How did anyone react when someone said that your breath may not be on point? Is there a way to approach this without hurting someone's feelings? And no, I am not the one with the problem breath but how can I approach someone about their situation?
2006-09-06 08:56:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
So far, all of you have given insightful answers. In the morning, I brush teeth/tongue, but after yelling at middle schoolers for a while, throat gets dry, and uh oh. A problem :) But we deal, eventually, right?
2006-09-06 09:07:56 · update #1
Upfront, honest, concerned w/ a suggestion for help.
Stay AWAY from alcohol based mouthwashes, they actually make the problem worse.
I have had this problem my entire life. I have a very low acid mouth. I should say I used to have the problem. Till a friend tole me about hydrogen peroxide (3% solution). Now, I rinse my mouth (no swishing, just hold it in my mouth, in different areas) everyday w/ it. My gums are healthier, and no bad breath since. I also used to get a sore throat that lasted the entire winter! Since I"ve been using the H2O2, it's taken care of that too!
I just went to the dentist for the 1st time in 6 yrs. They said I didn't even need a cleaning.
This stuff works miracles!!! I also had my kids put it on zits, (held the bottle on it.) Took care of them, had happy, clear faced kids!
2006-09-06 09:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Fulltime in my RV (I wish) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's a tough question. I've been trying to address it appropriately for years.
The best I've found is in a group, pull the person aside and tactfully ask if they'd like a mint or gum.
Sometimes it works just by checking your own, cupping your hand in front of your face discreetly, but so the affected person can see. Sometimes that is enough of a hint.
Most times though, people just don't get the hint politely, then take offense when a person becomes more assertive and tells them.
2006-09-06 16:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Versatile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be honest without being brutal. My son had this problem, he brushed and flossed upon getting up in the morning, after meals and then before bed. He also used mouthwash, yet his breath still reeked after about 30 minutes. Several trips to the dentist and trying several different "cures", he finally got rid of the problem.
2006-09-06 16:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's face it. No matter how you address the situation the person will be embarrassed and aprehensive and it will hurt some peoples feelings.
Just remember that not only does this come from poor dental hygiene but some people also have medical issues that cause it and it can't be helped.
If you know it is because of poor hygiene approach it.
2006-09-06 16:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be upfront and honest about it....I have a problem where my breath still "reeks" a bit but some people can't help it....It's just how their body works and most of the time they never use mouthwash after brushing.
2006-09-06 16:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by sndtrkman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just Tell Them, They Would Rather Know Right?
2006-09-06 16:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Summer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol.
A good treatment for bad breath is to scrub your tongue with your toothbrush while brushing your teeth. have you experience garlic smell from bad breath?
2006-09-06 16:02:12 · answer #7 · answered by smug_guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say, "did u brush ur teeth this morning?" if they say yes than say use diffrernt toothpaste it not working and if they say no, then say, "well, u have to brush every morning!" :) lol
2006-09-06 16:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by akgirl1105 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer gum or candy.....or a toothbrush if that doesn't succeed.
2006-09-06 16:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by 3eleven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