Prevent Bad Breath by Stopping it at Source

On any given day, experts predict that 8 out of every 10 people have detectable bad breath. More than some mere nuisance, bad breath kills:

* Job Interviews
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Big Sales Meetings
* Your Chances for Success with the Opposite Sex

Simply put, bad breath is a very clear signal of poor oral hygiene and/or poor health. Maybe it was caused by the garlic you ate at lunch or perhaps gum disease is the culprit-it does not matter because you will be perceived the same regardless of cause. And the more formal your relationship, the more negatively your bad breath will be perceived.

So what is the ultimate source of bad breath? Unfortunately, its not that simple because halitosis has several potential causes, including:

* Gum Disease
* Diet
* Dehydration (Xerostoma)
* Diabetes
* Sinus Infection
* Tooth Decay

But in the vast majority of cases and more likely than all these causes combined, microscopic bacteria living in your mouth cause halitosis. They are called anaerobic bacteria because they thrive in low oxygen environments. Saliva is the best natural defense your body has against these bacteria because it is rich in oxygen. Unfortunately, dehydration robs the body of saliva.

Now are you ready for the really bad news?

Many of the most popular remedies on the market are made with alcohol and other synthesized ingredients that literally cause dehydration. So they work short term to kill the bacteria but the long-term effects of dehydration lead to even more halitosis problems for hours after initial use.

To truly prevent halitosis and save more than 200 dollars each year on ineffective "remedies" that only mask the problem or possibly make it worse-you need to do these three things:

1. Stop using harsh chemicals or products that only mask the problem
2. Use only all-natural ingredients to control anaerobic bacteria
3. Proper diet

With the right ingredients (that can be found at any grocery store), you can make your very own all-natural mouthwash to control bacteria for about $1 per bottle. Combined with proper diet, this simple yet effective bad breath prevention strategy will cure problems in 95% of the population.