One of my housemates has the most terrible breath, and often sits or works close to me. It is sometimes unbearable. What do I do about it, if anything at all?
2006-09-04 04:37:30 · 27 answers · asked by Sophia's child 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Buy a lot of gum and breath mints
Hugs from a Loving Mom to a Brillant, as well as beautiful 8 year old Jared and Our Angel, Zachary (taken to soon but who will always remain in our heart) ~ Mel
2006-09-04 04:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons for bad breathe. The diet, gum disease, cavities, poor dental hygiene, and so on. I think, you need to have a talk with the individual privately, one on one. If he listens he will thank you later for better health in the long run. Gently, very gently because it is a touchy subject explain it to him. Get some books on dentistry to help support your explanation with pictures. Discuss flossing. Maybe he can't afford to go to the dentist. Tell him that some teaching dental colleges which take in patients for a small fee. Dental problems are better fixed sooner than later. Good luck. Remember be very, very gentle when you talk to him about it.
2006-09-04 12:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to floss. People don't make the connection between bad breath and failing to floss. This is almost always the case with people with chronic bad breath. And why wouldn't it? If the food inbetween your teeth doesn't get cleaned out, than they become bacteria farms and bacteria stinks.
2006-09-04 11:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them. Bad breath could be a sign of more serious internal problems if they are usually stringent in their oral hygiene.
If they've had it a while they will probably not be aware of it so tell them - gently!
Wouldn't you want to know if you were breathing toilet breath on to your friends???
2006-09-04 12:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by Phlodgeybodge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup ,keep the gum at hand. if he /she does not take the hint , then tell him/her as a friend that you have noticed thier foul breathe. be sympathetic about it , by saying that it can be for a variety of reasons, maybe tell him of someone at school who hadd it and how they were teassed. this would suggest that you are not being cruel but helpful.
2006-09-04 11:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by saywot? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a lifeguard position in your local swimming pool. He'll resusitate any drowning victims just by placing his mouth near theirs!
That'll keep him busy at the pool and away from you more often!
2006-09-04 11:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by citrusy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her vickys breath mints the pepermint one at victorias secret they work. if not then you need to that person the are suffering from halitoses and they need to see a doctor right away!!
2006-09-04 11:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by babystuff6262005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to tell you friend about there bad breath it could be a serious health problem.
2006-09-08 09:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sylvia D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep offer them a mint or a gum. maybe they 'll get the hint, or you feel better with them having a mint in their mouth. good luck
2006-09-06 08:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mystique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the person, or give her a gum everytime she/he sits close to you. I.m sure he/she will get the signal.
2006-09-04 11:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by Arianne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