Are you aware that 50% of people who live in North America experience the frustration of struggling with stinky breath? Actually, it affects that proportion of the population of the entire planet! We don't candidly discuss it all that much, however there are droves of us working (when nobody's looking) to rid of ourselves of the problem. A really big question today is, "Where can I find effective treatments for halitosis?"
In actual fact, though, most people pretty well have got a general idea why their breath is smelly, and it's this: there are these micro creatures called bacteria, and they party all over the inside of our mouths! Once we fully acknowledge that central fact, we are able then to more effectively deal with some of the other reasons that halitosis persists. The main point in getting over a bad breath problem is about not feeding the 'little beasties' that live inside a person's mouth. Any time those bacteria digest protein they have eaten, they give off smelly volatile sulfuric byproducts.
Some hold to the opinion (considering the protein fact just discussed) that the answer might be for halitosis sufferers to 'go vegan'. Just eat mainly fruit & vegetables. Using just this strategy, they should be able to pretty well eliminate their problem. No animal proteins results in no bad breath. Actually, though, that suggestion could be just a tad simplistic, as it's not practical to imagine that everybody in the world who's breath is awful would (or could) convert to vegetarianism!
There could be one benefit from this discussion, though. It might inspire us to diligently cleanse every part of our mouths: teeth and gums and tongues-on every occasion that we eat a meal or snack that's high in protein. Why be so radical about doing that? Because tiny specks of food always remain, lodged in the crevices and cracks between the teeth and up on the tongue. This is where bacteria multiply, and the result is putrid breath. So when we neglect that thorough cleaning that our mouth needs, we are supplying a wonderful banquet for the microbial community. We are simply inviting them to "chow down" and then keep on giving us halitosis.
Okay, I think we're getting the picture about keeping a clean mouth. Let's talk for a minute about two really good 'fixes'.
Firstly, there's a great, simple bad breath cure to be found in the average kitchen: baking soda. Remember those early ads that bragged about the baking soda in the toothpaste? It's becoming increasingly common for all toothpaste manufacturers to make it a featured ingredient. But what their ads don't say (of course) is that you can take plain baking soda right out of your cupboard and it will serve the purpose equally as well.
Make a sticky mixture of water and baking soda. You could add just a drop of peppermint extract, or a little toothpaste if you wish, to make it a bit better-tasting when using it on your tongue! Stir it up, then grab a soft brush and get brushing and scouring (gently of course) till your mouth sparkles. It's also beneficial to gargle with a baking soda/water mixture. It helps control odor by lowering the overbalance of acid in your mouth. Bacteria don't do as well in an alkaline environment, and the result is much better breath.
Secondly, try brewing up some green tea (no sugar) and drinking it up, several times over the course of a day. There are polyphenols in the green tea. Polyphenols are in flowers, as well as fruits and vegetables-serving to make them colorful. They also act to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Lots of people report very good results with this strategy.
Another benefit of green tea is that it will help moisturize your mouth. Since bacterial cultures prefer an environment that's 'the drier the better', they don't flourish nearly as much when your mouth stays moist. The result: sweeter breath. Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that green tea also contains copper, which does a great job of 'scrubbing' your tongue.
Over the years, many folk cures and home halitosis treatments have developed, as the age-old battle has raged against bad breath. I trust, though, that the two solutions discussed in this article will help you. The feedback is very good on the effectiveness of baking soda and green tea. They are easy to access, simple to use, and pocket-book friendly.
In actual fact, though, most people pretty well have got a general idea why their breath is smelly, and it's this: there are these micro creatures called bacteria, and they party all over the inside of our mouths! Once we fully acknowledge that central fact, we are able then to more effectively deal with some of the other reasons that halitosis persists. The main point in getting over a bad breath problem is about not feeding the 'little beasties' that live inside a person's mouth. Any time those bacteria digest protein they have eaten, they give off smelly volatile sulfuric byproducts.
Some hold to the opinion (considering the protein fact just discussed) that the answer might be for halitosis sufferers to 'go vegan'. Just eat mainly fruit & vegetables. Using just this strategy, they should be able to pretty well eliminate their problem. No animal proteins results in no bad breath. Actually, though, that suggestion could be just a tad simplistic, as it's not practical to imagine that everybody in the world who's breath is awful would (or could) convert to vegetarianism!
There could be one benefit from this discussion, though. It might inspire us to diligently cleanse every part of our mouths: teeth and gums and tongues-on every occasion that we eat a meal or snack that's high in protein. Why be so radical about doing that? Because tiny specks of food always remain, lodged in the crevices and cracks between the teeth and up on the tongue. This is where bacteria multiply, and the result is putrid breath. So when we neglect that thorough cleaning that our mouth needs, we are supplying a wonderful banquet for the microbial community. We are simply inviting them to "chow down" and then keep on giving us halitosis.
Okay, I think we're getting the picture about keeping a clean mouth. Let's talk for a minute about two really good 'fixes'.
Firstly, there's a great, simple bad breath cure to be found in the average kitchen: baking soda. Remember those early ads that bragged about the baking soda in the toothpaste? It's becoming increasingly common for all toothpaste manufacturers to make it a featured ingredient. But what their ads don't say (of course) is that you can take plain baking soda right out of your cupboard and it will serve the purpose equally as well.
Make a sticky mixture of water and baking soda. You could add just a drop of peppermint extract, or a little toothpaste if you wish, to make it a bit better-tasting when using it on your tongue! Stir it up, then grab a soft brush and get brushing and scouring (gently of course) till your mouth sparkles. It's also beneficial to gargle with a baking soda/water mixture. It helps control odor by lowering the overbalance of acid in your mouth. Bacteria don't do as well in an alkaline environment, and the result is much better breath.
Secondly, try brewing up some green tea (no sugar) and drinking it up, several times over the course of a day. There are polyphenols in the green tea. Polyphenols are in flowers, as well as fruits and vegetables-serving to make them colorful. They also act to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Lots of people report very good results with this strategy.
Another benefit of green tea is that it will help moisturize your mouth. Since bacterial cultures prefer an environment that's 'the drier the better', they don't flourish nearly as much when your mouth stays moist. The result: sweeter breath. Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that green tea also contains copper, which does a great job of 'scrubbing' your tongue.
Over the years, many folk cures and home halitosis treatments have developed, as the age-old battle has raged against bad breath. I trust, though, that the two solutions discussed in this article will help you. The feedback is very good on the effectiveness of baking soda and green tea. They are easy to access, simple to use, and pocket-book friendly.
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