suggested home remedy. I no longer have bad breath. I know this because I went back to the friend that initially told me about it and did the ?breath test? as a joke. That was months ago. I?ve received no more complaints or fingers over the nostrils since then.

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Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 7
I realized it myself, initially. Then a guy at school would remind me more often than I liked. The bad breath was occasional, happening especially if I had been hungry for a while. On a scale of one to five, I would say it was between 1.5 and 2. I did not seek professional help, nor did I ask anyone else for advice. I did not use any commercial products. I wouldn't call it a home remedy, but I started using floss and brushing my teeth before going to sleep. I don't have bad breath anymore. I would smell it if I did, and no one has held their nose, either.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 8
Just smelling it myself. 2. occasional...from morning breath or upset stomach. 3. 3 4. No 5. I began to use a mouthwash at least 3 times a day. 6. Yes...mother...she suggested the mouthwash. 7. yes..I tried listorine...too strong...and settled with a store brand. 8. no 0. no...I have asked friends and family...and they have verified that my breath is fine.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 9
My boyfriend told me I had bad breath. I had it in the morning and after eating certain foods. On a scale of 1-5, it was a 3. I did not seek professional help from a dentist or doctor. I didn't ask my friends or family for advice either. A commercial product that really helped me is those listerine tabs that melt on your tongue. I didn't use any home remedies. I still have breath problems and will keep using listerine tabs.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 10
Someone close to me told me I had a problem. Plus, I could tell it from the look on others' faces. I usually got it from certain foods or woke up with it in the morning. It was a 3. I didn't see a professional or ask anyone else for advice. I didn't use any commercial products or home remedies. I just brush my teeth frequently and drink a lot of water.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 11
I could tell I had bad breath because I smelled it on myself. Nobody told me. It was situational from food. It wasn't too bad... probably about a 2. I didn't talk to a professional or family or friends. I just brushed my teeth more frequently. It was never chronic. Every morning my breath is yucky and I make a regular habit of brushing my teeth. If I did not brush my teeth AT LEAST 3x daily I would find my breath unpleasant. I know I do not have bad breath because it smells fine to me. Nobody ever flinches, complains, or responds as if I have bad breath, and I do keep up the dental hygiene.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 12
One day, while we were at church, my younger brother told me that my breath was horrid. My bad breath came mostly in the morning, however after drinking soda it also began to pick up, On a scale of 1-5, my breath was a 3. I sought the advice of both my dentist and physician. They recommended that I try Breath Mints and Mouthwash. I also asked my mother, and she said to make sure I brush my tongue. I did use some commercially-available products, Scope mouthwash and Dentyne gum. Both worked, but the gum is hard to keep on hand because of the price and the frequency of purchase. I didn't use a home remedy. I simply began brushing, flossing and chewing sugar-free gum more frequently. I do not have bad breath any longer., Various members of my family have confirmed it.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 13
My boyfriend told me. Unfortunately, it was chronic and ranked about 3 on the scale. I didn't ask the dentist and didn't ask my family. I just started flossing. I asked my exboyfriend if he thought my breath had been bad. He said no. The only product I used from the store was mouthwash. Sometimes my breath still gets bad, so I eat mints.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 14
I figured out for myself that my breath was bad from time to time, probably a 3. I didn't seek professional help. I just used breath mints or brushed my teeth if I could. I didn't ask anyone else for advice. Store-bought items I used are Altoids, Listerine, and Crest toothpaste at various times. The only home remedy I have used is to eat something else. I occasionally have bad breath from certain foods or morning breath. I will continue to use breath mints and brush my teeth.

Favorite Bad Breath Cures - Case 15
My girlfriend gave me the bad news. It's chronic from having bad teeth. On a scale of 1-5, definitely a 5. I talked to my dentist about it. He said I needed to have my teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist, which I did. I didn't ask anyone else for advice. I also started using Crest mouthwash rinse. It works well. I haven't used any home remedies. I think my breath is better because the same girl is still with me, and she doesn't turn her face away anymore!

