Introduction
Many people have the problem of bad breath which is called halitosis. The problem of bad breath can significantly affect the quality of your personal and professional life. Chronic halitosis is the bad breath which happens continuously, which can be a sign of dental health problems in general.
What is the root cause of bad breath?
The root cause of bad breath is volatile sulphur compunds (VSCs) which are produced by some types of harmful odor causing bacteria present in your mouth. These VSCs are produced when oral bacteria feed on leftover food, dead cells and other organic substances present in your mouth. When these kinds of bacteria increase in number, the production of VSCs can go out of control, leading to prolonged bad breath. The main reason for this is poor dental hygiene, dryness in the mouth, some medical conditions and eating unhygenic and junk food.
How can probiotics help to reduce bad breath?
Probiotics can help to reduce bad breath in a number of ways which are as follows:
- The beneficial bacteria which are probiotics such as Bifidobacterium compete with the anaerobic bacteria which are responsible for producing VSCs (volatile sulphur compounds) . These probiotics outgrow the bad breath producing bacteria essentially kiling them. This results in elimination of bad breath.
- Probiotics called Lactobacillus reuteri have specific ability in breaking down the sulphur compounds that cause halitosis. The activity of metabolising sulphur leads to complete removal of bad breath.
- Bad breath can also occur due to underlying inflammation in the gums. Probiotics work by reducing the inflammation which leads to healing of the gums. This significantly reduces the bad breath coming out of your mouth.
- Malic acid present in prodentim helps to encourage production of saliva, which plays a important role in creating a healthy oral cavity and decreasing bad breath.
- Inulin is a probiotic fiber that helps to feed and grow the beneficial bacteria present in the mouth which promotes healthy oral microbiome and eliminates bad breath.
- Peppermint in prodentim helps fight against bad breath by killing odor causing bacteria in your mouth causing fresh breath and improved oral health.
How effective is prodentim in removing bad breath?
In double-blind placebo studies, it has been reported that prodentim is significantly effective in removing bad breath. In the participants involved in these studies who took prodentim regularly in the morning were observed to have dramatic reduction in bad breath compared to those taking a placebo. Prodentim was responsible for decreasing the high levels of VSCs in the mouth of the participants to normal levels, leading to fresher breath. Many individuals described the supplement as life changing since their chronich halitosis disappeared completely, enabling them to live a highly confident life full of healthy social interactions.
Importance of combining prodentim with other lifestyle modifications
While prodentim is highly successful in eliminating bad breath, it has to be combined with other lifestyle changes for achieving maximum returns. Some of these lifestyle changes are as follows:
- Regularly sticking to proper oral hygiene which involves consistent brushing of teeth twice daily, flossing of teeth once or more per day and scraping of your tongue.
- Drinking water at proper intervals daily to maintain hydration of the mouth and increased production of saliva which is necessary for oral health.
- Changes in diet so that consumption of foods which cause bad odour in the mouth are reduced significantly.
- Avoiding foods rich in sugar such as beverages and sweets to prevent tooth decay.
- Addressing other underlying health conditions which might contribute to oral health.
Conclusion
Since chronic bad breath can be quite bothersome in social and professional circles from a confidence perspective, it is crucial that you start taking prodentim as soon as possible so that this underlying medical issue can be addressed and eliminated by combining with other lifestyle modifications. This will help you to live a healthier and fulfilling life. Also monitor your improvements in bad breath closely as the reversal of bad breath will require a consistent, long term approach which needs you to be patient in the long run.
