THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE BAD BREATH

What’s even more humiliating and socially unacceptable than the remains of a spinach salad speckled across a toothy grin? Yes, it’s bad breath.
Halitosis. A foul odor emanating from the mouth. It’s not a medical emergency, of course, but some 25 to 30 percent of the world’s population suffer with this distressing problem.
The origins of bad breath are not mysterious: dental cavities, gum disease, poor oral hygiene, coated tongue (a white or yellow coating on the tongue, usually due to inflammation) are among the most common. Hundreds of bacteria live in our mouths and some of them—on the tongue or below the gum-line or in pockets created by gum disease between gums and teeth, for example—create sulfurous smells. Other causes may include malnutrition (fat breakdown gives your breath a fruity odor), uncontrolled diabetes, and dry mouth (saliva has an antimicrobial effect). Infections such as sore throat or sinusitis, or intestinal disorders, such as heartburn, ulcers, and lactose intolerance, also result in bad breath.
Bad breath can be intermittent as well. Food and drink, such as garlic, onions, coffee, and alcohol, can temporarily cause bad breath. Smokers also suffer from it. Whatever the cause, treatment involves correcting the underlying disorder—and/or perhaps trying a few easy solutions
  lets talk about the causes and give some solution to this issue

Dry Mouth

• Bad breath can also be caused by decreased flow of saliva, which is a vital part of the digestive process and removes odor-causing particles in the mouth. Also called xerostomia, dry mouth may be caused by medications, breathing through the mouth, or salivary gland problems.

• Medical Disorders

  The following medical disorders may cause bad breath:
• Gum or periodontal infection
• Throat infection (pharyngitis or tonsillitis)
• Local infection in the respiratory tract
• Chronic sinusitis and/or postnasal drip
• Chronic bronchitis
• Diabetes
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Liver or kidney disease
• Sjögren's syndrome (causes xerostomia)
• Lactose intolerance

• Morning Breath

  Overnight, bacteria accumulate in the mouth, which can cause bad breath, commonly referred to as "morning breath." Some people breathe through their mouths at night, which can cause dry mouth and worsen morning breath.   

   Someone might ask what is the early symtoms to tell if you have bad breath, well we will discuss about it here 

1.Bad Breath In The MorningsYou’ve noticed that you have bad breath in the mornings. Many people do, in face, probably most do so you don't need to feel bad about that. A simple brushing of teeth and a gargle of some nice minty mouthwash will usually clear things up pretty quickly.
2. Bad Breath Between Meal Times
Getting bad breath a few hours after eating can mean that you didn’t brush your teeth or that you’ve been sipping on some sweetened beverage. Your mouth could have dried out and now the food or sugar left over on the back of the tongue is starting to come alive, feeding all kinds of funky bacteria. Washing it all down with water and continuing to keep the mouth moist will prevent this. Brushing the teeth after eating will be a definite plus.
3. Bad Breath After Eating Garlic
Eating garlic or any other food that has a potent odor of its own is guaranteed to give you bad breath. This is something you must plan on and would probably be wise to stay away from foods like that when you know you will need to have a nice breath, or you will be somewhere on planet Earth where there are other people. In an emergency all you need to do is brush your teeth, gargle some mouthwash and pop a gun im the mouth. This will cut the kick out of the odor and give you a chance to excuse your self without making anyone pass out.
4. I Smell it But Others Say It’s Not There
Situations like this will happen to the best of us. Worrying about bad breath when it really is not there is a psychological thing and needs to be dealt with on the psychological level. If your peeps are telling you that your breath smells fine but you continue to smell some funk, it is probably just in your head. Trust your friends and just believe.
5. Bad Breath Even After Brushing Teeth
There are people with serious conditions that really need to be concerned about and probably have a dentist or a doctor take a look at. When you have bad breath all the time and nothing you do seems to really get rid of it, there may be some more serious issues that need to be dealt with.
A lot of people will have bad breath and will start worrying about it going to the dentist and seeing specialists when all they need to do is form some good habits and start taking care of their oral hygiene a little better. Majority of people with bad breath will not need medical attention but only their own.


