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A mint company has recently carried out research with a substance from the bark of the magnolia tree. They put this substance into a mint and found that it was very efficient in killing off the bacteria that causes bad breath - so efficient in fact that it killed off 60% of the bacteria. They compared this to a normal mint which was found to kill of only 4%. Do not worry if you suffer from bad breath! You are not alone as most of the population seem to suffer from this problem and yet it is rarely talked about, rather shoved under the carpet or tongue! It is a major social and psychological problem . Babies, cats and dogs suffer from it too so you are not alone ! How do you know you have it ? The easiest way to determine if one has bad breath is to ask someone who is trustworthy or simply ask your doctor or dentist. Another, more private, method of determining if one has bad breath is to lick one's wrist, wait until it dries, then smell the area. Scraping the rear area of the tongue with a plastic spoon, then smelling the spoon, is another method one can use to assess bad breath. What causes bad breath? The bacteria which will live in the oral cavity called the mouth, will create rather unpleasant gases and these will live quite happily on the teeth, gums and especially the tongue (where up to 90% of the bacteria take up residence!) Cigarette smokers are at major risk but also people who have to put up with passive smoking. Foods which are fatty and spicy are also major culprits. Garlic and onions have not exactly been known to create sweet smelling breath. A short term solution here is a sprig of parsley to chew plus a good brushing , maybe followed by a mouthwash. Occasionally, a person may develop delusional or obsessive behaviour regarding breath odour problems, and mental health counselling may be appropriate. Finally, many medical conditions can contribute to bad breath, including periodontal disease, xerostomia (dry mouth), respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis or bronchitis, postnasal drip, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and liver or kidney disease. Most mouthwashes only disguise bad breath for a short time. Oil-containing mouthwashes are now gaining popularity as a home-based cure for bad breath.Most cases of bad breath are the results of bad oral hygiene- that means a build up in bacteria and that will cause your breath to become offensive and unpleasant. Some mouthwashes containing zince have been found to be effective. Then there are a whole range of mouthwashes containing antibacterial agents such as cetylpyridinium chloride, zinc gluconate, essential oils and cholride dioxide. Diet with fresh fruits (apples and citrus) together with celery help to keep a healthy mouth together with plenty of water to stave off a dry mouth. . Possible homeopathic remedies that may be useful for bad breath include Nux vomica and Kali phosphoricum. The most effective treatment of bad breath is to treat the cause. If bad breath is a continuing problem or there are other symptoms, such as bleeding gums, a doctor or dentist should be consulted. A medication change may be warranted if a prescription drug is contributing to bad breath. Most bad breath can be treated successfully with good oral hygiene or medical care. . While we are waiting for this new wonderful magnolia bark mint to solve bad breath problems we may have to look for other more immediate solutions. Apart from oral hygiene and other short term measures, you may want to look at the site below which will explain all about bad breath and offer a lasting solution.
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