Post Nasal Drip Bad Breath

                

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The problem of post nasal drip bad breath is that post nasal drip, a chronic symptom that can be very difficult to correct, provides a constant food supply to bacteria that produce the bad odor we associate with bad breath (halitosis). The drip is a continual flow of mucus from the nasal passages and sinuses that contains proteins and other food supplies for bacteria. The bacteria that benefit from this are frequently those that live on the back of the tongue, many of them anaerobes that produce foul smelling sulfur compounds when they break down proteins.

Contributing to bad breath sinus discharge can also result in tonsiloliths, collections of dead cells and debris that lodge on the tonsils and in tonsillar crypts and grow into pale stone-like aggregates. These "tonsil stones," like the discharge, provide food for bacteria and a place for bacteria to live. Tonsiloliths are usually noticeably malodorous and though they are eventually dislodged, they tend to recur - another troublesome type of post nasal drip bad breath.

The best hope for relief of bad breath sinus trouble, of course, is to treat the sinus problem and hope that the flow of discharge can be decreased enough to cut down the populations of bacteria that are producing the odor. Sinus problems should be evaluated by a doctor and treated appropriately. While many people are able to lessen or get rid of a chronic sinus condition, post nasal drip bad breath will be an ongoing problem for others. It may require a long term commitment to treating the bad breath with a commercial product that fights the troublesome bacteria from a different angle.

Some commercial products directly address the problem of post nasal drip bad breath by producing sinus drops, which can be used in conjunction with an effective mouthwash. The best products for fighting bad breath are aimed at decreasing the populations of odor producing bacteria and then keeping their numbers so low that no odor is detectable on the breath. Bad breath sinus drops are a relatively new product on the market and are not available from every supplier. If you suspect that your bad breath is connected to post nasal drip, you might want to try this approach.

R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Post Nasal Drip Bad Breath, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.

Prevent Bad Breath

                

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If you want to prevent bad breath, the first step is a healthy lifestyle. This may seem like an impossibly general statement, but it really is true that a healthy lifestyle benefits the body in so many ways and avoids the conditions that make us predisposed to bad breath. In particular, new evidence suggests that good nutrition is the cure for halitosis we've all been looking for.

Any worthy bad breath tip will include the information that bad breath is usually caused by anaerobic bacteria multiplying in the mouth and producing sulfur compounds that smell foul. That's true as far as it goes, but it begs the question "Why do these bacteria gain the upper hand in the mouths of some people while leaving others unaffected?" And "How can we prevent bad breath by preventing these organisms from proliferating?" The answers to these questions are still not entirely clear but we do know about some health conditions and some nutritional factors that can be part of the picture.

First, a bad breath tip that's been around as long as mouthwash: take care of your teeth and gums. Regular brushing, flossing and professional checkups will keep the mouth healthy and discourage the unhealthy proliferation of oral bacteria. Regular medical checkups are basic to a healthy lifestyle as well. Prompt attention to any physical symptoms that arise may help you prevent bad breath: digestive upsets, sinus problems, mouth infections, respiratory illness, and even chronic diseases such as diabetes can contribute to bad breath.

Another bad breath tip - don't smoke tobacco. And another: avoid alcohol. Both of these habits cause a decrease in saliva production that encourages bacterial growth. For a healthy diet to prevent bad breath, consult a good food guide. Aim for low fat, low sugar, high fiber foods, including lots of colorful vegetables. A lack of carbohydrates in the diet causes the body to burn fat and produce ketones, which have an unpleasant odor when exhaled in the breath - so include carbohydrates like whole grains, potatoes, and pasta in moderation. Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of the B vitamins, as well as Vitamin C and zinc in your diet.

If, in spite of following every helpful bad breath tip, you still find yourself dealing with the problem of halitosis, purchase a reputable bad breath product, remembering that you likely need something that will decrease the numbers of odor producing bacteria in the mouth. Once you get the bacteria under control, continued use of the product and/or living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent bad breath from recurring.

R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Prevent Bad Breath, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.

 

Puppy Bad Breath

                

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One would expect that puppy bad breath would be a relatively uncommon thing. After all, puppies' mouths are usually very healthy and young dogs have not had time to accumulate a buildup of tartar on their teeth. Surprisingly, a unpleasant odor on a puppy's breath is not uncommon - it's often caused, however, by different things than the problem in older dogs. If you puppy has not had regular veterinary care, a sensible first step is to take the puppy for a health check, vaccinations, and deworming.

If your young dog has bad breath, the next step is to look in his mouth. Look for inflamed gums or signs of an impacted baby tooth. Both of these things can generate an odor from dead tissue or from mouth bacteria that tend to colonize an unhealthy site. Is your puppy teething? Teething is a common cause of inflammation in a puppy's mouth and of puppy bad breath. Teething is usually finished by the time the puppy is six or seven months old. If, however, your puppy is not teething and you see that her gums are seriously inflamed, take her to your veterinarian for an examination.

While you are looking in your puppy's mouth, check carefully for food items lodged between the teeth. If you find something there it may have been there for a while and could easily be the sole cause of puppy bad breath. The solution is easy: remove the food and keep an eye on things. There may be certain places in your dog's mouth where food is particularly likely to lodge, so any time your dog has bad breath, check for that.

When an older dog has bad breath, it's usually due to a buildup of tartar on the teeth and accompanying gum inflammation. This is a rare cause of puppy bad breath, but it is worth looking carefully at the teeth, especially the outside surfaces of the back molars, to be sure that nothing is building up there. Feeding soft and canned dog foods can accelerate tartar buildup. Be sure to buy your puppy some chew toys and bones that will help keep his teeth clean. You can also get him used to having his teeth brushed at a young age to avoid tartar problems later on.

Another thing to consider is the possibility that the puppy bad breath is coming from somewhere other than your dog's mouth. Many dogs will eat feces if they get the chance and this can produce a terrible smell on the breath for a while. Also they may pick up a bad smell in the mouth when they groom themselves around the anal sac. When a dog has bad breath at any age, this may be the cause. There's not a lot you can do about it, but remember, in each instance, it's temporary.

In some cases of puppy bad breath, there's nothing wrong. Some breeds are said to typically have bad breath and there isn't much you can do about it. Your veterinarian can help you decide if your puppy has bad breath because of a health problem, or if that's just the way her breath naturally smells.

R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to Puppy Bad Breath, a blog dedicated to the treatment of bad breath.