Hydrogen Peroxide and baking soda to get rid of bad breath

                

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As many know the main cause of bad breath is the anaerobic bacteria found primarily on the surface of the tongue. These bacteria excrete a variety of foul-smelling sulfur compound, including hydrogen sulfide (giving the smell of rotten egg) and methyl mercaptan. These compound are commonly known as volatile sulfur compound (VSCs).

Anaerobic means "without oxygen". This means these bacteria loves environment that is acidic and lacking in oxygen. And it also means they hate environment where oxygen is in abundance and not acidic.

Now, if you see what I am trying to tell you here, you are on your way to getting rid, or at least control, your bad breath. How? By changing the environment of your mouth to be in abundance of oxygen, and less acidic.

This is where hydrogen peroxide comes in.

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound, H2O2 that is colorless, syrupy liquid, and is a strong oxidizing agent. In water solution, it is a weak acid.

To solve the first problem of lack of oxygen, mix a solution of one part 3% hydrogen peroxide and one part salty water. If salty water is not for you, try use plain water. If possible use distilled or purified water. Please make sure you use 3% hydrogen peroxide. Anything stronger may give your stomach a funny feeling.

After brushing and flossing, scrape your tongue with tongue scraper to remove the protective layers and debris from your tongue. Then gargle and swish the solution you just made around your mouth for one or two minutes at least. The longer the better. If you can do it for three minutes then that is much better. You can immediately wash your mouth with plain water. You may want to refrain from food for a few minutes after gargling with this mix.

Now, let's try to solve the second problem - the acidity of your mouth.

If you have ever learned science in school, the opposite of acid is alkali. Hence, to reduce acidity is by introducing alkaline as a balance. Here is where baking soda plays its role. You can mix a little baking soda in some water, and use that mix to gargle again for another couple of minutes. You can also use the baking soda as toothpaste without mixing it with water, and brush your teeth with it. It is up to you. Do what works for you.

There you have it. The above steps should be able to solve many bad breath cases. The bottom line is to try various combinations of the above and see which one works the best for you.

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Facts About Bad Breath

                

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It is always a good idea to consult your doctor if you have any persistent medical or health problem, even something as trivial as bad breath. It helps if you can follow some tips for maintaining general hygiene to see if the problem cannot be cured without a prescription.

Bad breath is mostly a result of bacterial grows in the mouth. There are certain bacteria that grown in dry places. So a dry mouth due to reduced saliva increases saliva growth. Low saliva also means that food is not rinsed out of the mouth.

The production can be affected by various factors. There are some very simple causes related to the environment (the mouth goes dry when we sleep that is why the smell is no powerful in the morning), and more complex reasons like disease and diet. Secretion of saliva reduces with increasing age. Dehydration that can result from heat or alcohol consumption is also a contributing factor. Snoring can also result in dry a mouth giving rise to morning-breath-syndrome.

There are some diseases than can cause, or worsen, a bad breath problem. Most of these diseases come in the form in infections in the respiratory tract.

There are many over the counter and prescription drugs that also cause dehydration or specifically dryness in the mouth and throat. Antihistamines that are taken for relief from allergies usually have this side effect. Other medications include high blood pressure and therapeutic drugs for depression and similar problems. Alcoholic beverages as well as mouthwashes containing alcohol are also suspect in this regard. Most people do not pay attention to alcohol in mouthwashes, assuming this is good, but it is actually bad.

Cigarette (or other forms of tobacco) smoking is another reason for dryness of mouth. Smoking also causes several oral side effects. The precise cause of this is unknown but it is well known that smoking can indirectly result in promoting bad breath. If you have a natural bad breath problem then you can fully expect smoking to magnify the situation.

Though the body's immune system is good at fighting off various infections it is practically powerless against bacterial infections that lead to problems like bad breath. This happens because the bacteria are anaerobic (without oxygen) meaning a lack of oxygen is needed for them to thrive. The function of saliva is to circulate oxygen on the surface of the the mouth, tongue, gums, and throat. When there is no saliva, and hence no oxygen, the bacteria begin to multiply creating sulfurous compounds such as hydrogen sulfide (the same chemical responsible for the smell of rotten eggs).

