What is the treatment for halitosis?
A visit to the dentist at least every six months, for “preventive maintenance” and cleaning, is vital. Brushing, flossing, and using a tongue scraper after each meal eliminate a lot of the foul-smelling VSCs. Tongue scraping is a MUST. Chewing sugarless gum helps hydrate the mouth, but it is not the solution. Toothpicks are bad for our gums and teeth. Using an effective mouthwash is very important. Today, there are 3 or 4 truly proven-effective “anti-VSC” mouth rinses, sprays, and toothpastes. These do not contain alcohol or zinc. Using them three times or more a day kills the harmful anaerobic bacteria that irritate the gums and teeth besides causing halitosis. Unlike the common mouthwashes that mask or cover up the bad breath temporarily or not at all, these “anti-VSC” mouth rinses neutralize the effects of the odor-causing Volatile Sulfur Compounds and, thus, eliminate halitosis, almost instantly, after gurgling for a minute or two. These “new” mouthwashes are, indeed, one of the wo
