Halitosis is simply a medical term for a condition we all know as bad breath. In recent years, several revolutionary treatment options have been devel...
Halitosis is simply a medical term for a condition we all know as bad breath. In recent years,
several revolutionary treatment options have been developed to treat this condition and to help individuals improve not only their health but their social lives as well.
Halitosis can be a very influential factor in an person's life. If you're single, it can make dating very difficult. If you're job-hunting, it can dissuade prospective employers from hiring you. It can even make some of your friends begin to move away if you don’t do something to remedy the situation quickly. To prevent these things from happening, you can try looking at the new treatment options that have recently been developed for halitosis.
Bad breath is not as easily treated as many mouthwash and gum advertisements claim. Instead, you need to make changes in your oral hygiene practices. In addition, while many of these modern dental products such as special toothpastes and oral solutions do work, you need to use them continuously for several weeks before results can actually be seen.
However, these over-the-counter treatments will not suffice for people who have more serious cases of halitosis. Although they might give temporary relief from bad breath, more intensive treatment methods might be required in order to get rid of the problem for good.
Natural remedies seem to be the current trend in medical treatments of all types. Due to this, herbal medications are now the most popular revolutionary treatment options for halitosis. Another popular modern treatment for halitosis is the very handy breath strip. These thin strips look like tiny bits of paper, usually 2 to 3 centimeters long. You are supposed to place it on the middle of your tongue and press it against the roof of the mouth. The heat and moisture in the mouth will melt the strip and a very refreshing sensation will spread from your mouth down to your food passage. These breath strips have actually been introduced more than 5 years ago but haven’t been used widely until lately.
Breath strips have a minty flavor that is similar to that of many mouthwashes, toothpastes and other breath fresheners. The difference with this product is that its effect encompasses a wider area and it provides longer-lasting freshness of breath. Despite the seemingly higher potency, breath strips are actually very mild. In fact, they're so safe that you can even use them on a daily basis. Some people find the flavor too strong however, in which case they just use half of the strip each time.
Other revolutionary products for the treatment of halitosis can be found on the internet. With a simple search on Google, you will be able to find everything from traditional breath fresheners to the most advanced oral medications that can eliminate bacteria in the mouth. One excellent website to go to for your dental needs is the Center for Breath Treatment. The products advertised here are very effective and sold by reliable vendors who can easily be contacted through email or telephone.
Purchasing online is definitely attractive for people with halitosis because it's convenient and allows them to be anonymous. However, there are hundreds of unscrupulous merchants online that are great in advertising and marketing but actually sell products of inferior quality. For this reason, you should take extra care in choosing your products. Also, before you go online, it is good if you can get a recommendation from your dentist so that you have an idea of which brands are the most reliable.
Another current trend in the treatment of halitosis is the creation of your own improvised mouthwash. To do this, simply combine one part hydrogen peroxide to 4 parts water. This solution is very effective as a means to treat halitosis, but if used too frequently, it can lead to hairy tongue syndrome. If you prefer to stick with commercial mouthwashes, make sure that you choose one that is alcohol-free as these have a tendency to dry up the inside of your mouth, making it very attractive to bad breath-causing bacteria. Modern mouthwashes today contain additional ingredients that can give you even fresher breath that lasts much longer. Such chemicals are chlorine dioxide, chlorhexidine and zinc gluconate.
If you want to go along with the current trend of herbal medications for the treatment of halitosis, again, you can simply perform a search on the web and hundreds of matches will be presented to you. You have to be careful in using these natural remedies. Although many people attest to their efficacy, most of them haven’t been scientifically tested. Also, you should make sure that you consult with your oral hygienist before self-medicating with these herbal substitutes.
