How do I get rid of garlic taste in my mouth?

Question

I ate garlic many hours ago, and I still have a really stron garlic taste in my mouth. I used dental floss, brushed thoroughly and used mouthwash. Is there a something you know that will neutralize this nastyness?

Answer 1

Did you brush your tongue? To some people, that sounds really strange, but most of the bad tastes linger on the tongue. They even sell 'tongue scrapers', but the most efficient way is simply to brush your teeth, then use the toothbrush on your tongue, with the toothpaste still in your mouth, of course. I brush my tongue every time I brush my teeth. It helps with bad breath, too.

Also, I've often read that FRESH parsley will eliminate garlic taste, but it has to be a whole sprig of fresh parsley, not dried stuff.

Polly

Answer 2

The garlic flavor does not come from your stomach, nor is it still in your mouth so brushing will not do the trick. Garlic is metabolized in such a way that after eating a large quantity it is expressed through the lungs when you exhale. Time will take it away, and that's about it.

Answer 3

I understand that the garlic changes your blood chemistry. As the blood flows into your lungs it deposits some of the chemicals from the garlic as it deposits carbon dioxide. The odor comes from these deposits as you exhale. No amount of flossing, brushing, or tongue scraping (gross) will eliminate the smell since it comes from inside your lungs. Sorry. I would suggest eating more garlic. Good stuff and good for you.

Answer 4

Eat Parsley

Answer 5

try munching on a carrot! that really works for garlic breath!
a lot of people say parsley, but I think carrots do the trick!
hope this helps you!

Answer 6

try mouthwash but ull probably have 2 wait till it goes away on it's own.

Answer 7

Brush your teeth, floss, and use mouth wash.

Answer 8

i think you should try a nice cold glass of milk. milk can make any taste go away. Good Luck!

Answer 9

eat chocolate

Answer 10

stop eating garlic!