how to get rid of bad breath?

Question

i have limited amount of cash at hand but i still try my best to buy tooth polishers and even brushing my teeth 4 times a day plus i floss and uses mouth wash. but the fresh breath will only last for a few hours then it will be gone and the bad breath will start smelling. for now, i am just using breath spray when interacting with people.

Answer 1

Chief cause of bad breath: Bacteria

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, may go far beyond a tinge of garlic or onions. Like other types of body odor (the aroma of sweaty feet, for instance), many forms of halitosis are the handiwork of bacteria. When the germs that live in the mouth break down food particles and other debris, they often foul the air with highly pungent chemicals.
Of course, strong-smelling foods can ruin breath without the help of bacteria. According to a report from the Academy of General Dentistry, onions and garlic can stay on the breath for 72 hours after a meal. Coffee and cigarettes are also notorious for their lingering odors.

With the recent popularity of high-protein diets, some people have experienced another diet-related cause of bad breath. High-protein diets often limit the amount of carbohydrates you may eat. When your body doesn't receive enough carbohydrates to use as an immediate source of energy, it begins to break down fat and other tissues. This releases by-products called ketones into your system. Elevated ketones can cause "keto breath," which some have described as smelling like a combination of nail polish and overripe pineapples! (Ketones are also sometimes on the breath of people who are on very low calorie diets, and patients with poorly controlled diabetes.)
Other causes of bad breath include periodontal disease, respiratory infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, and diabetes. Contrary to common belief (and the advertising claims of some products), bad breath rarely comes from the stomach.

How do I get rid of bad breath?

A clean mouth is the best defense against bad breath. See a dentist regularly, floss between your teeth every day, and brush with a fluoride toothpaste two to three times each day. (One study also found that toothpastes with a high concentration of baking soda reduced bad breath.) And don't neglect your tongue, especially the back section. By brushing it gently with a toothbrush or using a plastic tongue scraper (also gently!), you can deprive bacteria of a prime breeding ground. Go slowly and you'll learn to avoid the gag reflex. According to one study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, after dental and tongue cleaning, concentrations of key odor-causing bacteria dropped from 75 to 25 percent. Finally, have your teeth cleaned professionally by a dental hygienist every six months.

For extra protection, you can kill odor-causing germs by gargling a mouthwash right before bedtime. Only a few kinds appear to work well, however -- avoid brands that contains alcohol, since such a mouthwash has a drying effect and can accelerate the development of bad breath. Some dental researchers have found that mouthwashes containing zinc chloride, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide, or other oxidizing chemicals to be effective in reducing or eliminating bad breath. According to Dr. Harold Katz, founder of California Breath Clinics, the only effective mouthwashes are those that "oxidize" volatile sulfur compounds and turn them into non-odorous organic salts.

What else can I do to eliminate bad breath?

In addition to good oral hygiene, regular meals (especially a good breakfast) can help keep your mouth moist and fresh. Avoiding cigarettes should be a top priority for anyone who cares about breath odor. And, of course, it's wise to go easy on the garlic and onions before a big date. If you have coffee breath, you might want to cut back on coffee, too.

Don't count on mints and gums to save your breath. Although they may make your mouth feel temporarily fresh and clean, they do little to fix the root cause of bad breath. And even though sugarless gum is recommended to help stimulate the production of saliva in people with dry mouths, at least one study has linked it to increased levels of methyl mercaptan, one of the principal components of bad breath.

When should I see my dentist about bad breath?

If daily flossing along with tooth and tongue brushing doesn't seem to help, schedule an appointment with your dentist. You may have gum disease, stubborn plaque, or another condition that requires treatment. If you're taking a prescription medicine and have persistent dry mouth, you may need to talk with your doctor about whether it's possible to switch to another drug. Hundreds of medications have the potential to dry out the mouth, and a different type or smaller dose could solve the problem.

In the best-case scenario, you may be one of the lucky ones whose breath gets rave reviews. If so, that doesn't mean you should ignore oral hygiene. Keep your mouth clean and moist, and you have a good chance of avoiding putrescine, cadaverine, and those other unwanted bacterial guests. Your breath will stay fresh, sighs of relief included.

Answer 2

Actually, if you're brushing so much, you probably should use one of these times to floss. Use salt and baking soda mixed together;rub it on your gums, then floss. After flossing, rinse your mouth and swish hydrogen peroxide mixed with water around your mouth for at least 30 seconds. DO NOT SWALLOW. If this does not work, you probably need to see a dr. to see if there is some other reason for the breath problem. If you really can't floss correctly, get the little bluegreen brushes called Buttler Gum brushes. They have 2 in a pack for under $2 (?). These are really better for your gums anyway. Easier to use too.

Answer 3

See a hygienist to check if you are brushing and flossing correctly because it could be gingivitis. Remember to floss before you brush your teeth.

Bab breath can originate from the stomach, do you get heartburn? if you do there could be something wrong with the sphincter holding your stomach contents in.

Buy a tongue scraper and, well, scrape your tongue. It's a bit like a carpet and harbours bacteria between all tastebuds.

The last thing i can think of is xerostomia, 'dry mouth' if you aren't drinking enough water you make the mouth an ideal breeding ground because the new bacteria aren't going to get 'flushed' away. So drink plenty of water to stop it all colonising to prevent the bad breath.

Answer 4

Floss, brush your teeth, scrape your tongue, rinse with a mouthwash of your choice. Avoid foods that make bad breath, like onions and garlic. If none of that helps, consult your doctor or dentist to see where the smell is coming from.

If you do a search on the internet using "bad breath" as your search term, you will find almost five MILLION references. Here's a good place to start:

http://www.ada.org/public/topics/bad_breath.asp

The odors from garlic and onions enter your blood stream and then it takes a couple of DAYS before you breathe it all off. As you do this, you will continue to have bad breath. You can only use a mouthwash or breath mint (sugarless) as needed to mask the odor. I have read a lot of answers here saying to eat parsley to get rid of garlic breath, but I have no personal knowledge about that. Try it.

Answer 5

Check these out, there are a number of causes of bad breath, including: Poor oral hygiene Gum disease (e.g. gum boils, abscesses, spongy gums, gingivitis) Multiplication of odor-causing bacteria in the mouth and digestive tract Candidiasis Chronic sinus infection Certain medications (especially those that cause dry mouth as a side effect) Smoking Some foods can cause bad breath (garlic, onions, anchovies, high protein diet) Poor digestion and sluggish liver Constipation

Answer 6

You've got a condition called halitosis. Consult your dentist for some treatment.

Answer 7

Perhap you might want to save up some money, go and see a dentist to get some advise. They will be able to help you to solve the problem.

Answer 8

i have heard that bad breath comes from the things in you stomach. although garlic is supposed to be good for you, i would slack off of it for a while to see if it makes a difference in your case? good luck!

Answer 9

Most people forget to do this,but it is also important to brush your tongue, and floss after every meal. And if that doesn't work, then you might have gingivitis.

Answer 10

i also had the same problem and then i started brushing my tongue also and then my fresh breath lasted for 20 hours and earlier it was 4 hours!
may it help you also!!