A famous person was once quoted as saying, “There’s nothing worse than bad breath.” Not brilliant, and perhaps not even quote-worthy, but a truer statement has never been uttered. Nobody wants to be the guy with the bad breath. In fact, going back thousands of years, people have been searching for ways to remedy their bad breath. So, what did ancient people use to combat their ‘halitosis’? How’d you like to have to use sticky tree resin? Or, how about this one … your child’s urine?! That’s right. Ancient folks back in China, circa 2700 BC, rinsed their mouths with the urine of their kids in order to fight back foul mouth odors. Some of them even recorded their use of it for posterity! Thankfully, today we have family dentists with better ideas concerning dental health. Following are some recommendations from top dentists on how to reduce bad breath.
DIY is huge these days. Anyone and everyone is DIY-ing something, and tooth whitening is at the top of the list. With all the over-the-counter tooth whiteners on the market today, it’s simpler than ever to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. But what about DIY tooth whiteners? Sure, they’re inexpensive and convenient, but are they effective? If you use one of those over-the-counter DIY tooth whiteners today, how long will it be before you have to use it again? And what about DIY tooth whitening home remedies? Do they work? Most people throughout the country have probably thought about using a DIY tooth whitener at one time or another. If you’re someone who’s considering do-it-yourself tooth whitening, here’s more information on the different methods and what to expect.