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Dec 21, How To Eliminate Morning Breath

I can't say I blame you for wanting to know how to eliminate morning breath. It's horrific, isn't it? And it usually goes something like this...

You've slept long and deep. It was great, and now you've got that slightly sleepy, yet relaxed and comfortable feeling going for you. You're stretching, and birds are cheerfully chirping and warbling as the sunrise repaints your room in the dreamscape colors of a new dawn.

Rolling over, you start to wish your partner a good morning when all of a sudden, your partner's head bursts into flames. As you frantically dial 911, you keep thinking, "if only I'd known how to eliminate morning breath."

A bit over the top, you say? Okay, I'll admit it... All I'm saying is that when morning breath, or any other form of halitosis, starts to get in the way of your relationships, the pain and emotional trauma can be intense. Since you're reading this, you probably have a pretty good idea of what I'm talking about.

Whatever you do, try not to feel ashamed or alone. Why? At one time or another in their lives, most people suffer from morning breath to varying degrees. According to Dr. Harold Katz, founder of the California Breath Clinics, approximately 95% of the population suffer from morning breath. For a full 30%, that's the only time of day their breath is bad. The other 65% experience situational or chronic bad breath, so even though they may not yet know how to eliminate morning breath, having it isn't as much a surprise for them as it is for the others.

Before I can help you understand how to eliminate morning breath, you really need to understand what causes it. But before I explain that, let's take a look at what happens during your normal waking hours.

During the day, your saliva is thin and flows fluidly. This does two things to prevent halitosis. The flow of saliva washes food particles down your throat. This keeps decomposing food particles from causing breath problems. It also carries oxygen to your tongue, gums and throat. These are the places where anaerobic bacteria live, breed, and cause bad breath.

In addition, you consume water and various beverages during normal waking hours which helps the saliva wash away food particles.

While you sleep, however, the flow of saliva decreases considerably. (For some people, it simply stops.) Your mouth gets dry and your saliva thickens. Without the moisture saliva normally provides, your breathing causes further drying of your oral tissue, resulting in morning dry mouth.

If you typically breathe through your mouth at night, or if you have problems with snoring, you have really need to know how to eliminate morning breath. If you have Sleep Apnea and use a CPAP machine, you'll be even more driven to find out how to eliminate morning breath.

Another thing that happens during sleep is that the jaw and neck muscles relax, which allows the tongue to fall back in the mouth. This allows the back of the tongue, an area rich in anaerobic bacteria, to come into contact with the back of the throat. This, in turn, promotes the spread of anaerobic bacteria.

A dry mouth combined with the spread of bacteria creates a perfect environment for morning breath and morning dry mouth.

That's the in-a-nutshell version of what causes morning breath. Now let's talk about how to eliminate morning breath. At this point, you may be thinking that there's a cure. If that's the case, then I have some good news and bad news for you.

The bad news is that there is no cure. The good news, however, is that there are methods for treating and preventing morning breath that are so effective, you'll feel like you've been cured.

What's the first thing you need to do? You need to get the full story. You need information. Start by reading my article, Fourteen Guidelines to Help You Prevent Bad Breath. It will give you a good starting point for what follows.

Okay... This may seem way too simple, but it's critical. Are you serious about wanting to know how to eliminate morning breath? Really serious? If you are, you'll do this.

You absolutely have to implement a good daily oral hygiene program. This means you should brush at least twice daily, If at all possible, you should brush after every meal. Use a good oxygenating toothpaste that contains no Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Another important part of your oral hygiene program should be regular tongue scraping. Scrape your tongue using steady, light pressure and then apply a thin coat of toothpaste to your tongue. Leave the toothpaste on for up to 90 seconds. Remember to floss daily, and use an alcohol-free, oxygenating oral rinse.

