WHAT IS HALITOSIS?
A.K.A CHRONIC BAD BREATH
IT ISN'T THE 5 MINUTES OF BAD BREATH AFTER A SPICE-HEAVY MEAL OR MORNING BREATH
CAUSES OF HALITOSIS
1 ORAL PROBLEMS
80% OF THE CAUSES ARE IN THE MOUTH
Poor oral hygiene
Cavities
Gum problems
Unclean dentures
Salivatory gland disorders
Dry mouth
2 CAN'T CONTROL THE CRAVING?
CERTAIN THINGS CONTRIBUTE TO HALITOSIS MORE THAN OTHERS
High-protein or low-carbohydrate diets
Acidic foods
Sweets
High intake of onions and garlic
Excessive coffee and alcohol
Tobacco
3 THE PHLEGM FACTOR
SINUS INFECTIONS ARE A KNOWN CAUSE
When mucus stops circulating due to sinus infections, it builds up and allows bad-breath-causing bacteria to thrive in the mouth.
4 OTHER MEDICAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
High-protein or low-carbohydrate diets
Acidic foods
Sweets
High intake of onions and garlic
Excessive coffee and alcohol
Tobacco
HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT BAD BREATH
It's a fairly common condition, making it quite treatable.
1 RE-EVALUATE YOUR ORAL CARE ROUTINE
SCRAPE THAT TONGUE
A large number of bad-breath-germs live here.
FLOSS THOSE TEETH
To clean between the teeth.
2 DRINK LOTS OF WATER
It prevents dry mouth and flushes out leftover food particles before they make your breath smell terrible.
3 RINSE TWICE A DAY WITH LISTERINE
THE 4 ESSENTIAL OILS KILL BAD-BREAD-CAUSING
BACTERIA THAT BRUSHING AND FLOSSING LEAVE BEHIND
IF IT DOESN'T GET BETTER TAKE A VOW
OF SILENCE OR SPEAK TO YOUR DENTIST
Don't be embarrassed to open up about the problem to your doctor. They're professionals who will most likely be able to diagnose and treat your breath issues.