We American are very concerned about how others see us. Having a bad breath problen is a big negative to people image. That is why we spend many million of dollars each year on breath improving products. Here in Encino it is a major issue. Let me give you some insights on the subject. Billions of bacteria live in the mouth. The mouth is warm and moist and these bacteria are the most common cause of bad breath. Morning bad breath is from the reduced flow of saliva during sleep and the loss of its cleaning action. Other less common causes include decay, gum disease, poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, smelly foods, mouth infections and resperatory tract infections. There are also several medications and illnesses that can cause bad breath.
Remedies include brushing, flossing, tongue cleaning, mouthwashes, sugar -free gum and mints, and raw carrots or celery.
The best start at eliminating as many of the causes mentioned. Next is to visit your dentist. If all is well with you mouth, then a visit to your physician is in order.
Here is my tip of the day. I use Listerine blue. Best regards, AM
