General Health Information

Be careful to avoid halitosis remedies made with chemicals like
alcohol. Although alcohol is a very effective antibacterial agent and
will effectively eliminate the microorganisms causing the infection and
bad breath problem-it is also likely that it will cause dehydration,
dry mouth, and even bigger issues in the future. Saliva naturally
prevents bad breath and gum disease
because it helps control the bacteria in your mouth. Any bad breath
remedy that causes dry mouth is actually making things worse-not better.

These gram negative anaerobic bacteria found in your mouth do not like
well-oxygenated environments which is why they are found behind layers
of plaque and tartar. Human saliva is rich in oxygen and will help
control the bad breath and bacteria naturally and will help remove the
food particles and VSC’s each and every time we swallow. Unfortunately,
when we treat bad breath with remedies made from alcohol and other
inorganic ingredients, they may cause dehydration, dry mouth, and a
lowered salivation rate which leaves us vulnerable to bad breath, gum disease, and other oral health issues.

However, when we fail to practice good oral hygiene, the anaerobic
bacteria population tends to grow faster than normal. Plaque is formed
by anaerobic bacteria and we awaken to this thin layer on our teeth and
soft tissue each and every morning. You can remove the plaque with
simple brushing, flossing, and the use of an antibacterial agent.
However, if you do not remove the plaque, it will harden and become
tartar. If tartar is present, then so too is bad breath and gum disease.