How do u get rid of embarassing bad breath?

Question

I brush and gargle, my dentist told me to floss often and I was told by one dentist that I was in the early stages of a peridontal disease and the new one I went to said no and that what I have is reversible with flossing, but I have this bad breathe. what could it be? If it is halitosis could I have gotton it from my ex? who often had bad breathe? Is halitosis treatable? How do u get it? Is it a doctor or dentist problem?

For all the intelligent responses. I brush three times a day and I do brush in circles and gargle and I do brush my tongue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I don't really have an answer but you don't really think you caught bad breath from another person do you? Oh, my gosh, that is so funny.

Answer 2

Halitosis is just a fancy medical term for bad breath, just like "An often familial symptom complex of periodic attacks of vascular headache" is a fancy medical phrase for migraines. You probably didn't catch it from your ex or it would be gone by now.

Bad breath can be caused by gum diseases, smoking, or stomache problems so it is a good idea to see a doctor as well as a dentist.

Chronic bad breath can be treated numerous ways, and I understand you brush, but try brushing with baking soda and perioxide toothpaste or if not the tooth paste just that itself. Use Listerine for gargling and carry breath spray around with you. If your mouth feels hotter then normal, again see a doctor. Chronic Bad Breath can the sign of something serious.

If the doctors and dentists can't figure anything out and none of the tips worked go to this site http://www.breathcure.com/ Its a clinic dedicated just for the treatment of bad breath and they have home kits if you can make it to the clinic because of distance to help treat your bad breath.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

First try to change some of the foods you eat that might contribute to the bad breath. Get a tongue scrapper and scrape your tongue when you brush your teeth. Keep mints in your pocket. Drink lots of water. Bad breath is often associated with an ailment. This could be a dental problem but not necessarily. If you go to the dentist on a regular basis and you know you don't have a dental problem, then see your family physician so that you can get checked out. If you come back with a clean bill of health, he can likely prescribe you something to help you with it. But try those things, they should help. Good luck!

Answer 4

If you are a coffee drinker or smoker that could be a cause also the foods you consume can cause bad breath and body odour. Bad breath is a sign of bacteria and everyone has natural bacteria in their mouths it just depends on how bad it really is... If it's really bad and you talked to a dentist already. The only thing you can do is try to change your diet a bit, keep brushing and flossing (brush your tounge with your tooth brush and mouth wash) Good Luck!

Answer 5

there are myths about halitosis that need to be addressed. Many people have it and they brush, gargle and floss regularly but sometimes it does not begin in the mouth. Everyone has gases in the lungs that sometimes are expelled through the breath and it stinks. Sometimes bad breath is caused by a sinus infection. It is embarrassing but if it is caused by the lungs there is nothing you can do to treat it, you just have to wait for it to pass.

Answer 6

Using commercial breath-freshening mouthwashes, mints, or lozenges gives only temporary relief at best, since these products only mask mouth odours for a few minutes. Rinses containing antibacterials such as chlorhexidine, zinc gluconate, or chlorine dioxide may provide better control depending on the individual. Avoid alcohol-containing rinses, since alcohol is a drying agent and will worsen the problem.

Bad breath may be temporarily reduced by using a hydrogen peroxide rinse. Hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 1.5% can be taken as an oral antiseptic by gargling 10 ml, about two teaspoons. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly available at a concentration of 3% and should be diluted to 1.5% by mixing it with an equal volume of water. Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizer which kills most bacteria, including useful aerobic bacteria.

The most effective products are generally not available in drugstores, but can be found on the internet. High-quality home breath tests and antibacterial rinses, spritzes, toothpastes, gums, mints, and tongue gels tend to be higher in price, like any premium product; but unlike the well-known inexpensive brand names, they do a much better job of controlling persistent breath problems. In the case of internet shopping for breath products, two caveats apply: the consumer must do extra research to make sure the vendor can be trusted (look for established halitosis clinics or dental supply companies); and remember that without professional assessment to guide you, there will be a certain amount of trial-and-error involved in finding the best solution for your problem.

