What is the best way to cure my bad breath?

Question

My girlfriend is moaning at me and I think I need to do something about it.

I am only 26 and it has just started in the past few months!

Simply brushing my teeth does not work for long, maybe an hour and then my breath starts getting bad again, so I think there is a deeper problem.

Any effective methods?

Thanks, I have never even thought about brushing my tongue.

I will try that.

Answer 1

gargle with salt water and don't eat starchy foods like potato chips and french fries and breads

Answer 2

I have had this problem most of my life. I brush my teeth and tongue. However I do not floss enough. I think it would help if I flossed every day. I've also found it is a problem from the acid in my stomach. I've recently (last two months) changed my diet. I've gone primarily organic, increased fish intake and greatly reduced meat intake. (I've heard the meat has to decompose in the body for days.) I don't know if my change in diet is why my breath has improved. Oh, I'm also drinking less milk and more lactaid free milk. Oh, AND I stumbled on Lemon-Ginger tea: it aids in digestion. I've been drinking that regularly. Yogi brand carries it. Oh, and, I changed from an alcohol based mouthwash to a non-alcohol based mouth wash. And to an electronic timed tooth brush. There is also a product out there I haven't used since a child. I think it's called ACT. We rinse with it after brushing and if the color shows on our teeth we've missed spots. I think that's how it works. Maybe I'll go back to that too. Good luck experimenting and I hope you find your cause soon. I know how it can effect relations :)

Answer 3

Besides the different mouthwashes and toothpastes, I think you could find out about which herbs can cure it. I have heard that it could be something on the inside causing the bad breath.

It helps also to visit your dentist regularly, ans d of course, brush, floss and use Listerine in the morning and after each and every meal. Be sure to scrape your tongue good and proper. Be thorough. So try everything I said and see what happens. Don't forget about the herbs.

Answer 4

In addition to flossing, daily and brushing tongue. I would look into doing an internal cleanse. Doctors are now saying bad breath can be caused by intestinal clogging!
Herbs and juicing is good! Colon cleansing is also good!
Liver cleanse!
All of this may sound strange but think about how things come back up the tubes and how they smell!

Answer 5

First see a doctor to make sure you don't have some underlying infection in your sinuses or throat. Second change your diet as halitosis can be diet related. Plenty of fresh fruit and veg lots of water too. Are you constipated at all?? See your dentist too for a good cleaning.

Check the info and the link below for some really sensible information and advice.
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In most cases (85-90%), bad breath originates in the mouth itself.[2] The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, as a function of oral dryness, (which may be due to stress or fasting), eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish and cheese), smoking and alcohol consumption.[3] Because the mouth is dry and 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, and rinsing with specialized mouthwash.

Bad breath may also be persistent (Chronic bad breath), which is a more serious condition, affecting some 25% of the population in varying degrees.[4] It can negatively impact the individual's personal, social and business relationships, leading to poor self-esteem and increased stress. This condition is usually caused by the metabolic activity of certain types of oral bacteria.

Answer 6

Apart from brushing thoroughly twice a day, make sure you floss too, the plaque that builds up between your teeth can cause a nasty taste in your mouth and it also smells quite bad. Use a mouthwash daily. If the problem doesn't go, visit your dentist and get advice,

Answer 7

6 Refreshing Tips To Fight Bad Breath
1.) Keep your mouth clean. That means a thorough brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. Food and bacteria trapped between teeth and at the gum line can only be removed with floss. If they're left to linger, bad breath is imminent.
2.) Clean your tongue, too. Bacteria left on your tongue can contribute to less-than-fresh breath. Be sure to brush your tongue after you brush your teeth.
3.) Wet your whistle. A dry mouth can quickly cause bad breath. Saliva helps clean your mouth; it has a natural antibacterial action, and it washes away food particles. That awful morning breath is the result of reduced saliva flow at night.
4.) Rinse. If nothing else, at least rinse your mouth with plain water after eating. Swishing the water around may help to remove some of the food particles left in the mouth after a meal and prevent bad breath from setting in.
5.) Munch on parsley. Munching on parsley or spearmint won't cure bad breath, but the scent of the herb itself can help to temporarily cover up offending oral odor.
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6.) Eat to smell sweet. Foods that help fight plaque may also help fight bad breath. Opt for celery, carrots, peanuts, or a bit of low-fat cheese if you want something to snack on.

Answer 8

Brush with Biotene toothpaste. Clinically proven to inhibit harmful microorganisms associated with gingivitis and oral irritations. Fights both the causes and effects of Halitosis (bad breath). Brush your tongue, insides of your cheek, your gums, and lips.

Floss after each brush. The key to dramatically reducing bad breath is removing offending bacteria by brushing and flossing. Bacteria build up between our teeth produces increasing amounts of awful smelling volatile sulfur compounds.

Adjust the foods you eat. Drink plenty of water. Rinse your mouth out with water often.

Answer 9

Stock up on gum, stop eating garlic AND sugar....sugar is SO bad for you......if you don't have your tonsils out...this could be an issue too.......gingivitis??? Been to the dentist lately to make sure your clear of it?
If you start chewing on parsley as yuk as that sounds....it blocks out bad breath.....I had it too, flossing is SO important AND brushing your tongue....alot of people don't think of that.
For now though....try lots of gum, and remember to floss.
No I am not a dentist.....but I have been where you are.

Answer 10

Confuzzled is correct. See your dr as there could be a reason for it....and it could be something simple to correct. When all else fails for the time being, use mints and breath strips... Start using mouth wash 3 times a day if possible (morning noon and night... after meals if you want).

Good luck.

Answer 11

First try brushing your tongue. That is where 90% of bad breath smells come from.

If this doesn't work Consult your doctor it may be an internal issue that your body is warning you about through bad breath.

Good luck