Does it bother you when your significant other has bad breath?

Question

I have met a few people with chronic bad breath who have significant others. How do their significant others deal with the bad breath? Do they just get used to it after a while? Or do they ignore it as much as possible?

Answer 1

My husband has bad breath, he was adopted from Korea at age 4 and had virtually no dental work done, so he has very bad teeth even though he goes to the dentist regularly now. I love him, not his teeth, I just ignore it, I mean noone has good breath after they have eaten or even an hour after brushing your teeth. There are men who beat and abuse and rape, there are men who don't take care of their children and cheat. I put things in prespective in my marriage. Is bad breath or underwear on the floor really that important in the large scope fo things. I try really hard to think before I get irritated.

Answer 2

I have found that flossing your teeth takes away a big percent of the bad breath. I brush my teeth a couple times a day and still have a bad breath problem.
I view it as food in between your teeth decaying until it's removed. It's like leaving food laying out on the table but worse because your mouth is much warmer and speeds up the bacteria process.

Answer 3

One of the reasons we have a significant other is to help us with things like this. Because you trust the other person and love them, you ought to be able to help them with personal issues. I think there is no reason why you have to get used to it. That would only be sending your loved one out to be embarrassed. Bad breath can easily be corrected with flossing, brushing, and dental care.

Answer 4

lol funny! after being with a guy for a while smells kind of go away! bad breath however - i tell him all the time. and if i have it he tells me. honest is best policy.

Answer 5

Yes it is disgusting and almost repulsive at times. The best choice is to try to get them to go to a doctor. Bad sinus infections and/or teeth and gum infections can lead to this.

Answer 6

I think its disgusting.
I would never be with a man with bad breath. I have a sensitive nose and couldnt deal with it.

Everyone should take care of their choppers!

Answer 7

Sure it does.One has to talk about it like say diplomatically .het one of us has may be bad breath.

Answer 8

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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

I buy mints for such situations & tell the person they could use one & to please have one.
No one should go around w/ bad breath, yuck!

Answer 10

Not personally, but everyone has hang-ups.