I read that "Statistics tell us that up to 85% of people on a Western diet suffer from some kind of bad breath". Then I wondered what "up to" really means and according to whom? Might I be right in suspecting the research was paid for by a company wanting to raise their sales of mouthwash?
Bad breath can damage your confidence and in more unusual cases, cause depression. I'm sorry if this has happened to you but it doesn't need to be from this point on if you follow our simple suggestions. First you need to understand that all you are told is probably not true!
3 common myths
Myth 1: Mouthwash will help bad breath go away.
Commercial mouthwashes are sold to us with the promise that they will kill oral bacteria and brighten up the mouth. Not True.
Most chemical mouthwashes use a protein precipitating agent (PPA) which stops bacteria from making use of food particles in the mouth. (This is how bad breath starts). At the same time this PPA triggers mucus activity that leads to a dirtier mouth, in turn feeding other bacteria to produce bad breath. Never buy a mouthwash containing PPA.
Once you've gargled with a commercial mouthwash, a new plaque buildup will build up within a few hours. This in turn becomes a draw for bacteria that cause bad breath.
If you like the person you're going out with on a date and you want to make a decent first impression, it's become quite normal to use a mouthwash as you're getting ready. The only trouble is that mouthwash will probably work well for the first part of your evening out, but when it comes to that partingkiss, the masking effect will have worn off with possibly catastrophicresults. Instead of relying on mouthwash, find out the real reason for your bad breath and work to eliminate that.
The best mouthwash is your own saliva. Fresh clean saliva will only kill the bacteria that don't belong in the mouth without doing any damage to the friendly bacteria that are there to guard it.
Myth 2 : So long as you brush your teeth you won't get bad breath.
Brushing your teeth for 45 seconds in the morning will only mask the problem. To clean all the surfaces of your teeth adequately, you should brush for no less than 3 minutes at least twice a day. It's really worth getting into that habit.
Myth 3: Dog breath cannot be cured only masked
To eliminate bad breath once and for all, you have got to discover what's causing it. Most bad breath remedies are useless. Once you've found what kills your particular bacteria-producing bad breath, stick to this routine to stop it from coming back. Once you have started to get results you'll be reassured by noticeable improvements as you progress.
Briefly masking your bad breath with chemical sprays, chewing gum and mints might seem fine for the first hour or so but the reality is the problem then becomes considerably worse. The sugary ingredients create an environment for bad bacteria to prosper once again in your mouth.
What about using drugs?
Although the presence of bad bacteria will be affecting the quality of your breath, they're not infectious disease-causing organisms. They're meant to be there! They have just grown a bit beyond control.
Unfortunately antibiotics will eliminate both good and bad bacteria. The bacteria in your mouth will disappear but only for a few days. As you repeat this cycle, a more resistant strain of bacteria will replace them and your breath problem will start all over again - only worse
Tips to stop bad breath or halitosis immediately
- cut back on, or cut out altogether, alcohol, coffee, high protein foods and alcohol-based mouthwashes.
- drink more water, especially if you're taking any form of medicine.
- clean your tongue right to the back with a tongue scraper, the edge of a spoon or even your toothbrush. Brush in one direction, from the back to the front and use plenty of water to make sure the 'muck'' on your tongue is properly washed away.
Weapons of Plaque Destruction (the best suggestions of all)
- use Blotting Brushes (or the MiniBlot), a toothpaste-free toothbrush that cleans your teeth and gums better than anything else on the market today.
- use a Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash
Bad breath can damage your confidence and in more unusual cases, cause depression. I'm sorry if this has happened to you but it doesn't need to be from this point on if you follow our simple suggestions. First you need to understand that all you are told is probably not true!
3 common myths
Myth 1: Mouthwash will help bad breath go away.
Commercial mouthwashes are sold to us with the promise that they will kill oral bacteria and brighten up the mouth. Not True.
Most chemical mouthwashes use a protein precipitating agent (PPA) which stops bacteria from making use of food particles in the mouth. (This is how bad breath starts). At the same time this PPA triggers mucus activity that leads to a dirtier mouth, in turn feeding other bacteria to produce bad breath. Never buy a mouthwash containing PPA.
