Bad breath after giving up smoking??

Question

gave up smoking about a month ago. ever since have had bad breath, smells like a butchers shop! no amount of mouth hygiene seems to make any difference. any ideas??

Answer 1

Have you flossed? And used a tongue scraper? I've been given up for 51 days, and have not noticed any thing like bad breath, so it could be unrelated - maybe visit your dentist if it doesn't go soon. Are you drinking alot more alcohol since giving up smoking - that can make your breath smell.

Answer 2

Start flossing on a daily basis; at least before bed each night after brushing your teeth.

Stop eating foods with garlic.

See your dentist to assess your gum health.

With all the above in place and still a concern, have your tonsils assessed for health and your sinuses assessed. Make sure your doctor knows why you're doing this.

Finally, one thing that might be the simplest explanation is that now that you are a non-smoker, you can smell again. And the great thing, now that you're a non-smoker, you don't smell!

Answer 3

try a visit to the hygienist at the dentists, she will be able to clean it all out for you and that may help. If you haven't been to the dentist in a while, it may be unrelated to you stopping smoking. I know this as my partner stopped and had bad breath. He went to visit the dentist and he was given a special mouthwash to help combat the extra bacteria in his mouth. It has helped a lot. Well done on giving up! Good luck.

Answer 4

It appears that you're substituting meat products for tobacco and not brushing your teeth and using mouth wash. You probably weren't brushing your teeth and fighting mouth odor while you were smoking either but the stench from the cigarettes was strong than the bad breath caused by your lack of personal hygiene. For now, I would recommend that you do not shower or change your underwear so that people will be confused as to what part of your body smells.

Answer 5

Sometimes you have to make sure you floss everyday. This removes the particles of plaque and food that remain in between your teeth. That can cause breath odors. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss, rinse and gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash. That should help quite a bit.

Answer 6

Congrats on quitting. Folks seem to dry up a bit for a while after quitting. I had annoying cottonmouth for a couple of weeks. Dry scratchy eyes too. Just a withdrawal symptom I think. If you've already brushed, flossed and had a dental checkup to assure there are no problems, how about mouth hydration spray? Ask your pharmacist.

Answer 7

Perhaps its not the giving up smoking but the return in sensitivity of your taste buds which means that it is only now you realise you have had bad breath.

Brush your teeth twice daily. Scrape your tongue, floss and use mouth wash.

Answer 8

Halitosis is a common side effect for anyone who has recently stopped smoking.

The NHS smokers helpline, through your local PCTshould be able tio assist. Alternatively, a ddental hygenist should be able to offer some advice.

Answer 9

You now have your sense of smell since you quit. Now you know what everybody else has been smelling. I am a smoker so I know how you feel.

Go see a dentist. You might have decay. Or you might just be smelling your stomach. Try some antacids or try eating something. Brush your Tung and cheeks. It will make a very big difference.

Answer 10

previosly u had the bad breath also .that time it was musked by smokings bad odor.the moment u quit smoking,it came into action.dont worry,get chlorhexedine mouth rinse or listermint for couple of weeks. if no result ,then visit a dentist