2006-09-13 10:04:14 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Brushing too hard can make infected gum pus and that stuff stinks (literally and figuratively). Mmmmm...yummy. Try usimg an ADA recommended mouthwash like Listerine a couple times a day to help treat the infection, and floss regularly. Gee, I sound just like my dentist...great.
2006-09-13 10:14:15 · answer #1 · answered by Billy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of reasons for bad breath and is not always the teeth. Gum disease, as someone just pointed out is one of them. Brushing is not going to help. Chronic sinus infection is also a big reason.
Acid reflex is another big one. Everybody tries hard with dental hygiene but few realize that inside our stomach and our intestines, we have what resembles a septic tank. Occasionally, when not all the valves are working probably, the foul smell comes out from the wrong end. In addition, strong digestive acid can come up on you and corrode the esophagus, thus giving out some pretty horrible odor too. Some may have heart burn, others with acid reflux may not have any symptom other than persistent bad breath. If this is important to you, see your family doctor.You may end up seeing your dentist, an eye,ear and throat specialist and or someone specialized in acid reflux. But before you do that, try reading up on the Net by searching under "Bad Breath, acid reflux".
2006-09-13 10:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be because there is an underlying cause like gingivitis. Also do you make you gums bleed when brushing them? This can cause a metalic taste in your mouth and they may smell. Go to the dentist, a hygenist may help. You could find that you have acold and it is the cattarh at the back of the throat which is causing the smell. However, start with the dentist and this will help, if it is something serious they will be able to catch it and treat it. Best of luck
2006-09-13 23:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi there,when brushing your teeth in the morning or at night always brush your tongue this is where the bacteria accumilates in the mouth which then produces the bad smells!!try using a piece of cotton to hold the tongue out so u can reach the very back!!x
2006-09-15 21:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by j man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you brush your teeth, pour a tablespoon or two of mouthwash in a container, swish it through and between your teeth for 2 minutes before you brush your teeth. After your brush use dental floss.
2006-09-13 10:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try stronger toothpaste n a new firmer brush after u brush drink a glass of milk if that does nt work c ur dentist if u smoke get smokers toothpaste as it is the nicotine from the night b 4
2006-09-13 11:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by EMMAL H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had your teeth cleaned recently at all? maybe you have a gum problem even? Do you brush your tongue? Doing that helps a lot of the times and flossing and using mouthwash help tremendously.
2006-09-13 10:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brush your tounge and the roof of your mouth it may tickle real bad but like food and other grim gets stuck up there and it like rotes which makes a really nasty smell.
2006-09-13 10:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. Are you brushing with a year old toothbrush? You should change it every 3 months. Your toothbrush not ur teeth.
2006-09-13 10:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuz you are brushing with something that isnt toothpaste...? Ask your dentist...you could have a bad case of halitosis. Other things are causes of bad breath like diabetes and throat infections.
Maybe you need one of those tongue shavers that scrapes bacteria (i.e. bad breath causers) off your tongue.
2006-09-13 10:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by sour_apple 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