Halitosis Medications That May Help Solve Bad Breath
Anyone that has ever found themselves in the unfortunate position of having bad breath may well have asked their doctor or dentist for halitosis medication. Unfortunately there is not really one ‘cure all’ that will solve every case of this all too embarrassing problem.
There are some substances however that have shown positive results when it comes to reducing the anaerobic bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath. This article examines two of these substances that are commonly used in products pitched as medication for halitosis.
The first substance is called Chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial agent that can help reduce the smell of bad breath as it destroys the bacteria that often cause it. Chlorhexidine is used in many oral care health products as well as products for skin care.
When buying a mouthwash to fight bad breath it is better to look for one that contains an antibacterial agent like Chlorhexidine rather than alcohol as this would only dry the mouth out and create a worse problem.
Chlorine dioxide is another substances used as a halitosis medication. It has been claimed that the use of a chlorine dioxide mouthwash following tongue scraping eliminated halitosis for 99% of over 600 people involved in a trial by Periodontist, Dr. Jon L. Ricter.
Chlorine dioxide is an oxidising agent used in the water purification process but can also help reduce halitosis by oxidising the mouth and making it a much less welcoming place for the uninvited anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath.
One final note before you buy any halitosis medication online or anywhere else. Please do not consider this article as medical advice. Be sure to consult with your doctor or dentist before using any medication for halitosis or anything else for that matter. These professionals can help you by offering advice specific to your exact situation and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
How far back on your tounge do I brush to help eliminate bad breath?
So I have bad breath and I’m trying to work on it. I brush twice a day and use mouthwash twice a day and I still have very bad breath!!!! Help? I know brushing your tounge can help and I think I need to brush farther back, but I can’t because anymore and I’ll touch my uvula. Is that too far back? Can anyone help with bad breath in general?-
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I would also check with your dentist to see if your gums have any infection going on. The bacteria that cause that disease smell very bad. If you have tartar under the gums that you can’t see, you can brush all day long, floss tongue scrape, swish w listerine and that smell will not go away! You have to have that tartar physically removed by a professional. Also, if you have a tooth that is decayed, that can smell bad. Huge tonsils with pits can also create a sulfuric smell. The best toothpaste and rinse I have found for breath is Crest Pro Health. Breath RX also has an amazing tongue scraper and it can be washed in the dishwasher.Also, sweet-smelling fruity acetone breath could be a sign of diabetes.
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How can i get rid of bad breath?
I brush my teeth and i floss after i eat and i definitely dont have any rotton teeth. Yet i still think i have bad breath. My mom says that eating lots of fruit and veggies can also help eliminate bad breath, and to gargle with peroxide. Any other tips??-
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Get a tongue scaper! THAT is where the smelly germs like to reside! All those people who suggest mouth rinses have never been on the receiving side of someone’s affection who nearly DRANK that crap to fight off the nasty breath due to a condition that forced this person to be a mouth-breather!The smell of Listerine, for example, is not too much more appealing than the stank it is meant to treat! *laughter*
Keep flossing, however. THAT is the BEST thing that you can do to maintain periodontal health.
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How can i tell if i have bad breath?
I really need to kno if i have bad breath but im not sure because i brush my teeth 3 times a day, and i floss. I tried doing the licking the back of your hand thing but i dont smell anything, but sometimes when i talk i kinda taste something weird in my mouth and i sometimes can smell it but im not sure if this is bad breath. Also does having a dry mouth mean you have bad breath? What can i do to make sure i have bad breath or not? Please help because im really paranoid with this whole thing.
and last night at a club a girl offered me gum, and im no sure if that meant that i do have bad breath-
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Put your hand out in front of your face. relese air from your mouth in a yawning grasp. Befroe the air escapes quickly get a whiff of it. If its seems okay to you then so will other people think well of your breath. But if it smells then other peole won’t like the smell either unless you have a certain prefrence of smell you like.
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What can I do to stop bad morning breath?
I have horrible bad breath in the morning and it continues through the day. I don’t usually eat in the morning but I brush my teeth AND my tounge hard and with lots of toothpaste but it comes back 2 or 3 hours later. Help?-
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You may have post nasal drip that adds to the bacteria already in your mouth. While you are sleeping your mouth is dry and the bacteria thrive which is why you wake up with bad morning breath. Commercial toothpaste and mouthwash actually make your breath worse too. Read this free e-book which explains in detail the causes of bad breath and how to get rid of it for good. You won’t wake up with morning breath at all.
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QUESTION:
What can help a dog with really bad breath?
my dog has really bad breath, but wont eat any type of denta bone or teeth cleaner, any other suggestions?
he is 12 years old, and my parents wont pay for a teeth cleaning at the vets unfourtunatly-
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Add fresh parsley to her/his food. It’s great for freshening breath and very easy to grow at home, so no need to keep going to the shop for it.
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