The Truth About Mouthwash
Have you ever wondered what goes on when you use a mouthwash? Some people believe that what one product does, they all do, with possibly some variances in taste being the main difference between them. The truth is they have a point here. Many people are surprised to learn that most mouthwash products use the same ingredients, with some minor changes to affect taste and color.
Mint mouthwash is a popular choice today, as well as Listerine mouthwash. People will often buy Listerine because they believe, or have been told, that the ingredients in this product are powerful and effective. Anyone who has had a taste of Listerine would certainly agree that it is powerful, too powerful for many people.
Some other common brands that are on the market today include:
* Scope Mouthwash
* Crest Pro Health Mouthwash
* Magic Mouthwash
* And a host of other brands
One ingredient that you will find in many brands of mouthwash is alcohol. This is the ingredient that is used to kill bacteria and it is bacteria which causes most bad breath problems. Research has shown time and again that when certain bacteria release certain by-products (usually in the form of sulfur compounds) we end up with an episode of bad breath. This being the case, you would think that alcohol would be a good thing, right>
The answer to that questions is no. The bacteria that causes bad breath, also known as halitosis, will thrive best when it is in an environment that has less oxygen. Saliva is rich in oxygen and therefore the bacteria are held in check to some degree. By using mouthwash that contains alcohol we set ourselves up for dehydration which leads to less oxygen which leads to more odor-producing bacteria being produced. In other words, the more alcohol you put into your mouth, even in the form of mouthwash, the more likely you are to increase your odds of having bad breath.
Yes, you will kill germs on contact, but once the mouthwash is gone, the bacteria will return, and in many cases, return stronger than before.
The answer to this problem is to use a product, such as OraMD®, that has no alcohol in it. Non-alcohol based mouth wash products are also much safer for children and elderly people. These products are usually much easier on the taste buds as well. But most importantly, they inhibit the new growth of bacteria that causes the bad breath that we all wish to avoid.
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4/18/10
Foods That Trigger or Worsen Canker Sores
It is a well known fact lysine may help those suffering with canker sores in trying to speed up the healing process. At the same time, those who may find their nutritional intake is to blame for the development of canker sores can find another option in relief. Taking vitamin C in capsules or pill form can also help a great deal, if a vitamin deficiency is the trigger of canker sores in a patient. On the other of the spectrum there are foods that trigger or worsen canker sores. At times there is little way of knowing exactly which foods to avoid, unless the sufferer simply relies on the age old trial and error method.
It is not uncommon for an individual to suffer from minor canker sores. In fact, the patient may not notice the sores until they drink something acidic (orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit juice, for example). Since many of these drinks are also very healthy, the fact sufferers of minor sores simply try to bear the pain is understandable. It is the sufferer whose mouth may have an ulcerated sore that is unable to stand this kind of pain even for short period of time.
There has been some speculation acid content of the food ingested may actually be a reason why some folks experience more sores than others. If you consider the typical college student (who subsists on a diet of pizza and soda), the odds are good you are going to find an individual who is at a higher risk for sores as well. Tomato sauce is very high in acidity, even on pizza. This fact combined with studies that suggest sores being more prevalent in the younger generations do appear to bear out this theory.
With this evidence being brought to the table, it is a good idea to reevaluate the nutritional intake when one is suffering from canker sores more frequently than others. As a preventative measure it is a good idea to cut lemonade, orange and grapefruit juice acidity in half. You can do this easily by diluting the commercially available drinks with water. The same is true for commercially packaged tomato paste or sauce. Diluting it with water or milk for cream sauces is a great way of still enjoying the health benefits these items have to offer. However, it allows you to enjoy them without suffering from the ramifications acidity brings to the mouth.
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