Okay so I'm 20 weeks pregnant and my breath seems to be pretty noticeable. Anybody have any suggestions? I've been brushing my teeth like crazy and using mouthwash.....which my gums aren't thrilled with. Any suggestions would be great, thanks.
2006-12-01 04:36:10 · 15 answers · asked by shontai 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i dont realy think theres much you can do i experienced the same thing but mine was way worst at least you can put a piece of gum in your mouth but i developed and odor from my underarms that my husband started calling me the skunk!! igot so furustraded that i tryed everything, i started to take two shower every day, used lime under my armpits, magnesium milk change to 5 different brands of deodorants, and nothing seem to work, i could go out because i felt like everyone was smelling me, until one day the odor simply disappear, how? why? i have absolutely no idea, but i guess is hormonal, sorry i cant realy help you with your problem, but hope i made you laugh, best of wishes, and congratulations on your baby!!!
2006-12-01 04:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by yennyfer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 14 weeks and I get this taste in my mouth that I can't stand, so I brush and use mouthwash but I also chew on cough drops, the menthol ones, they actually have a few good flavors now :) Stay away from sugar, that's the main cause of bad breath during pregnancy, and keep brushing often, I brush at least 3 to 4 times a day just because I can't stand it. Also try sugar free gum, it works well but eventually your jaw gets tired, drink lots of water! Good luck to you!
2006-12-01 04:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly how you feel. my breath was terrible the entire time i was pregnant. i used lots of mints and gum and i was a fanatic about brushing my teeth. listerine mouthwash seemed to work the best for me as far as mouthwash goes. it seemed to last longer.
good luck and congratulations
2006-12-01 04:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment with both your dentist first, and then doctor. Sudden prolonged bad breath can be a symptom of many things, gum disease, mouth or throat infections, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues etc.
2006-12-01 06:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Dr if this has happened all of a sudden. While bad breath can be caused by several different things....it can also be caused by an underlying medical condition. Get checked just in case.
2006-12-01 04:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gone to the dentist? A bad tooth could cause bad breath.
In the mean time..mints and gum.
2006-12-01 04:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sherral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew gum. i do all the time, sugar free trident is good for your teeth. i have never heard of people getting bad breath when they are pregnant though. i chew gum cause i crave the strawberry flavor. mmm. = ) good luck.
2006-12-01 04:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can check with ur dentist to rule out gum disease..and make sure u brush ur tongue and the top of ur mouth, as odors and germs tend to settle there. keep ya some mints, good luck!!
2006-12-01 04:42:48 · answer #8 · answered by mzsouthernprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of women get gingivitis when they are pregnant and don't realize it, which causes bad breath. Go see a dentist ASAP to prevent any infection from getting worse.
2006-12-01 04:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by MRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try eating peppermints, gum, or tic tacs. That should help, just keep them on hand at all times. I wish you the best of luck, I know how horrible it is.
2006-12-01 05:27:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