The next thing you need to do is just before you go to bed, blow your nose and then use 3-5 drops of oxygenating sinus drops in each nostril. This will deliver oxygen to places an oral rinse can't reach.

Next, you'll want to use AktivOxygen Tablets dissolved in water. The resulting solution is a powerful, oxygen-rich rinse that you can actually swallow. After thoroughly rinsing your mouth, slowly swallow the rinse. Swallowing it slowly will allow it to work on the bacteria in your throat.

[NOTE: For safety reasons, I have to caution you against doing this with just any commercial oral rinse or mouthwash. AktivOxygen Tablets are safe; the others are not.]

The final step is to repeat step three above first thing in the morning if necessary. At first you may have to do this, but as you get the anaerobic bacteria under control, you may discover that you no longer need to do this first thing in the morning.

Some of the steps I've identified are not possible with commercial products currently available in stores. However, there is one family of products which you can use to follow these steps. I know from my own experience that they will work for you, just as they've worked for me. I highly recommend that you use TheraBreath products as the foundation of your oral hygiene program. There's even a Free Trial program as well as a 100% guarantee on their products. They're not afraid to put their money where their (very clean and germ free) mouth is. It really doesn't get much better than that.

Anyway, that's the best advice I can give you regarding how to eliminate morning breath.

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Jan 2, Natural Cure For Bad Breath

A natural cure for bad breath might be just what the doctor ordered, especially if you're reluctant to use a chemical-based approach to resolve your oral odor problem.

Recently, a number of allegedly-gentle oral health products have been introduced to the retail market. As effective and gentle as they might be, anyone who wants to use a non-chemical approach to solve the problem can hardly be blamed.

On this page, we'll be posting articles identifying the best all-natural solutions for eliminating bad breath.

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Dec 22, The Miracle of Kalium Phosphate

Kalium Phosphate (Potassium Phosphate), often abbreviated as Kali. Phos., is one of twelve essential salts that can be found in all body fluids. Since these salts are present in all fluids, they can be found in each and every one of the cells which compose the human body. The presence in the cells of the twelve salts was first recognized in the nineteenth century by Dr. W. H. Schussler.

Kali. Phos. has a broad range of potential applications. Due to its antiseptic property, it's capable of fighting germs. It can even prevent the decay of body tissue. This is significant as it relates to the treatment of bad breath. Why? Damaged or diseased oral tissue can result in bad breath. Kali. Phos. is recognized as a preventative for more than just bad breath. It also prevents unusually bad-smelling gas and stools.

Another of this salt's talents is its ability to function as a nerve tonic and natural tranquilizer. Among the nerve conditions for which Kali. Phos. has been known to provide relief are poor memory, asthma, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, general nervousness, and stress. It can also be useful in treating physical manifestations of nervous conditions such as the feeling that the skin is "crawling" and nervous itching.

A deficiency of this important natural salt is indicated by a blue-gray undertone starting around the mouth and chin, or a generally grayish complexion. Symptoms associated with Kali. Phos. deficiency include a lack of concentration, hyperactivity in children, memory loss, insomnia, any offensive body odor, mental or physical exhaustion and nervous conditions.

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Dec 8, Bad breath since a teenager.

by Thomas
(North London UK)

As far as I'm aware, I've had bad breath since my late teens (I'm 48 now), but it feels as if it's worse at this present time as I've a constant irritating taste right at the back of my tongue. I've tried absolutely everything. My teeth are in extremely good order for my age with just 2 fillings as I'm constantly cleaning my teeth up to 3-4 times a day, including flossing and tongue-scraping every day, too.

There was a period in my early twenties when I took a visit to my dentist as the front bottom part of my gums could actually be pulled away cleanly from my teeth. The dentist prescribed me some anti-biotics to heal the issue. In just 2 days, I noticed that my breath was also fresh and odourless, or at least it seemed that way. So, as a test, I plucked up the courage to have a face to face conversation with several people without putting my hand over my mouth or talking "sideways" as I usually would do. The evidence was clear. There were no comments from any of them about foul-smelling breath. Nor were there any reactions such as stepping back or even making faces the way people would normally react to my bad breath.

