Halitosis

Don't Cover It, Cure It!

Over 90 million people struggle with chronic bad breath! The culprit? Typically, people have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food particles, other debris, or bacteria in the mouth. These conditions produce volatile sulfur compounds just like those found in rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling breath. No wonder chewing gum, mints, or typical mouthwash won't cure it! Other less common causes of halitosis include systemic (general health) problems: internal infections, gum disease, diabetes, kidney failure, or liver malfunction can cause bad breath; radiation treatment for cancer may produce a dry mouth and halitosis, as well. And several simple, non-medical conditions can occasionally have a temporarily negative effect on your breath: stress, dieting, snoring, advancing age, and hormonal changes.

Hygiene, Rinses, & Relationships

Regardless of the cause, you need to realize that bad breath is treatable and take steps to correct it. First, you must practice good oral hygiene: regular professional cleanings, twice daily brushing, daily flossing, tongue cleaning. Effective tongue cleaning requires an official tongue scraper to remove bacterial build-up—such an instrument will be up to 10 times more effective than using a toothbrush to clean the tongue. If you have dentures or a removable retainer or mouth-guard, you must also practice excellent hygiene each time you remove the appliance, cleaning it thoroughly and according to proper instructions.

Finally, even the most meticulous hygiene is sometimes insufficient for eliminating the problem. If we suspect a systemic or internal problem such as an infection or underlying condition, we can recommend a visit with your family physician or specialist to identify the cause. But more often than not, we'll simply prescribe a revolutionary new professional breath kit from CloSYSII, including a tongue scraper, a chlorine-stabilized toothpaste, and a chlorine-stabilized rinse that destroy volatile sulfur compounds for up to 5 hours. Most people notice an immediate improvement. And better breath means better relationships!

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