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?
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!
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