Bad Breath Doesn't Have To Last Forever!

I once heard someone say that as one gets older, the more susceptible one is to bad breath. He said that people acquire a certain smell as they get older, so it's only logical that their breath gets to smell rather unpleasant with time. I don't know if that's true, frankly I have doubts.
What I do know is that bad breath is not age-related. Nor is it necessarily caused by certain foods. Oh sure, garlic will make you feel like your mouth's on fire; reason why people avoid garlic before going out on a date.

Bad breath - or halitosis - is caused by bacteria that stays lodged in between the teeth, so both old and young can get bad breath if they're not careful about brushing and flossing regularly.

Bad breath can also be caused by a throat infection, lung disease, or diabetes. Bad breath usually strikes in the morning when we wake up. This is because the mouth is dry. If you're healthy, a good rinsing of the mouth should do it. If you have chronic bad breath and it's beginning to affect your social life, you may want to see your dentist or oral hygienist.

The Obvious
There are some steps you can take to ensure that you don't get bad breath. Stop smoking and avoid alcohol. If you have to smoke or drink, brush your teeth or gargle vigorously. Follow your dentist's recommendations on oral hygiene. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day (to avoid drying up of the mouth and esophagus). Minimize your intake of strong spices and maximize your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Natural Remedies for Halitosis
The commercial mouthwashes you see on shelves are manufactured with certain chemicals. While they are effective, the benefits are only short term. If you're susceptible to bad breath, you may want to try products that are 100% natural. Natural products for bad breath have no side effects whatsoever.

There are 3 products we can recommend:

• OraMd - this natural tooth oil is made in the USA and gets straight to work on bacteria that remain in between teeth and on gums. It has been used to treat periodontal disease and gingivitis - major causes of halitosis.
• Breath Freshener - this is truly an all natural product, also made in America. Its main ingredient is parsley - a favorite herb of many to freshen breath.
• Chlorophyll Concentrate - the benefit of chlorophyll is not only evident in the process of photosynthesis in plant life, but it has been identified by researchers as the perfect solution for bad breath and body odor.