CURE FOR BAD BREATH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Searching a cure for bad breath can be compared to beginning a journey. This page is meant to give you the direct answers you seek as well as direction for more in depth information. I’ll keep updating it often and encourage you to contact me or post comments in the ‘ask the expert’ section if you don’t find answers or would simply like to make a comment.

Where does bad breath come from?

There is 90% chance that the source of your condition originates from within the mouth, back of the throat, or sinus. This means that the vast majority of people suffering from the 'chronic' type of bad breath technically known as Fetor Oris is caused by a bacteria imbalance of the oral cavity. Learn more.

Can there be more than one source of bad breath?

Yes absolutely. Identifying the underlying problem is key to find a cure for bad breath. Here is a clear and easy to understand classification of the chronic halitosis:

Type 1 - Bad breath that takes its origin from the tongue dorsum (back of the tongue). Foods are ingested and turned into aromatic-volatile compounds by anaerobic bacteria present in large numbers between the tongues papillae (taste buds).

Type 2 - Halitosis that originates from around the oral cavity. Post nasal drip, Waldeyer's lymphoid ring, tonsilloliths, retro-nasal mucosa, oropharynx etc.

Type 3 - Halitosis originating from the gastrointestinal canal. Such conditions include chronic acid reflux, hiatal hernia, H. pylori gastritis, bacterial over growth, mal-absorptions, gut and colon diseases.

Type 4 - Bad breath from blood gases. Disorders and diseases that prevent metabolic substances to be evacuated by the body through the kidneys or liver. When these organs cease their filtering action, the metabolic wastes enter the blood streams. As a result, the lungs expel the toxins when exhaled causing a constant state of severe bad breath.

Type-5 Delusional halitosis also known as Halitophobia. A psychological state resulting in a highly exaggerated concern of having chronic bad breath.

What are anaerobic bacteria?

These bacteria are directly responsible for bad breath. Anaerobic bacteria, by their very definition, are oxygen intolerant. That is why they hide in hard to reach areas of the mouth such as mucus, inside taste buds, below the gum line, and in bio-film all over the mouth.

The bacteria like to feed on sugars and proteins, in turn releasing a gaseous waste called volatile sulfur compound. There are some 20 different types of bad breath causing bacteria in your mouth and will release different gaseous wastes. When exhaled through breathing or speaking, these gaseous wastes are the cause of bad breath odors.

I don’t know the source of my condition, how can I find out?

You simply need to proceed by elimination. 9 times out of 10 bad breath will originate from the mouth, throat, or sinus. Chances are this is you. First you should see a dentist if you have cavities or periodontal disease. Then do the following for the next 2 weeks:

- Use a sinus irrigator at least once a day to flush any stagnating mucus in the nasal passages and back of the throat.

- Use an oral irrigator at least once a day.

- Set your oral irrigator at minimum and flush your tonsils. Do this at least once.

- Brush teeth and scrape tongue every morning and night.

- Get 3%hydrogen peroxide from you local drug store and use as mouthwash solution every time you brush you teeth. Mix with an equal amount of water and swish and gargle for 60-90 seconds.

- Add a couple of drop of hydrogen peroxide on your toothbrush and brush teeth and tongue.

If you see no noticeable improvement within the next 2 weeks, the underlying problem to your bad breath probably lies elsewhere. This means that you fall within the remaining 10% category and to find a cure for bad breath, you should seek professional advice.

What toothpaste should I use to treat bad breath?

You should know that staying away from over the counter toothpaste will actually benefit your overall health. If you are serious about finding a cure for bad breath, you can learn to make 2 different types of home made toothpaste on this site. They’re dirt cheap and easy to make. More importantly, they are both a bacteria’s worst nightmare.

My mouthwash seems to make my bad breath worse, should I give up mouthwash all together?

Absolutely not! Mouthwash is primordial to treat bad breath. If you’ve been using over the counter mouthwash, you should know that they are nothing more than cosmetic products for the most part. They are in no way designed to be a cure for bad breath.

Just like the toothpastes, you can learn to make 2 great bacteria killing mouthwashes on this site. If your mouth was a battlefield, mouthwash would be artillery. For that reason, you absolutely need to learn how to make real mouthwash.

My bad breath seems to come from the tongue, what can I do about it?

The tongue is a breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria. Cleaning it correctly is extremely important, but should be done with care. Start cleaning it with the orabrush, then use our home made mouthwash to swish and gargle for at least 60 seconds. The mouthwash will deliver anti-bacterial agents where you simply cannot reach.

I also recommend to brush tongue with the home made toothpaste using a sonic toothbrush. With its dynamic fluid technology, this toothbrush is the only one that can clean areas up to 1/8 inch beyond the tip of its bristles. Here are some symptoms of tongue related bad breath:

- White tongue /yellow tongue bio film coatings.

- Bloated feeling of the tongue.

- constant bad taste.

How can I effectively scrape my tongue?

Tongue scraping is very important when finding a cure for bad breath. The problem with most tongue scrapers is that they will only clean the surface. Bacteria live deep inside taste buds of the tongue, so by scraping the surface you only get rid of any potential food source.

The relief is temporary because the bacteria are still there. The best tongue scraper in the market that will get the job done is the Orabrush. It’s the only one designed to dislodge bacteria from within the crevices and taste buds of the tongue. Click here for more information.

My bad breath seems to originate from the nose, what can I do about it?

Post nasal drip is a major cause for halitosis. If you suffer from any type of mucus production disorders, it must be dealt with immediately. Mucus is composed of different strands of proteins, therefore a great food source for bacteria. They will also use it as shelter where they can reproduce in vast numbers undisturbed in an ideal environment. The best way to treat this condition is with a sinus irrigator.

How can I stop my gums from bleeding?

Bleeding gums will automatically mean that you have some form of gum disease. You have to find out if it’s gingivitis or periodontitis. If you suffer from gingivitis, I suggest you get yourself an oral irrigator.

The oral irrigator can reverse this condition in less than a week and keep gum disease at bay when used on a daily basis. If you can’t afford one, you will need to adopt flossing habits. Keep in mind that there is no possible cure for bad breath if you have gum diseases.

What other natural remedies do you recommend?

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I’ve tried many treatments for bad breath, but after a couple of days they loose in effectiveness. Why is that?

Bad breath causing bacteria are highly adaptive organisms. When beginning a new treatment, you simply eliminate the weaker strains of bacteria. Because these weaker strains represent the vast majority of the anaerobic bacteria living in your mouth, you get the impression of a cure.

In the meantime, the minority of stronger strains adapt to their new environment and reproduce new generations of resistant bacteria to the treatment. You have to understand that all this happens very quickly, in a matter of days.

How do I treat bad breath and achieve long term results?

The only way to achieve long term cure for bad breath is by alternating treatments. By doing so, you never allow bacteria to adapt. Of course the key is not to alternate too frequently otherwise you simply create resistant strains of bacteria to both treatments. I strongly advise you to try the 2 treatments available on this site and follow the cleaning routines thoroughly.

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