Bad Breath Treatment Information: Treating Chronic Halitosis

There are many reasons a person may develop the condition chronic halitosis, and if you have it you have decided to look for bad breath treatment information. We can help. Effective treatment begins with a proper diagnosis. Halitosis is commonly caused by a dental condition.

Dental conditions that may cause halitosis include: dental decay, periodontal (gum) disease, oral infections or abscesses, oral cancer, xerostomia (dry mouth condition), proliferation of volatile sulfur compounds and anaerobic bacteria.

An excess of oral bacteria and the resulting volatile sulfur compounds is often the cause of halitosis. You can cure this condition at home through an oral hygiene program.

1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces of your teeth. This does not mean brushing your teeth harder. Use an electric toothbrush that has timer. The electric toothbrush will do the work for you, making sure that you do not brush your teeth or gums too aggressively. Carry a disposable toothbrush, sugar-free mints, or sugar-free gum with you for use throughout the day.


2. Thoroughly clean the spaces between your teeth. Use dental floss, a flossing device, an oral irrigator, or a proxa-brush to carefully clean the spaces between your teeth.


3. Thoroughly clean your tongue. Use a professional tongue scraper and an antibacterial tongue cleanser.


4. Rinse your mouth Use an alcohol-free mouth rinse. Alcohol dries the mouth, which can actually lead to bad breath.

Bacteria, plaque, and debris can accumulate in deep pockets of your tongue, contributing to bad breath (chronic halitosis). Read how tongue deplaquing can be a bad breath remedy.

The posterior portion of the tongue (the part closest to your throat) often harbors the bacteria that causes bad breath. Proper cleaning or deplaquing of this part of the tongue may be the single most beneficial treatment for halitosis a person can begin.

The purpose of tongue deplaquing is to remove any bacteria and debris that may be accumulating on the tongue. A tongue scraper used in conjunction with an antibacterial tongue cleanser will remove offending bacteria and neutralize volatile sulfur compounds.

1. Spray a small amount of antibacterial tongue cleanser, such as Breath Rx Tongue Spray, onto the center of your tongue.


2. Position a professional tongue scraper at the furthest posterior portion of the tongue that is comfortable for you. (Initially you may experience the natural reaction to gag. With time, this reflex should decrease.) Gently pull the tongue scraper across the surface of your tongue and out of your mouth. Rinse the scraper and repeat.