Bad Breath (halitosis). We’ve all suffered from it at one time or another. Let’s talk basics. 90% of all bad breath comes from the structures in your mouth. Oh yes, there are times foul breath can come from your lungs. Food products like garlic and alcohol can “blow off” through the lungs. In addition, certain diseases like colds and some medications effect the air passing from the lungs. How much is attributed to the stomach? Well, unless you belch a lot or have gastric reflux forget it.

University studies have shown that most bad breath is due to something called volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). VSC’s are formed by the natural breakdown of bacteria and human cells. Common sources of VCS’s include bacteria in plaque on the teeth and in that sticky stuff that sometimes forms on the tongue and cheeks especially at night. Another common source is bacterial seepage from infected gums.

Traditional mouthwashes don’t treat this cause of bad breath. They only “cover-up” these compounds with a more pleasant smell leaving the VSC’s to quickly create more bad breath. Developed by periodontists and university tested, CloSYS II Oral Rinse (formerly RetarDEX) is different. It’s loaded with patented CloSYS II