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What is Halitosis?

A.K.A CHRONIC BAD BREATH

IT ISN'T THE 5 MINUTES OF BAD BREATH AFTER A SPICE-HEAVY MEAL OR MORNING BREATH

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CAUSES OF HALITOSIS

1 ORAL PROBLEMS
1 ORAL PROBLEMS

80% OF THE CAUSES ARE IN THE MOUTH

  • Poor oral hygiene

  • Cavities

  • Gum problems

  • Unclean dentures

  • Salivatory gland disorders

  • Dry mouth

2 CAN'T CONTROL THE CRAVING?
2 CAN'T CONTROL THE CRAVING?

CERTAIN THINGS CONTRIBUTE TO HALITOSIS MORE THAN OTHERS

  • High-protein or low-carbohydrate diets

  • Acidic foods

  • Sweets

  • High intake of onions and garlic

  • Excessive coffee and alcohol

  • Tobacco

HOW TO FIX BAD BREATH

IF YOU'RE WONDERING
"DOES MY BREATH SMELL BAD?"
IT PROBABLY DOES

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NOW TAKE A TEST THAT WORKS

LICK THE INSIDE OF YOUR WRIST
LICK THE INSIDE OF YOUR WRIST
LET IT DRY
LET IT DRY
SMELL THE EVIDENCE
SMELL THE EVIDENCE

CAUSES OF BAD BREATH

YOUR MOUTH ISN'T WATERING
YOUR MOUTH ISN'T WATERING

DRY MOUTH IS CAUSED WHEN SALIVA PRODUCTION IS LOW

Saliva washes away food and bacteria.
Without it, food particles begin rotting
in the mouth and can also lead to cavities.
The perfect recipe for bad breath!

Causes of dry mouth:

  • Dehydration

  • Mouth breathing

  • Certain medication

  • Anxiety

  • Drugs

  • Salivary gland disorders

  • Bulimia and anorexia

  • Pregnancy

YUM ON THE PLATE YUCK ON THE BREATH
YUM ON THE PLATE YUCK ON THE BREATH

The smelling sulfur compounds in onion and garlic get absorbed in the blood stream and reappear as bad breath.

FIZZ AND FOOD ARE UP TO NO GOOD
FIZZ AND FOOD ARE UP TO NO GOOD

Sugar in soda and leftover bits of food when combined with bacteria produce acid which can lead to cavities. If left untreated, bad breath follows.

SMOKING IS INJURIOUS TO BREATH!
SMOKING IS INJURIOUS TO BREATH!

We're pretty sure you don't need to be told about smoker's breath.

HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT BAD BREATH

It's a fairly common condition, making it quite treatable.

1 RE-EVALUATE YOUR ORAL CARE ROUTINE

SCRAPE THAT TONGUE
SCRAPE THAT TONGUE

A large number of bad-breath-germs live here

FLOSS THOSE TEETH
FLOSS THOSE TEETH

To clean between the teeth.

2 DRINK LOTS OF WATER

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It prevents dry mouth and flushes out leftover food particles before they make your breath smell terrible.

BACTERIA THAT BRUSHING AND FLOSSING LEAVE BEHIND
THE 4 ESSENTIAL OILS KILL BAD-BREATH-CAUSINGBACTERIA THAT BRUSHING AND FLOSSING LEAVE BEHIND

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OF SILENCE OR SPEAK TO YOUR DENTIST
IF IT DOESN'T GET BETTER TAKE A VOWOF SILENCE OR SPEAK TO YOUR DENTIST

Don't be embarrassed to open up about the problem to your dentist. They're professionals who will most likely be able to diagnose and treat your breath issues.

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