My gums, of course, healed ok in just a week, so instead of taking 2 tablets a day as instructed, I began taking just half every morning to give me odourless breath for 24 hours. When the course of tablets finished, I asked the Dentist who prescribed them to me to issue me with more. He was reluctant due to my gums being healed, but I persuaded him just in case the gum problem arose again. He prescribed me enough for just a week again, but as long as I took just half, they would last me 4 weeks which they did. This was the only time in my life that I could be myself and speak to people close up and face-to-face, full of confidence. I'd do anything to find out the name of the medication and whether they're available over the counter. I had no side-effects taking these tablets but gained confidence and a fresh-smelling mouth.

Since then, however, I've been masking my bad breath every single day, but of course it doesn't last 24/7. When I need to speak to people, it's always at a distance and not in direct face-to-face communication. I know I've severe bad breath, I can taste it constantly, if that makes sense, and my son has pointed it out to me numerous times. I push my wife away on a regular basis just so she doesn't have to get a whiff of my breath. I'm surprised she's still with me.

I could go on forever. The truth is that the problem is constantly on my mind and has ruined my self-esteem as well as my social life. Deep down, I'm depressed. I just want to be myself, and I want my bad breath to go for good. I want to kiss my wife like I want to. I know I'm not alone, but I really need help.

Gary's Reply: I feel your pain, Thomas. I really do. I was just a couple years younger than you are now when I first experienced an odd taste in the back of my throat. My doctor couldn't say whether or not there was a direct relation at the time, but he did determine that I was pre-diabetic, and as any diabetic will tell you, Diabetes can play havoc with your breath. So, is there any chance you're diabetic? Have you ever been tested? If you're constantly thirsty, it's a distinct possibility. And note that Diabetes doesn't have to run in your family in order for you to have it.

Please post your response in a comment, and we'll go from there.

Best regards,
Gary

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Dec 20, Breath Assure Saved My Dating Life From Stomach Bad Breath!

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Nov 29, Cure Bad Breath With Zantac - Really?

A lot of people want to know if it's possible to cure bad breath with Zantac. Each month, hundreds of people search the web trying to find out if this is true. Maybe you're one of them. Well, I have some news for you, both good and bad.

First of all, let me state unequivocally that bad breath can not be cured. It can be masked. It can be controlled. It can even be eliminated for a time. But it cannot be cured. There simply is no cure for halitosis and bad breath. However, there are treatments so effective that, if used daily and used correctly, will make you feel like you've been cured.

Why then do so many people think it might be possible to cure bad breath with Zantac when if fact bad breath can not be cured? I think you can attribute this belief in part to those in the medical community who still believe that bad breath originates in the stomach. The other part is due to the fact that as a society, we want everything to be fast and easy. If you truly could cure bad breath with Zantac, that would definitely be fast and easy.

Here's what Zantac and similar preparations, i.e., Tagamet, Pepsid, Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix, really do.

Those who suffer from Acid Reflux Disease or ARD (also known as GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) are faced with another potential source of bad breath. ARD occurs when the ring of muscle tissue which serves as a valve between the stomach and esophagus does not close completely, allowing stomach contents (vomit, essentially) to leak back into the esophagus. The vomit coats the throat where it stagnates, producing foul odors.

Zantac stops the production of acid, allowing the stomach to heal. As ARD is eliminated, the stomach leakage also goes away. Eventually, this source of bad breath, the coating in the throat, also goes away. This results in the appearance that you CAN cure bad breath with this, or with any of the other preparations mentioned above.

ARD is not the only condition which can cause this problem. Any condition which produces chronic vomiting can have the same effect.

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