How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath Summary Bad breath can be awful, both for your overall health and for your social life. It cannot be remedied by inhaling breath mints, nor can it be fixed by the vigorous use of mouth wash. The base cause for bad breathe goes much deeper. In this article, I will explain some of the causes of bad breath and some easy remedies you can use to help eliminate the problem. Body Halitosis is the medical term most used to describe bad breath. The condition causes the production of a type of bacteria that live in your mouth, and this bacteria is what causes the odor you and others smell. Usually, you can do a scraping at the back section of your tongue with a clean plastic knife to see if it is the condition you are suffering. If the scraping is smelly, then you have the condition. Halitosis is caused for many reasons. Amazingly, one of the most common causes is the excessive use of alcohol-based mouthwash, such as Listerine. So, if you use this product, it's probably best to stop using it, or at least, don't use it before you turn in for the night, as the alcohol dries out your mouth and promotes the growth of the very bacteria you are trying to kill. The best thing to do is to brush your teeth well. Also brush your gums and your tongue. Avoid using any type of mouthwash, as most are alcohol-based, and you really want to stay away from them. Here is an excellent you can try that will help improve your breath and possibly get rid of it altogether. Give it some time, and you should see good results. First things first. Buy a new toothbrush. It should have soft bristles, not the medium or hard kind. The store brand is perfectly adequate. You don't

need anything name brand. Brush your teeth morning and night. If possible, also brush midday, but I know that this is not possible or practical for many of us. Spend at least 5 minutes brushing your teeth, your gums, and your tongue. Brush softly, but completely. Try not to miss any areas and try not to cause any bleeding. You can use just about any toothpaste, but I recommend using simple baking soda. Just put some on your toothbrush and go for it. Keep your toothbrush in a glass container of vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit and great for getting rid of just about any germ known to mankind. You can obtain cheap vodka at the store, but make sure it hasn't been watered down. Any 80-proof brand will do. Fill a glass to the half way mark and store your toothbrush bristles down in the glass. Make sure it's a genuine glass and not plastic, as plastic loves to attract all sorts of germs. Wash the glass thoroughly every week and replace with new vodka. Replace your toothbrush every 3 months. They're inexpensive and well worth replacing. Gargle after brushing. Don't use a typical mouthwash. Instead, use hydrogen peroxide. You don't need a lot. Just a capful in a quarter cup of water will suffice. Gargle, rinse, spit out, and repeat two more times. Do not swallow the hydrogen peroxide. This amount is not really harmful, but it still should not be consumed. You probably don't floss. Most of us don't. But if at all possible, it would be a good idea to start. Floss in the evening. This will get rid of food particles that can fester in your mouth and promote the growth of bacteria. Don't give them the chance. Make sure you drink plenty of water during your day. This will not only hydrate you but will also assist to clean your mouth of anything that might be building up in there. Six to eight glasses each day should be fine. If you consume foods that contain refined sugar, you should see if you can eliminate them from your diet. If not, at least see if you can limit them.

Did you know that cavities were almost nonexistent before we introduced refined sugar into our diets? It's that terrible. This includes soft drinks, ice cream, sugary cereal, and just about anything else sweet you can buy at the supermarket. I know it's not practical to get rid of it all, so do the best you can. The best bet is to try to avoid eating anything after you've done your night time brushing. These suggestions will start you on your way to better breath and general all-around health. Resource For additional information, please refer to How To Get Rid of Bad Breath