Do You Have Chronic Bad Breath?

Chronic bad breath is something we can have without being aware of it. The fact is that we are unable smell our own breath, so we wouldn't know unless another person told us. Unlike our own body odor, which we can often smell on ourselves, it is rare that we can smell your own offensive breath.

This is not a usual situation. Everyone knows about your problem, but you can't talk to them about it. You can't bring yourself to ask them "Is my breath smelly?" because you feel no one would want to help you.

However, in the event that you have been told that you have this embarrassing problem, what can you do about it?

Chronic bad breath is a condition that is usually been treated orally. Once you are aware of the problem you brush more and longer, you floss more and no doubt you use more mouthwash. You consult with your dentist and ensure that all your teeth are in good shape and that you aren't suffering from periodontal disease.

But what if, after all of that, the problem persists? Unfortunately there are people who even with the best dental care and hygiene still have an awfully offensive breath!

People in this situation usually find that the answer lies within - literally. Their halitosis is caused by the food they eat. Some foods or combinations of foods can generate offensive gases in the stomach which can then be carried by the bloodstream into the lungs and so produce an offensive breath.

The types of foods that can cause this problem vary from person to person and so it is essential, if this is the root cause of your bad breath problem, that you consult your doctor.