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3 Steps to Stop Babies Bad Breath

                

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Generally, babies are known to have pleasing and sweet breath. However, as parents we know this is not always true because babies can and do have bad breath. Yes, hundreds of mothers have reported this condition, and many of them have felt a little embarrassed as to how foul their babies breath can smell. Babies bad breath is something that should not be left unattended or ignored. Depending on the foulness in the breath, it could be a serious infection. It could be a throat or mouth infection, or it could be sinusitis that causes the babies bad breath. So if you have noticed frequent smelly breath, consult a physician to identify the cause. Ask your pediatrician to inspect the gums and teeth of your child, and if the doctor finds certain problems associated with your baby's breath, then also see your dentist.

Babies bad breath can also be a result of mouth breathing versus nose breathing. Mouth breathing usually occurs as soon as the baby sleeps. This is actually the condition in which the muscles in the baby's mouth relax and the production of saliva drops, leaving the mouth dry. Once the mouth is dried, bacteria tends to grow. The longer the period that the baby sleeps, the higher the number of bacteria in the baby's mouth rises. This is actually one of the reasons that babies and adults all have the so-called morning breath.

So to prevent this in the future, it is best to clean your baby's mouth first thing in the morning. As your child gets older, you can teach the proper way of brushing teeth, and you can even teach them how to clean the tongue to eliminate any bad breath.

Finally, your baby could develop bad breath if he or she sucks his thumb. Thumb sucking will tend to dry the mouth, creating an ideal environment for the odor-causing bacteria to thrive and grow. This is also true when your baby is using a pacifier or sucks on a toy or blanket. What is important for you to realize is that babies bad breath can be made more intense if it happens that the object your child is sucking has repeated exposure to their saliva or oral bacteria.

To control the growth of bacteria in your baby's mouth, make sure that the hands of your child are properly washed. Also, never let him or her suck toys, un-sterilized pacifiers, or other such objects. If you want him or her to play with the pacifier, make sure that you have sterilized it. Finally, try to encourage your child to stop the sucking habit if you can. Of course, that may seem easier said than done, but you should still try.

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Post Nasal Drip and Nasal Sinus Congestion Will Transform a Case of 'Normal' Breath Into Bad Breath and 'Bad' Breath into Horrib

                

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Post Nasal Drip and Nasal Sinus Congestion Will Transform a Case of 'Normal' Breath into BAD Breath and 'Bad' Breath into Horrible Breath!

Bad breath is very closely related to post nasal drip, excess mucus, sinus problems, your tonsils, and tonsiloliths.

In my book "The Bad Breath Bible" I discuss how the bacteria which causes bad breath and sour/bitter/metallic tastes are anaerobic, meaning they live without oxygen. The bacteria's goal in life is to break down the proteins in foods that we eat. However, under certain conditions, they will also start to break down the proteins found in post nasal drip.

Therefore, those people who suffer from post nasal drip, sinus problems, and other such ailments are more prone to bad breath and lousy tastes in their mouth. The anaerobic bacteria uses the post nasal drip mucus as a food source and starts to extract sulfur compounds from the amino acids that make up the proteins found in all this excess mucus.

Scientifically, the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath "love" the amino acids Cysteine and Methionine. These amino acids are the building blocks of the proteins that are found in post nasal drip, and can even be found in dairy foods. In fact, most people notice that when they drink too much milk or eat too much cheese, they end up with more mucous or phlegm in their throat. This is a natural reaction for many people and unfortunately, ends up causing more bad breath and a lousy taste in your mouth.

If you still have your tonsils, you may be harboring a higher number of the bacteria which can lead to an "interesting" and very often misunderstood phenomenon, called TONSILOLITHS. Literally translated, they are "tonsil stones" produced by the conglomeration of post nasal drip mucus draining down the back of the throat, and the volatile sulfur compounds created by the bacteria. These bacteria easily end up in the "nooks and crannies" of the tonsils every time one swallows. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard from my patients who asked their dentist what these objects were, and more often than not the answer was 'food particles'. This couldn't be further from the truth!

