Chronic bad breath, and bad breath in general, are not well understood by most physicians.
Hence, it is not easy to find a treatment that is effective in dealing with the problem. However,
there are six ways that may aid in dealing with the problem.
One way is to eat a healthy breakfast that consists of rough foods as they help clean the back of
the tongue.
Another is to, gently, clean the tongue's surface at least two times a day. This can be done with
a tongue brush, scraper or cleaner and will wipe of the bacteria, debris and mucus that has
accumulated on the tongue. While an inverted teaspoon may also be effective, using a
toothbrush should be avoided if possible. This is due to a gagging reflex that is caused by the
bristles gripping the tongue.
Chewing gum is another option to try. This may help when, particularly, dry mouth occurs or
when oral hygiene after meals cannot be performed. Another benefit is an increase in saliva
production.
A fourth aid is gargling right before bed with mouthwash. Choosing the right mouthwash is
essential. While most mouthwashes often contain antibacterial agents, they also contain alcohol.
Since alcohol is a drying agent, it may worsen the problem. Others contain oxidizers (an odor
eliminator) that eliminate bad breath only on a short-term basis. Another, albeit temporary,
solution is a hydrogen peroxide rinse (approximate dosage is two teaspoons of 1.5%
concentration hydrogen peroxide, if the more common 3% concentration is bought, it should be
diluted to 1.5% by adding an equal volume of water).
Extended use of a hydrogen peroxide rinse may be harmful as even domestic-strength solutions have been known to cause irritation in eyes, mucous membranes and skin and swallowing hydrogen peroxide can lead to internal bleeding. Finding a mouthwash that contains essential oils has also been found effective in reducing bad breath. It should be noted that using a mouthwash directly after brushing teeth is not
recommended because mouthwash may contain ingredients that are inactivated by soap that is
present in toothbrushes.
A final way which may help in reducing bad breath is maintaining proper oral hygiene. This
includes brushing teeth at least twice a day, flossing (very important as it removes rotting food
and bacteria between the teeth and especially at the gumline) and periodic visits to the dentist. If
dentures are an issue, they should be cleaned and soaked overnight.
In addition to the above, some folk remedies could be tried. These include chewing on fennel
seeds, cinnamon sticks, mastic gum, or even fresh parsley.
It is also important to drink a large quantity (at least 6 glasses) of liquids, especially water,
throughout the day. This will not only help reduce bad breath, but aid in helping reduce dry
mouth. The reason that this is important is that, when a body becomes dehydrated, saliva
production is decreased and saliva acts like a cleansing agent in your mouth by washing away
bacteria, detritus, and mucus.
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