Once you've gargled with a commercial mouthwash, a new plaque buildup will build up within a few hours. This in turn becomes a draw for bacteria that cause bad breath.
If you like the person you're going out with on a date and you want to make a decent first impression, it's become quite normal to use a mouthwash as you're getting ready. The only trouble is that mouthwash will probably work well for the first part of your evening out, but when it comes to that partingkiss, the masking effect will have worn off with possibly catastrophicresults. Instead of relying on mouthwash, find out the real reason for your bad breath and work to eliminate that.
The best mouthwash is your own saliva. Fresh clean saliva will only kill the bacteria that don't belong in the mouth without doing any damage to the friendly bacteria that are there to guard it.
Myth 2 : So long as you brush your teeth you won't get bad breath.
Brushing your teeth for 45 seconds in the morning will only mask the problem. To clean all the surfaces of your teeth adequately, you should brush for no less than 3 minutes at least twice a day. It's really worth getting into that habit.
Myth 3: Dog breath cannot be cured only masked
To eliminate bad breath once and for all, you have got to discover what's causing it. Most bad breath remedies are useless. Once you've found what kills your particular bacteria-producing bad breath, stick to this routine to stop it from coming back. Once you have started to get results you'll be reassured by noticeable improvements as you progress.
Briefly masking your bad breath with chemical sprays, chewing gum and mints might seem fine for the first hour or so but the reality is the problem then becomes considerably worse. The sugary ingredients create an environment for bad bacteria to prosper once again in your mouth.
What about using drugs?
Although the presence of bad bacteria will be affecting the quality of your breath, they're not infectious disease-causing organisms. They're meant to be there! They have just grown a bit beyond control.
Unfortunately antibiotics will eliminate both good and bad bacteria. The bacteria in your mouth will disappear but only for a few days. As you repeat this cycle, a more resistant strain of bacteria will replace them and your breath problem will start all over again - only worse
Tips to stop bad breath or halitosis immediately
- cut back on, or cut out altogether, alcohol, coffee, high protein foods and alcohol-based mouthwashes.
- drink more water, especially if you're taking any form of medicine.
- clean your tongue right to the back with a tongue scraper, the edge of a spoon or even your toothbrush. Brush in one direction, from the back to the front and use plenty of water to make sure the 'muck'' on your tongue is properly washed away.
Weapons of Plaque Destruction (the best suggestions of all)
- use Blotting Brushes (or the MiniBlot), a toothpaste-free toothbrush that cleans your teeth and gums better than anything else on the market today.
- use a Hydrogen Peroxide mouthwash
About the Author:
From a family of Clydeside Scots, Graeme was born and
brought up in Hong Kong. He lived for 35 years there, as well as in Borneo and
Indonesia. Intrigued by the way in which the different Asian cultures approach
their health and wellbeing, he studied aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and became familiar with many other time-honoured healing methods, from the
traditional Jamu herbal medicine healers of Java to the body balancing
mechanisms of Jin Shin Jyutsu, from Japan. Together with his wife
Phylipa, Graeme now runs Resources For Life a natural health business in
Chichester, West Sussex and ToothWizards, an oral health initiative to help
people achieve a degree of self-sufficiency in dental health. Together with his holistic dentist Dr Elmar Jung, Graeme has written Blotting Brushes: Weapons of Plaque Destruction
brought up in Hong Kong. He lived for 35 years there, as well as in Borneo and
Indonesia. Intrigued by the way in which the different Asian cultures approach
their health and wellbeing, he studied aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and became familiar with many other time-honoured healing methods, from the
traditional Jamu herbal medicine healers of Java to the body balancing
mechanisms of Jin Shin Jyutsu, from Japan. Together with his wife
Phylipa, Graeme now runs Resources For Life a natural health business in
Chichester, West Sussex and ToothWizards, an oral health initiative to help
people achieve a degree of self-sufficiency in dental health. Together with his holistic dentist Dr Elmar Jung, Graeme has written Blotting Brushes: Weapons of Plaque Destruction
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