Bad Breath Cure

The International Conference on Breath Odor Research was held this week in Chicago. The attendees ranged from dentists, chemists and microbiologists to psychologists and even flavor researchers.

The conference included studies on the most effective natural flavors for treating bad breath — cinnamon is a good choice — to the development of an artificial nose for sniffing out oral malodor and links between exhaled air and disease.

For most, bad breath occurs when bacteria in the mouth breaks down proteins, producing volatile sulfur compounds that make for foul-smelling breath

Dry mouth, tooth decay, certain prescription drugs, sinus problems, even diseases like diabetes can cause bad breath.

Most bad breath originates in the mouth, and about 90 percent of the smell comes from the tongue.The first step to curing bad breath is good oral hygiene. Regular brushing and flossing, a tongue scraper to remove bacteria from the back of the tongue, and a final rinse with antibacterial, non-alcoholic mouthwash.

But for 4 to 17 percent of the people who seek treatment for breath odor are convinced they have bad breath — even though they do not.It is a condition known as halitophobia, or the fear of bad breath, and it can interfere with daily life.To find out more visit http://www.badbreathcure.co.uk/

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