Brushing after meals and flossing at least once daily is necessary to remove rotting food debris from between the teeth, especially at the gumline. Gently cleaning the tongue surface twice daily with a tonguebrush, tongue scraper, or tongue cleaner will reduce this primary source of breath odour. An inverted teaspoon is also effective; a toothbrush less so, as the size and angle of the head do not allow it to reach as far as necessary. Be careful to avoid scraping the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.

Since dry mouth can increase bacterial buildup and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Some gums, toothpastes, sprays, and gels which combat dry mouth for several hours have recently been marketed over the counter. Maintain water levels in the body by drinking several glasses of water a day. Adding lemon juice to your water is refreshing and also beneficial. Parsley is a natural breath freshener when chewed slowly, and is easy to grow at home.

Some studies have shown that eating yogurt, drinking green tea, or chewing cinnamon or sugarless cinnamon gum can reduce bad breath

Answer 7

Using commercial breath-freshening mouthwashes, mints, or lozenges gives only temporary relief at best, since these products only mask mouth odours for a few minutes. Rinses containing antibacterials such as chlorhexidine, zinc gluconate, or chlorine dioxide may provide better control depending on the individual. Avoid alcohol-containing rinses, since alcohol is a drying agent and will worsen the problem.

Bad breath may be temporarily reduced by using a hydrogen peroxide rinse. Hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 1.5% can be taken as an oral antiseptic by gargling 10 ml, about two teaspoons. Hydrogen peroxide is commonly available at a concentration of 3% and should be diluted to 1.5% by mixing it with an equal volume of water. Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizer which kills most bacteria, including useful aerobic bacteria.

The most effective products are generally not available in drugstores, but can be found on the internet. High-quality home breath tests and antibacterial rinses, spritzes, toothpastes, gums, mints, and tongue gels tend to be higher in price, like any premium product; but unlike the well-known inexpensive brand names, they do a much better job of controlling persistent breath problems. In the case of internet shopping for breath products, two caveats apply: the consumer must do extra research to make sure the vendor can be trusted (look for established halitosis clinics or dental supply companies); and remember that without professional assessment to guide you, there will be a certain amount of trial-and-error involved in finding the best solution for your problem.

Brushing after meals and flossing at least once daily is necessary to remove rotting food debris from between the teeth, especially at the gumline. Gently cleaning the tongue surface twice daily with a tonguebrush, tongue scraper, or tongue cleaner will reduce this primary source of breath odour. An inverted teaspoon is also effective; a toothbrush less so, as the size and angle of the head do not allow it to reach as far as necessary. Be careful to avoid scraping the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.

Since dry mouth can increase bacterial buildup and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Some gums, toothpastes, sprays, and gels which combat dry mouth for several hours have recently been marketed over the counter. Maintain water levels in the body by drinking several glasses of water a day. Adding lemon juice to your water is refreshing and also beneficial. Parsley is a natural breath freshener when chewed slowly, and is easy to grow at home.

Some studies have shown that eating yogurt, drinking green tea, or chewing cinnamon or sugarless cinnamon gum can reduce bad breath

Answer 8

Brush about a 1/2 hour after every meal, and floss every time you brush. Gargle with LISTERINE with WHITENOL - also whitens teeth while freshening breath. Gargle after every meal. Use an Oral B Hummingbird as well as flossing - it works.

Answer 9

I have read that drinking 8-10 cups of water daily and using a tongue scrubber (ask your dentist where you can get one) can help; along brushing twice daily and flossing. Regular dental checkups are important too

Answer 10

Brush your teeth 3 times a day and brush your tongue too. Also use mouthwash and suck on breath mints especially when you will be speaking to others in person.

Answer 11

Read Elizabeth Lipski's Digestive Wellness for an excellent discussion of halitosis and suggestions on how to deal with it.