We're probably all familiar with bad breath. Research has shown that the major source of bad breath, also known as malodor and halitosis, is bacteria found in the mouth and the resulting volatile-sulfur compounds. Causes of increased volatile-sulfur compound activity include stress, gum disease, food debris, and dry mouth. Other factors associated to bad breath are diabetes, smoking, mouth breathing, nasal conditions, allergies, and certain foods.
Dry mouth is also a contributing factor to bad breath due to the absence of saliva "washing" away food debris and bacteria. The stagnant debris and bacteria creates an unpleasant odor.
In either case, meticulous daily tooth brushing and flossing to remove bacteria are crucial steps toward eliminating bad breath. The Sonicare toothbrush is an effective way to aid in the removal of bacteria. Sonicare uses high frequency brush strokes and an extra-wide sweeping motion to create dynamic fluid cleaning action.
In addition, Sonicare has been proven to increase saliva flow among patients who suffer from dry mouth as a side effect of certain medications. It can also be used to clean the back portion of the tongue, a primary area for bacteria growth. This area should be cleaned twice a day either with your Sonicare toothbrush or a tongue cleaner.
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