• Gum Disease
• Swollen Gums
• Bad Breath
• Receding Gums
• Periodontal Disease
• Canker Sore
• Gingivitis
• Bleeding Gums
• Dry Mouth
• Periodontitis
• Tonsil Stones
• Oral Thrush
• Braces Pain
• Cheek Bites
• Denture Pain
• Gum Boils
• Gum Infection
• Gum Sores
• Loose Teeth
• Mouth Sores
• Pyorrhea
• Red Gums
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• Sore Gums
• Tooth Abscess
• Toothache
• Trench Mouth

Dangers of bad breath

The obvious negatives about bad breath other than the recurring foul taste you may have in your mouth are the effects it can have on your personal and professional life. It can cause social anxiety, and prevent you from feeling as confident as you normally might. There are other dangers associated with bad breath, as the bacteria that cause it can also cause gum disease. In a strange way, you can actually look at bad breath as a good thing, as it can be a warning sign that notifies you to get your oral health in check before anything worse can happen.

What causes bad breath?

In the vast majority of cases, bad breath is caused by the decay of food particles that are not removed from the mouth by brushing and flossing. Oral bacteria use these particles as food, and they produce waste that in many instances are compounds of sulfur. This is what produces the foul odor. In some cases, it can be caused by issues in the stomach and digestive system. If your bad breath is chronic, you may need to seek help from your dentist to properly diagnose the origin of the problem.

In some cases, the very products you use for your oral care can work against you and cause bad breath. This is exactly the opposite of what you might think, but chemical additives in toothpaste like sodium lauryl sulfate, and alcohol in mouthwash are both drying agents. When the mouth is dry, it becomes a breeding ground for harmful types of bacteria that can produce more sulfuric compounds and cause or worsen bad breath

Cost of bad breath

If you try to treat bad breath odor itself and not the underlying cause, it will certainly end up being more expensive in the long run. You could spend your entire life's savings on an endless supply of mints and gum and still be no better off than when you started. Consider also the cost you may have to pay both socially and professionally for embarrassing bad breath. You may pay more on the front end for a real solution, but it will pay you back dividends in the future.

How to Treat and Prevent Bad Breath - in 4 Simple Steps

Now that you know the cause of bad breath (the overgrowth of bad bacteria in the mouth due to remaining food particles), here's the solution to treating and preventing bad breath:

The 4 Step Oral Hygiene Program

	Brush twice a day in the morning and evening using 2-5 drops of a botanical toothpaste on a toothbrush and brush normally.
	Floss every evening before brushing - more frequently as needed. Get any food particles out from between teeth.
	Use a botanical mouthwash twice a day: morning and evening. Just put 2-5 drops into an ounce of water, swish and gargle. This is important to kill the bacteria in the entire mouth including the back of the tongue.
	Mid-morning, mid-afternoon and as needed: put 2-5 drops of natural botanicals on the tip of the tongue to coat the gum line and teeth to kill bacteria and keep breath fresh.

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What to do about it, Starting Today

For most people who suffer from bad breath, eliminating the bacteria that produce the odor is the answer. While some oral care products do this, they also leave chemical residues that can contribute to further bacterial grown. This means that they can sometimes actually cause bad breath inadvertently. The best thing to do is to combine the 4 Steps above with a 100% pure and natural oral care product, which will empower your mouth to rid itself of bad breath, once and for all.