what can you do for bad breath?

Question

my husband just over the last few months has had horrible breath, even brushing, gum, chewing fruity candy. he says his mouth has tasted horrible constantly. even when we're talking at a distance i can smell it. if i tell him to go to a dr. he'll get defensive. what can we do or what can i suggest?????????????????? i want to kiss him without thinking oh no his breath - i'm sensitive to icky smells!

Answer 1

As I responded to another Q,
First you have to know the cause of this smell, it could be a disease like diabetes or some oral diseases. If no disease exists, these are some useful tips:

- brush your tongue and use the floss regularily because accumilating food can cause bad smell

- chew fresh spearmint leaves (it also whitens teeth)

- chew a fresh barsley, it has chlorophyll that kills bacteria causing bad odour

- chew a dried clove

- rinse your mouth with water that contains chopped watercress

- make your diet rich with fibers

- Things like alcohol, onion, gralic can cause bad smell so try to avoid them. You can use garlic tablets to get the benifit of grarlic instead of eating it since it's good to dissolve fats and for cardiovascular diseases.

Answer 2

There are quite a few issues that must be inflicting canines undesirable breath. permit's style it out and consistent with possibility do away with the fairly some motives. Are you feeding mushy food or dry food and in case you're feeding mushy food, are you offering hard bones (the two guy made or no longer) to help save the tooth clean? And no, it does not harm to grant your canines super bones on which to chew, as long as they are uncooked, in no way cooked, as that dries out the bones and reasons splintering. if your canines has gum affliction, it quite is led to via the comparable motives that persons get gum affliction, incorrect hygiene. particular, you may brush your canines's tooth, they even make diverse flavored toothpaste for canines, they like it. Now, if the undertaking is inner, at the same time with undesirable digestion or it must be eating feces or different issues that reasons the breath to be undesirable...or licking the place it might possibly no longer, yet will besides. now and back, a canines's undesirable breath will come from licking an itchy area of it quite is physique it relatively is led to via some hypersensitive reactions. i might propose that a visit on your vet might answer your question and remedy your undertaking. i wish that this answer has helped. Oh, I forgot to show that gum affliction can shorten your canines's existence, no longer at present, yet through fact smell is frequently info of a few an infection, plus if your canines's gums and tooth are hurting, he won't consume right the two.

Answer 3

I would have him use a tongue scraper, floss twice a day, and have him use mouth wash! I hope he is using sugar free gum, cause sugary gums can make some bad breath worse! Also, at health food stores there is a tooth pick that you can buy that you chew on. It is tea tree oil on the tooth picks, that oil can eliminate bad breath odors! The sticks do not taste the bad! Good luck with your husbands bad breath issue!

Answer 4

In response to "Is there a natural way to freshen breath." I wrote....

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Since it sounds like you already brush and floss regularly It could only be two culprits:
1. Your tongue
2. What ever is or isn't in your stomach

If you are not allergic to avocados, you may want to try eating 1/2 to a whole one each day. You'll notice right away that your breath stays fresher longer and the more you eat them, the less problem you'll have with your breath. I happened upon this little benefit of the avocado while eating them to control my blood pressure, so I did a little research. I've included a link you can go to, but just do a google search and you can find all the info you need. Good luck.

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Answer 5

Bad breath can be caused by oral/gum disease or dysfunction of the internal organs. The best way to find out is to visit a dentist first, if it's not the cause then ask your family doctor's recommendation (hope it's not digestive or liver related problem.)

Answer 6

He needs to go to a dentist first...if they find no cause ( a cavity or something) then you should take him to the doctor. Some diseases of the stomach can lead to very bad bad breath. Especially if this has just recently come up & his brushing habits haven't changed. This could be something he needs to look at, not just the vanity of bad breath.

Answer 7

Transient bad breath is a very common temporary condition caused by such things as oral dryness, stress, hunger (ketosis), eating certain foods such as garlic and onions, smoking, or poor oral hygiene. "Morning breath" is a common example of transient bad breath. Transient bad breath gradually disappears on its own, with the aid of chewing gum or brushing one's teeth.

Chronic bad breath is a more serious and persistent condition affecting up to 25% of the population in varying degrees. It can negatively impact the individual's personal and business relationships, leading to poor self-esteem and increased stress. This condition is usually caused by persistent overpopulation of certain types of oral bacteria, primarily streptococcus mutans, and requires specialised treatment. Xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome) will increase bad breath problems.

Fetor hepaticus is a type of severely bad breath caused by chronic liver failure.


[edit] Treatment
Currently, chronic halitosis is not very well understood or even recognized as a treatable condition by most doctors and dentists, so effective treatment is difficult to find. There are a growing number of bad breath clinics responding to this endemic problem; unfortunately, most are simply outlets for one breath product or another. As with all general-purpose formulations, any one particular product may be effective for some, partly effective for a few, and not at all helpful for others. A very small number of clinics use a detailed assessment process including microbiology to determine the specific type or types of odour-causing bacteria. The specific bacteria are then controlled by individualised treatments. This procedure results in a very high success rate. Some who take a more holistic view of the body, including naturopaths and alternative nutritionists, believe that halitosis can be cured or greatly diminished by improving the overall health of the digestive tract, especially the small and large intestines. This process usually requires a change in eating style, lifestyle, and diet.

Answer 8

Buy him some Listerine Pocket Packs, but he really does need to go to the doctor. Bad breath could be a sign of another serious health problem.

Answer 9

he has gingivitis he needs to see a dentist ASAP. this can lead to other problems like gum disease. talk to him and tell him that you are concerned about his hygiene and what this can lead to if not took care of.
in the mean time get him to swish w/ peroxide.
and if i was you i would go ahead and call to make him an appointment.
( my aunt is a dentist, and part time i work as her receptionists.)

Answer 10

He may have some type of gum disease. He should get to a dentist as quickly as possible.