How to treat bad breath of mouth

Thousands of people around the world want to know how to treat bad breath of mouth.

Dentists come up with some solutions.

Dentifrice manufacturers also have their alternatives.

But the scientists present a much more interesting solution, based on wine.

The new research suggests that drinking wine can protect teeth and cure bad breath as the drink destroys bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

Of course, many dentists disagree with the results of the research. They claim that the acid content of alcoholic beverages can damage the teeth.

Despite the predominance of this thinking in most dentists, the study shows the importance of antioxidants in wine.

They disrupt plaque-causing bacteria, cavities, and periodontal disease from adhering to the gums.

Periodontal diseases

Periodontal disease (gum disease) is an inflammation of the tissues that hold the teeth in place.

One of the main causes is the poor habit of brushing and flossing. Thanks to this, the plaque – a sticky film of bacteria, builds up in your teeth and hardens.

Over time, periodontal disease causes pain, bleeding gums, painful chewing and even tooth loss.

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research there are several risk factors for gum disease.

However, smoking is the most important of all, because decreases the effectiveness of treating gum inflammation.

Other risk factors:

• Diabetes
• Hormonal changes in girls and women
• Medications that decrease the flow of saliva
• Certain diseases such as AIDS and its medicines
• Genetic susceptibility.

Symptoms of gum disease include:

• Bad breath that won’t go away
• Red or swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
• Sensitive teeth
• Receding gums or longer appearing teeth

Toothpastes

The discovery that the antioxidants of wine can treat bad breath in the mouth will result in a number of products, according to Spanish researchers.

So, the industry will manufacture “wine-inspired” toothpastes and oral rinses with these antioxidants.

According to the Daily Mail, study author Dr. Victoria Moreno-Arribas of the National Research Council of Madrid said: “Oral cells make up a physical barrier that prevents infections. But bacterial adhesion to host tissues is a key step in the infectious process.”

Research suggests that red wine antioxidants are better at preventing plaque-causing bacteria than the available extracts made with grape seeds and red wine.

The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published the result of the study.

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