Bad breath
cure
Is Bad Breath
Curable or Only Preventable?
A common question people ask is whether bad breath is
curable and/or preventable. Some people believe that bad breath
is only preventable by changing their oral hygiene habits.
Others believe that bad breath can be cured from returning.
Both groups are right, and both groups are wrong…
Is it a matter of language?
What is the secret to bad breath cure?
Why is it so difficult to obtain bad breath cure?
The words "cure" and "prevent" are commonly interchanged
when describing bad breath remedies; however, the premise
remains the same. Bad breath is both curable and preventable.
People’s interpretations of language vary, and some people
consider the words similar; others consider them drastically
different. Regardless of your perception of either word, this
is not a lesson about language and semantics. Allow me to
explain…
Curing and preventing bad breath...
Treating bad breath requires eliminating your current
problem and preventing it from returning. As you learned in the
"Myths about bad breath" article, there is not a one-time cure
for bad breath; it is a matter of changing your oral hygiene
habits and using the correct oral hygiene products.
Bad breath is curable, because once you adopt an effective
bad breath prevention regimen, your bad breath problem will
disappear. Bad breath is also preventable, because your bad
breath problem will not return if you continue applying your
regimen.
Who is susceptible to bad breath?
Some bad breath sufferers assume that they are more
susceptible to bad breath than other people. They feel so
helpless, that they convince themselves that their problem is
incurable.
Honestly, most people are equally susceptible to bad breath.
Everyone has bacteria in their mouth that produce bad
breath.
While certain physical characteristics can complicate bad
breath (such as the texture of your tongue), bad breath is not
hereditary, incurable or unpreventable for any person. True
halitosis exists when a person produces a foul odor from their
oral or nasal regions.
Halitosis sufferers seem unable to eliminate the smell
–
even by using normal oral hygiene techniques, recommended by
their dentists. The occasional "morning breath" most people
experience is not really true halitosis, but it can be just as
disastrous and it should be treated similarly. If you suffer
from bad breath, you know how much it negatively impacts your
life. It may make you feel too embarrassed to socially interact
or even mention your problem to your physician or doctor.
You can dress perfectly for an important interview or
upcoming occasion. Maybe you select a special outfit and/or
gift - or you just plan something special for the occasion. You
take a shower and follow your typical routine – including
brushing your teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash.
Maybe you carry breath mints, just as a precaution, to take
just before such an occasion - but what if it is a surprise?
What if your boss calls you into his or her office
unexpectedly?
What if… unfortunately… you are not even
slightly aware of
your problem? This situation can ruin any impression you are
trying to cast, or special event you are trying to share!
A person can attend an interview or meeting dressed to kill,
or a formal dinner dressed like a model; however, if this
offensive smell permeates the air… it takes over!
Remember, you can cure and
prevent
bad breath!
