what is the best cure for bad breath?

Question

one of my students have it quite bad despite brushing her teeth 2-3 times a day.

Answer 1

Mint leaves can sometimes neutralize the smell. You may also want her to check how she's brushing or flossing. If her gums are bleeding, bad breath can emanate from that as well.

Halitosis can also be neutralized by having the individual brush their tongue more. The flat of the tongue and especially the back part is where most of the smell originates from.

Air circulation through the nostrils can cause the tongue to dry out creating that smell. If she has poor hygeine and she's brushing her teeth to where there's blood, that dried blood can cause that smell.

If she's flossing properly, she can strengthen her gums so that they'll stop bleeding. If they're still tender, they'll bleed leading to that smell but it will go away as long as she remains consistent.

Answer 2

If her breath isn't improved with good oral hygiene, the problem is quite literally deeper than that.

First, is she otherwise healthy? Bad breath can be a symptom of underlying disease. So, if she is in a position to do so, a physical exam might be in order.

Beyond that, there are two supplements that can help bad breath...chlorophyll taken with meals and activated charcoal taken about 1 hour before meals. She could try either one...or both.

Answer 3

Not chewing food thoroughly when eating is also a cause of bad breath. Large chunks of food sent to the stomach actually causes fermentation within the stomach, forcing the act of digestion on the small intestine (where you get gas/bloating). The "smell" then travels back up the esophagus and out of the mouth, where you are forced to smell it.

Ask her if she chews her food for at least 30 seconds after each bite. If the answer is no, then there's your culprit.

Answer 4

brushing 2 to 3 times a day alone will not solve this problem.
if she has small nose(sinus problems).that will create bad breath.
if her mouth is dry(with very less saliva) that will result in bad breath.
her wrong food habits like(biscuits,garlic,onion) too account for the bad breath.
ask her to take more water,stop taking those smelling food items and even non veg items,
also have a check with the ent specialists. the last thing to do is to have a cleaning of the entire mouth by the dentist.this will remove the tartar or yellow marks in the teeth

Answer 5

This student isn't brushing the right spots or this student is doing it wrong or this student isn't using a good enough tooth paste. Make sure that (s)he brushes her tounge and gums along with her/his teeth. Colgate Total works well too. Never hurt to have a listerine pocket pack breath strips on you or a thing of tic-tacs either.

Answer 6

go to the dentist and have a deep cleaning. then wash mouth out daily with LISTERINE. And when brushing brush teeth, gums, tongue, and back of tongue

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Answer 7

Brushing, flossing, Listerine, regular dental check-ups.

Answer 8

your students should take a strong mouthwash like Listerine Antiseptic and consult to their doctor for proper caring.

Answer 9

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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Answer 10

give her chewing gum everytime you start your class