subject: Bad Breath Cure With The Wonderful Ten [print this page] Mouth malodor has been present in people over the ages. Take for instance the character "Bottom" in William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' who advises the other participants in the play thus: "Eat no onions nor garlic for we are to utter sweet breath". Bad breath during Shakespearean times was common. This offensive syndrome dates even further back, perhaps to prehistoric man itself. In the US alone over 70 million people are victims of this unforeseen malady. Professionally and socially you become unacceptable causing you much embarrassment. The syndrome is also known as 'halitosis'.
Bacteria that thrive on decaying food particles lodged between the teeth cavities and gums cause bad odor in the mouth. They multiply by the dozen, especially on your tongue thereby causing your mouth to give out a putrid smell, which can be compared to that of rotten eggs.
Oral malodor can be kept at bay if not cured. The following 10 wonderful check-lists will come in handy when dealing with bad breath cure.
1. Teeth Should Be Regularly Brushed
Teeth must religiously brushed after each meal. The tongue must be scrubbed and kept clean at all times. Special attention must be paid to the rear of the tongue.
2. The Oral Cavity Must Be Rinsed After Each Meal
Ensure that food particle debris is thoroughly rinsed out after each snack or meal. Doing so also helps keep your mouth free of bad odor. You could, perhaps, rinse with TheraBreath Oral Rinse, which contains OXYD-8. This chemical compound effectively does away with halitosis.
3. Toothpastes Containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Should Be Avoided
Always use toothpastes that do not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. It is suggested that you use TheraBreath PLUS toothpaste, which has high-quality anti-bacterial properties. In addition, rinse with mouthwashes that do not contain alcohol. Alcohol makes the breath even fouler.
4. Sucrose Containing Chewing Gums And Breath Mints Should Be Avoided
No doubt, chewing on breath mints can temporarily ward off bad breath. However, the sugars present in them are most harmful as they catalyze the growth of harmful bacteria in your mouth. A good idea would be to chew on 5-calorie TheraBreath ZOX Mints. These effectively eradicate the volatile sulphur compounds present in decaying food particles. Besides, these mints eliminate bad breath by keeping the mouth moist with saliva all the time.
5. Consume More Vegetables And Fruits And Less Meat Products
Eat less meat and more fibrous vegetables and fruits. This assists in keeping foul oral odor at bay. Consume fruits such as apples and pears, and raw vegetables like carrots. Chewing on the leaves of celery and parsley is also a good idea as these greatly help in removing bad. Parsley contains substantial quantities of chlorophyll and is a fantastic antidote for bad breath.
6. Consume Large Quantities Of Water Along With Prescription Medicines Medications
Drug-induced halitosis is very common. It causes the mouth to become dry. Your mouth should be moist at all times. Therefore, plenty of water must be consumed on a daily basis.
7. Quit Smoking
Tobacco and nicotine cause bad breath. Cigarette smoking in general is harmful to health. Quit smoking instantly and keep your mouth free of any bad odor.
8. Avoid Stressful Situations
Research has proven that underlying stress can indirectly induce odor from the mouth. Exercising, yoga, listening to soft music will greatly help. Try and put on a cheerful attitude. Make your life as stress-free as possible. Your halitosis will vanish on its own.
9. Always Keep Your Nose Free Of Mucus
Post-nasal-drip secondary to sinus infections cause mucus to accumulate in the nasal passages. A good idea would be keep the nasals free of mucus. In doing so, you will be keeping bad breath away. You could administer TheraBreath PLUS nasal drops to resolve the problem.
10. Consume Plenty Of Yoghurt
Acidophilus-bacteria laden foods should be eaten in wholesome quantities. One such example is yogurt. This miraculously balances the lacto sporogens in the intestines to normal healthy levels. Indirectly, bad breath is curtailed. Yogurt should be eaten for a minimum period of four weeks in order to keep halitosis at bay permanently.
Thousands of halitosis sufferers have benefited through the above wonder cures. So, why don't you? You need to get back into the mainstream of life and embark on a new footing. Work on your halitosis and live a zestful life.