HOW TO MANAGE BAD BREATH
The key to keeping your digestive health at optimal condition is to consume only the healthiest of foods. My comprehensive nutrition plan contains step-by-step ways to promote your diet. But generally speaking, your meals should comprise:¹⁸

• Unprocessed whole foods
• Only raw or lightly cooked meals – Try to eat at least one-third of your food raw
• Organic pastured meats and dairy products
• Foods that come from high-quality, organic sources
• Vegetable carbohydrates (with the exception of potatoes)
• Healthy fats, such as coconut oil, avocados and raw nuts and seeds

Along with eating a balanced diet, reseeding your gut flora should be an ongoing process, as it is likely that you are exposed to toxic elements every single day. I recommend you optimize your gut bacteria by:

• Eating more fermented foods – What I speak of are the traditionally made, unpasteurized versions of fermented foods and not the supermarket-bought ones, which are often loaded with preservatives and other artificial ingredients.
Ideal choices include fermented organic milk (such as kefir and yogurt), fermented vegetables (including cabbage, turnips, eggplants, carrots), and fermented soy like natto. These cultured sources can supply your gut with billions of beneficial bacteria that support your immune system as well as aid in your body's detoxification.¹⁹
Fermented foods can also promote healthy bioflora in your mouth and get rid of Streptococcus mutans. It is ideal to consume cultured foods that are high in Lactobacillus strains and bacteria that possess high concentrations of lactic acid.²⁰
While fermented products can be found in health food stores and Asian markets, it is more economical to make them at home.

• Taking a probiotic supplement – I believe that taking supplements should only be done to support or compensate for a nutritionally deficient diet, as you can mainly get the nutrients your body needs from the food you eat. Probiotic supplements are a great option if you don't consume raw organic vegetables on a daily basis.
Probiotics should also be taken if you're taking certain medications, especially antibiotics. This will help reseed the beneficial organisms that are killed by them.

Brush Your Way to Optimal Oral Hygiene

Brushing and flossing are indeed effective ways to promote a healthy bacteria environment in your mouth, thereby preventing bad breath. However, I urge you to avoid toothpaste that contains fluoride. Rather than prevent cavities and other dental problems, fluoride is actually associated with poor oral health and a number of detrimental health risks.²¹
Take note that tooth decay is driven by the symbiotic relationship between bacteria and acidity, which is responsible for a pathogenic environment in your mouth. Lowering the pH of your mouth will trigger loss of calcium in your teeth. Deficiency in calcium yields to low teeth porosity, which will allow plaque to become pathogenic and destroy your teeth.
Once microbes penetrate your teeth's enamel, they release enzymes that break down the collagen of your tooth's inner structure. This also leads to cavities.²²
In order to neutralize the acidity of your mouth, brush your teeth with baking soda at night. You may even use it as a mouth rinse by dissolving a little in water. Here are some instructions on how to use baking soda effectively at night:²³

• When brushing: Wet your toothbrush and dip it into the baking soda. After brushing, your teeth should feel smooth.
• When rinsing: Add about a teaspoon of baking soda in a small glass of water. Swish it around in your mouth and spit out.
• When flossing: Dissolve a small amount of baking soda in water and fill your irrigation instrument. If you're using a WaterPik, make sure it doesn't dry up because it will cause buildup that renders the instrument useless. Always keep water in your irrigation tool and store it upside-down in a glass of baking soda and water. The presence of baking soda will help stop the proliferation of pathogens. Drain it all out and rinse thoroughly with water once every week.

In the morning, I recommend you use toothpaste that contains calcium and phosphate salts, or hydroxyapatite, which can restore minerals to your teeth.
The key to treating and preventing chronic bad breath is to determine its root cause and address it head on. Optimizing your gut flora will also go a long way in preventing halitosis, as it strengthens your immune system and balances the population of bacteria in your gut.
Also, work on upholding optimal oral health practices to prevent plaque buildup and odor-producing microbes from proliferating in your mouth.

I hope this helps, just try to leave a comment if you have any question.