2006-09-19 01:33:30 · 22 answers · asked by packgirl1776 1 in Health ➔ Dental
brushing does not help much..so i think it's a dental/ oral issue.
2006-09-19 01:42:46 · update #1
I have dealt with this- so I feel your pain! What I did was: One night we where watching tv and a commercial came on for toothpaste. I decieded to spark up a conversation. I asked what kind of toothpaste he used and asked what mouthwash. I then told him the smell of the blue scope drove me wild. (It really didn't- but I was on a mission). Well, he took the bait and got the mouthwash. Anytime I came around, he was minty fresh. Sometimes a little white lie can be a blessing!!!
2006-09-19 01:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Lady in Pink 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He probably has gingivitis or other periodontal (gum) problems, and/or cavities. Decay stinks, whether it's coming from your gums or from cavities. He needs to go to a dentist and have a full evaluation done then the problems fixed.
There's no nice way to tell someone their breath stinks and they need to go to a dentist. The only way to lessen the blow is to do it in private. I had to do the same thing with my boyfriend. What I did is I got him on my dental insurance, made him an appointment, and took him for a check up. I told him it would be a good idea if he'd go in for a cleaning since it had been a long time. I didn't attack him, I just stated the facts as kindly as I could.
2006-09-19 04:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on how sensitive he is. I know that a lot of people, once you tell them get mad that you didn't say something sooner so they could do something about it. That may be how he feels. If you've been together a while, then you should be comfortable enough to tell him it's an ongoing issue. It could be he isn't aware but can take some simple measures to combat the bad breath. I know, it's awful, isn't it? I supervise people and the hardest part of my job is when they need to meet with me one-on-one and some of them have chronic bad breath that is just terrible. I keep gum on hand and just offer it nonchalantly.
2006-09-19 01:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first and foremost, you're actually doing him a favor by bringing up this sensitive subject. I would recommend that you be candid and direct advising him that it is disturbing and that you will help him consult a dentist. Many times this condition called "Halotosis" could be aggrevated by diet combined with low acidicity in the saliva. I would go further on to suggest that you instruct him to purchase a tougue brush and gargle with a strong mouthwash such as "listerine" after every meal. Last but not least, please consult a dentist.
2006-09-19 03:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Roosevelt D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him, I always tell my boyfriend and he tells me. It makes kissing that much better after you both go and brush your teeth!
If his bad breath is caused by some other bad habits, such as smoking or chewing tobacco or eating too many onions, just tell him he has to quit and refuse to kiss him until he does!
It makes me sick to kiss my man when he has bad breath. I can't take it. I feel for you. Just tell him and get it over with.
Or if you are kissing him, try saying that you have bad breath and asking him to come and brush his teeth with you.
Good luck!
2006-09-19 01:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by MissHealthPromoter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try popping a breath mint into his mouth 'playfully' and say that you like the smell or taste of mint, or whatever flavor you used. After a couple of times, he should take the hint.
2006-09-19 01:38:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would buy a new gum..and tell him he has just got to try it. That you really liked it and its great for those times when you can't brush your teeth. Make it sound like you bought it because you were afraid you had bad breath sometime when you kissed him, and you always want your breath fresh for him. .....worked for me !!! Good Luck !!!
2006-09-19 01:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs a tongue scraper. Buy one for you and him. Tell him you where reading in a Magazine or something that a new study found that 90% of cavities are a result of bacteria on a coated tongue. Or just tell him the truth IN PRIVATE.
2006-09-19 02:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he not often brushes his tooth, purely tell him the ambitious reality. provided that he for sure isn't taking sturdy adequate care of his oral hygiene, i does no longer difficulty too lots approximately hurting his emotions. He desires to be responsive to his breath stinks.
2016-10-01 03:32:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I have bad breath I want to know about it so I can remedy the situation. I'm sure most people feel the same way.
2006-09-19 01:42:27 · answer #10 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