Ok, I know the best thing for bad breath is brushing your teeth, but my friend says she can't get rid of her sick @ss breath. She said she's tried drinking more water, she flosses, brushes her teeth, and she sees the dentist regularly, she says to add that she has changed her diet, like cut down on sweets. Does anyone have advice for her and she has tried cleaning her tung and she also has tried gum but it all dosnt work!!!!!
2006-07-07 19:10:59 · 29 answers · asked by ĴỂņŇỴ 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
She may need to speak to her dentist. It could be something serious like rotting gums or gum decay..whatever it's called. Is she a smoker? Because that could have a lot to do with it.
2006-07-07 19:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Christina 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called Halitosis.
Brushing, flossing and mouthwash will only mask the bad breath temporarily. Odor will continue until body eliminates the food. Sometimes people on diets develop bad breath from irregular or infrequent eating.
Since she is brushing her teeth and flosses then it's probably not a problem with food particles collecting on her teeth/between, on gums, etc.
It could be caused by dry mouth (xerostomia), which occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessary to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may cause odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various medications, salivary gland problems or continuously breathing through the mouth.
Obviously cigarrettes and other tobacco products have very bad effects on breath.
Bad breath may be the sign of a medical disorder, such as a local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment. If dentist determines that the mouth is healthy, he may refer the person to a family doctor or a specialist to determine the cause of bad breath.
Hope that helps. I had a kid working with me for awhile that had a kicking breath...he'd be chewing gum and you could STILL smell his breath right through it. Had a kidney problem.
So, you never know. Hope this helps.
Got the info off of ADA.org website.
http://www.ada.org/index.asp
2006-07-08 02:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Roma 82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink Water before bed and throughout the day that is the best thing you can do for bad breath
Despite what most people think your mouth is not the source of bad breath it is actually everything below the mouth toothpaste will just cover up the smell
also adding natural acid like grapfruit, oranges, kiwis,lemons, lime. get the point will really help and combned with brushing and water it will work
2006-07-08 02:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by pchardbooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is that she talk to a doctor about it (not a dentist). It's possible that her bad breath is caused by indigestion. Sometimes people don't digest their food as well as they should and the food will stay in the stomach for a while...well, it rots there. That has been known to cause bad breath in a lot of people. Also...caffinated beverages like coffee or pop sometimes cause problems for certain people...i know a guy that has wicked breath from caffeine...unfortunately he wont stop ingesting it Well, that's my suggestion..hope it works. :)
2006-07-08 02:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have halitosis...which is a condition that causes bad breath. Have her go see a doctor (not a dentist) and discuss the problem with them. They will have the best treatment suggestions. Good luck. I know that must be extremely hard on her self-confidence...you're a good friend to help her out:-)
2006-07-08 02:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by nic2127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a condition that needs to be treated by a dentist or possibly a doctor. Bacteria causes bad breath. She prolly has an infection.
2006-07-08 02:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mint leaves. Chewing mint leaves throughout the day is a great way to freshen your breath. It might not taste as good as bubble gum, but it's better for your teeth!
2006-07-08 02:13:35 · answer #7 · answered by Stars-Moon-Sun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's done all the above stated things properly and it still hasn't worked out, go see a dentist. There might be a bacterial infection or something.
2006-07-08 02:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by Alqarine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has tried all that and nothing still has worked, she should consider seeing a doctor. There are several medical conditions that one of the symptoms are bad breath.
2006-07-08 02:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by hawaii gurl 06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some medical conditions that cause bad breath, she ought to check with a doctor. Also eating onions, garlic, other strong spices will come out of your blood stream, in to your lungs and out with your breath. Check her diet.
2006-07-08 02:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by the_knower_of_all_knowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