Bad breath?

Question

The guy I work with has cronic bad breath. Bad enough that it stinks up the cab of the truck. I have seen people he is talking to step back as a result of his breath. I have said something to him before but he got mad like I was insulting him or something. Do I just put up with his breath or do I keep saying something to him?

Answer 1

Do some research on halitosis, if its at the chronic stage than surely he must have a bad taste in his mouth and be aware but is maybe not sure what to do, hense his doin nothing. I think find out what he can do and tell him but in a very comforting non intrusive and non judgemental way. Tell him that your telling him because you like him and you dont want other people to be put off or judge him for his breath because he's such a cool person and you dont people saying bad things about him or not wanting to be his friend or like him etc, spin it on whatever angle is appropriate depending on how good of friends/collegues you are. If he thinks your trying to just have a stab at him for something he cant control than of course he will get defensive and feel offended. Youve just got to work your angle good and then not only will you have problem solved but you'll be better buddies coz you can talk about that stuff, and maybe ask him if your breath smells or if ever you have b.o so he feels it happens to everybody not just him. G'luck.

Answer 2

I read that bad breath (halitosis) can originate in one or a combination of three places: the stomach, the lungs or the teeth/mouth.
If it's chronic he needs to see a doctor as it may be some serious ailment.
There is a new product (I have no interest in it other than curiosity) called Smart Mouth which claims to give 24 hour protection against 'hally'.
Tell him about it after checking to make sure he is not armed.

Answer 3

Hey it sounds to me like as if he dont believe you or that he just dont give a dam . I no that can be very yuckky to have to breath this. Hey if he is a friend or associte he would care about your opioion. Well I would say tell him directly to the face and say man it is like this dude you need to check your self a bit. I am not trying to be rude but hey I am telling you this Cause as a friend I care about you and what others might think. I no it is so dam hard sometimes for people just take a little pride in themselves. Brushing that dam tounge once in ahwille alot dont think about that. And hey maybe he has bad teeth . But even so he can find ways to avoid killing others with it. Sorry Man And hope you can work things out.

Answer 4

my husband has bad breath, and he gets offended when i tell him to brush his teeth or get gum... after constantly repeating myself to him he finally got my drift... I guess he didn't realize it but this guy sounds like he has to know if it stinks up your cab... offer him gum or put some altoids out and offer everyone some... if he still doesn't get it i would pull him aside and ask him to get control of it. you work together and i am sure you and the guys could come up with a solution together and bring it to him.. good luck!

Answer 5

i always keep mints and candies and talk about how my coffee breath is strong.. and then offer them one. Usually they get the hint and take one. Either that or give the guy some business cards from local dentists. Better yet, make him an appointment! hehe.

Answer 6

http://youtu.be/byV--AkiGFY
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 7

keep your head turned when he talks ,dont get that close to him.Eventually he will get the hint when more people tell him or stay away from him .Have one of the guys tell him his breath stinks and have them offer him a mint.He probably needs to go to the denist.

Answer 8

Tell him hes not gona get laid with that breath. Set him up on a date with one of ur friends and have her turn him down and b like ew ur breath smells like ****. And then hel be like damnit. And do something about it.

Answer 9

what i do is...
pop a strong mint in my mouth and talk to them.
their breath won't smell that bad after b/c the mint will get to your nose.
g'luck!

Answer 10

*shrugs* Do you have to talk with him a lot? If it REALLY bugs you, then be casual about it. Always have gum or a mint with you, and if you talk to him, reach for one of the two, take one, and offer one to him. HOPEFULLY, he'll take it.