bad breath...please help!?

Question

i feel that it doesn matter if i brush or floss i still have a bad breath. i have mercury fillings and i dont know if that's causing a bit of a bad smell. are there any type of gum or mint i could use to lessen the odor until i go to the denstis? i ahvent been tot he dentist because i hae no money to pay for it. im not insured nor i have money to spend on an entire dental work. attime sits hard for me to talk because im afraid my breath might not be good for the nose of others. please help.

Answer 1

Unless you can find a way to go to the dentist, there's only so much gum or mints can do. It sounds like you just might have plaque build up. Even if you brush and floss everyday, it still builds up and can cause an odor. Until you can go to the dentist, you'll need to make sure to brush, floss, rinse with Listerine Mint and make sure to scrape your tongue at least twice a day and if possible, after every meal. On top of that, drink plenty of water. This should help with the odor until you can get a dental checkup.

Answer 2

Fresh parsley. just chew a small amount it will help temporarily.
Scrape your tongue when you brush your teeth. You can get a tongue scraper at the drug store in the toothpaste and toothbrush section. Bacteria builds up on the tongue just as much as on the teeth and gums.
Since you haven't been to the dentist you probably need a teeth cleaning to remove the plaque build up on your teeth.
If you cant pay for the Dentist in full. call around sometimes they will take a partial payment with a payment schedule. Also, Depending on your income you may be eligible for medicaid which would cover most if not all of your medical expenses.
Get info through your local county office. Make sure to figure out how to get your teeth cleaned and taken care of as it is just as important as the rest of your body. And in most cases dental issues get worse the longer you wait to go. So it may cost a little now...But a whole lot later.
Good luck!

Answer 3

In the absence of periodontal disease or serious cavities you require oral anti bacterial conditioning.

Brushing, flossing, tongue scraping, and a good long swish of a potent antibacterial mouthwash.

In addition to oral antibacterial conditioning, I debride my mouth with hydrogen peroxide. Don't drink it, just swish it around a couple of times a day. It will do wonders for breath poblems.

Answer 4

Bad breath usually comes from bad eating habits,Lactose intolerance,Bad digestion etc. Basically bad breath is in conjunction with bad bowels. If the problem persists I suggest you see a doctor.

Answer 5

are you on a diet they said your breath has something to do with what you eat,, if your hungry there are tendency that your a bad breath,, try diff. kinds of mouthwash,, and think what suits you best,, how bout your toothpaste?.. if still doesn't work you have to save money for the dentist, consult them,, ok

Answer 6

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Answer 7

all you have to do is but a tongue scraper and your bad breath should go away

Answer 8

Drink more Rum and gargle.