Is it possible to catch someones bad breath?

Question

Me and some friends were drinkin out of the same bottle and i drank after one of my friends who has REALLY bad breath and now i think i caught his bad breath or the bacteria he has because i can sometimes taste it and sometimes smell it when i talk, can anyone help me? i dont want to have bad breath, is there anything i can do? because i brush my teeth twice a day, i chew orbit gum evryday, and i drink a lot of fresh water. what should i do?

Answer 1

By drinking plenty of water and brushing
your teeth regularly, you can prevent bad
breath. I found the home remedies at
http://aches.in/badbreath.html useful

Answer 2

This is gross but try it: If it is bacteria or an infection you may be able to see it on your tonsils. Open your mouth real big and look at the two (for lack of a better word) balls in the back of your throat- unless you've had them removed. If you see white bumps on them, they could be causing the bad breath. If you don't see any, ans you can tolerate this, try pressing on your tonsils VERY GENTLY. The little white bumps may come out. If not, don't keep pushing.

If you do see them, it may be an indication you could be getting sick, like tonsillitis. Tonsils are part of your lymphatic system which is responsible for fighting illness. If you happen to get a hold of one, smoosh it and it will probably smell bad. Check them every once in a while. If it persists longer than a few weeks, see a doctor.

Answer 3

No. The single most frequent cause of bad breath odor problem is associated with bacteria that live in their mouth. Bacteria, just like humans, go through their lives consuming foods and excreting wastes. The waste products produced by some oral bacteria are sulfur compounds and it is this type of odoriferous waste product that usually lies at the root of a person's breath problems.

Answer 4

You can pass oral bacteria from one person to another. But this phenomenom has to occur over period of time not a one time deal. Brushing alone only cleans 60% of your tooth surface; it's like taking a shower and not cleaning the "essentials." Floss too!! You can also check out the diet; certain foods produce certain smells. Also, could you be sick which lower your immune system which inturn makes it difficult for your body to keep the bacteria at bay....

Answer 5

The only thing you can get by drinking after someone that would affect your breath is pyhrea. (I may have spelled it wrong) It's a pretty serious gum disease. I would use Listerine twice a day after brushing. The strong stuff, not the flavored sugar water.

Answer 6

you should also floss your teeth every day,,,very helpful in breaking up the bacteria that live in the mouth, between the teeth and just under the gum line

Answer 7

Yep. Gotta go to the doc and spend about three months being miserable. That's about how long it takes the antibiotics to kill the bacteria.

Answer 8

http://youtu.be/byV--AkiGFY
Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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Answer 9

only because of bacteria