Bad Breath Eraser

If you’re finding that people are less and less willing to spend time being close to you, consider this: bad breath affects almost everyone at one time or another, and you usually can’t tell if you have it by yourself. Could halitosis be the reason for your relationship doldrums? Let’s take a close look at some the causes and cures of this widespread health issue.

If you constantly feel like you have snot, mucous or phlegm dripping down from the back of your nose combined with a pretty bad case of rotten breath, you may well be suffering from a condition known as Post Nasal Drip.

Post Nasal Drip occurs when excess mucous is produced by your sinuses and accumulates at the back of your nose or throat.

The exact causes of Post Nasal Drip vary from person to person and include allergies, certain medications, colds and flu, pregnancy and other hormonal changes, smoking, rhinitis (i.e. inflammation of the nose or its mucous membrane) and sinusitis (i.e. inflammation of the sinuses).

If you suffer from bad breath, one of the first products you may reach for in an attempt to get rid of the rotten smell coming from your mouth is mouthwash.

Nowadays, there are loads of different brands of mouthwash on the market, each promising to help your halitosis.

But - do they really work or are bad breath mouthrinses a rip off?

This article looks at this very question, and explains why your hard-earned cash may just be better spent elsewhere…

Why Some Dental Experts Believe Bad Breath Mouthrinses Can Actually Make Your Mouth Smell Even Worse

What is bad breath/halitosis?

Just what it sounds like: a common and often embarrassing oral-health issue, stemming from a variety of causes, and which in some cases may be an indication of some other physical disorder.

What causes it?

Everybody has suffered from bad breath at some time or another — usually from someone else’s.

Often, individuals afflicted with bad breath are not even aware of the problem. Causes leading to the development of the condition include: poor dental hygiene, tooth decay, periodontal disease, xerostomia (also known as dry mouth), consumption of strong-smelling foods such as garlic, and use of tobacco products. In addition, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, improper cleaning of dentures, and certain vitamin deficiencies can also foul the breath.