Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath

Q. How can I tell if I have bad breath?

A. Bad breath can often be difficult to detect. Your olfactory senses often play tricks on you by blocking out smells that emanate from your mouth, including occasional bad breath and more serious halitosis. One of the best ways to get a true assessment of your breath is to ask a spouse, loved one or close friend. There should be no stigma associated with your desire for fresh breath. Most people, when asked, are happy to help identify a problem and direct a bad breath sufferer to fresher breath. If your source indicates you may have a problem, it may be time to adjust your oral care regimen and introduce BreathRx to manage your fresh breath concerns.


Q. What should I do if I have bad breath?

A. If you think have a problem with your breath, consulting a dental professional is a great first step in the treatment and prevention of oral malodor. When you make an appointment to see your dentist or hygienist, it is a good to explain in advance that you will be asking for advice about improving your breath and solving a potential malodor problem. You may be advised not to eat, smoke, chew gum or take mints or engage in other activities that may make the detection of a potential problem more difficult for your dental professional. Also, reevaluate your oral care products. Are they designed to address bad breath?


Q. Where does bad breath odor come from?

A. Contrary to what many people believe, bad breath generally comes from the mouth and tongue, not the digestive tract, or even less likely, from unhealthy teeth and gums. The tongue commonly collects bacteria which, when left unattended, releases volatile sulfur compounds referred to by dental professionals as VSCs. If the tongue is determined as the source of your bad breath, your dental professional can recommend a multi-step system designed to clean and maintain it, such as the BreathRx Fresh Breath System. Tongue scraping (as with the BreathRx gentle tongue scraper) can reduce odor-causing debris by up to 50% in just one scrape.


Q. Can gum disease or other oral conditions cause bad breath?

A. In some cases, gum disease may be the cause of bad breath. Your dental professional can evaluate the health of your teeth and gums and suggest various forms of treatment. Simple steps to increase tooth and gum health include seeing your dental professional regularly. Between appointments, regular brushing and flossing and an oral care regimen that includes the use of a Fluoride toothpaste with tartar control and a soft bristled toothbrush will greatly increase your oral health care success. All BreathRx products are designed to fight bad breath and promote overall oral health.


Q. Is bad breath treatable?

A. The best news about bad breath is that in most cases it is treatable. The first step to treating it is detection. Many people who have bad breath are not aware of their condition. Once identified, bad breath can be treated by your dental professional, or with the BreathRx Fresh Breath System.


Q. What type of treatment is available?

A. In most cases, recommendations for treatment will involve the enhancement of your oral care routine. This may include necessary hygiene visits, a change in hygiene products to those specifically designed to treat bad breath and the addition of tongue scraping to your normal hygiene routine. Additionally, brushing and rinsing with alcohol and sugar free products like the BreathRx Fresh Breath System product line can help to guarantee long-term fresh, healthy breath.

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