What can you do if you suffer from post nasal drip, excess mucus, and sinus congestion? There are essentially only a few different routes that you can take:

1. Use medication and or drugs to dry up the sinuses and prevent post nasal drip mucus buildup - all the while being careful to avoid a dry mouth, a likely side-effect of virtually all antihistamines. Dry mouth is the most common initiator of bad breath because it mimics an anaerobic environment, perfect for the "bugs" to pump out volatile sulfur compounds. You should be careful about using any antihistamine too frequently - many are habit forming!

2. Use TheraBreath Nasal Sinus Formula. I recommend squeezing 3-4 drops into each nostril and then lightly inhaling to move the potent formula through the sinuses twice daily. Most people can finally experience that fresh breath and taste feeling after the formula effectively eliminates the production of sulfur compounds created by the reaction of post nasal drip and the anaerobic sulfur producing bacteria.

3. For chronic post nasal drip and sinus problems, many patients will find relief by using the HydroPulse. This is an amazingly effective nasal-sinus irrigator, designed by an Ear Nose & Throat specialist to flush the sinuses. It works even better when you add just 2-3 drops of AktivOxigen serum into the trough before each use.

4. Minimize the amount of post nasal drip in your throat and sinuses, and eliminate the #1 side effect of excess mucus (bad breath!) by using oxygenating oral care products, such as TheraBreath, TheraBreath PLUS, AktivOxigen, PerioTherapy, and TheraBrite.

Medication and drugs MAY help prevent post nasal drip, but at what cost?

There are dozens of different over-the counter nasal decongestants and antihistamines you can use to help relieve congestion and dry up post nasal drip symptoms. Some of them are very good at what they claim but mostly they are TOO GOOD! They create an extremely dry mouth, which exacerbates bad breath. Even in cases where the dry mouth side effect is minimal, when you stop taking that medication the problem comes back, and almost always with a vengeance! This is because in some cases, your body will actually develop a resistance to any antihistamines or nasal decongestants, especially nasal sprays. You must be careful, because many sprays are habit forming - but NOT TheraBreath formulas!

Suffice it to say, using over-the-counter nasal decongestants and antihistamines should NOT be an option that you pursue. Instead, I suggest using a nasal-irrigator such as the HydroPulse to flush your sinuses free from post nasal drip mucus.

Nasal irrigation is probably the most effective method of eliminating post nasal drip and helping to control sinus infections. The HydroPulse Sinus Irrigator is an FDA registered device supported by over 37 published medical reports. The unique pulsatile irrigation of the HydroPulse helps to restore ciliary function and relieve post nasal drip. A short period of regular use can stimulate the cilia, which are the tiny hair-like fibers in the nasal sinus passages, to restore their natural protective "sweeping & cleansing" action. When you feel a sinus condition come on, or feel that you have persistent post nasal drip and excess mucus, consistent daily use for 10 days should result in a clearing of the condition. For best results, I recommend a combination of this easy-to-use home instrument with an oxygenating solution such as AktivOxigen serum.

Tips on how to stop bad breath associated with post nasal drip:

For people who don't really have sinus problems, just "off and on" or seasonal post nasal drip, then an alternative (and better) solution might be to minimize the amount of excess mucus in the back of the throat and more importantly to make sure you neutralize the odor caused by this excess mucus.

There are three key formulas that most of my patients find extremely effective at neutralizing the odor caused by post nasal drip:

1. Nasal Sinus Drops - which are highly effective at cleaning the sinuses (a very hard to reach area) of the volatile sulfur compounds that cause bad breath.

2. AktivOxigen Tablets - which can be added to an unflavored oral rinse that you can actually swallow. The solution gets deeper down in the throat than just regular rinsing, and will actually help break down post nasal drip congestion and excess mucus in the throat.

3. Extinguisher Spray - an extremely popular nozzle applicator spray that is very efficient in reaching the back of the throat and tonsils. These are common problem areas for people who suffer from post nasal drip and excess mucus in the throat.

I've been here for the last 10 years to help patients prevent bad breath, sinus congestion, and lousy tastes, and I'll be here for many more years to come.

Dr. Harold Katz, founder of the California Breath Clinics, is a worldwide expert on the topics of bad breath.. To receive your FREE copy of his easy-to-read "Bad Breath Bible" visit: www.therabreath.com/web/art/pnd.asp.