I have an embarrasing question. I brush my teeth regularly, use mouthwash (listerine) and for the past few days, I've had a horrible taste in my mouth. I know my breath has to stink right along with it. What would cause this? Is there any way to fix it? It's not that my mouth is dry, because I've actually had a lot of moisture lately. UGH!
2007-09-25 04:26:23 · 11 answers · asked by cutesy76 6 in Health ➔ Dental
My dad always told me when I was growing up to be sure to brush my tongue along with the teeth...
The tongue holds on to a lot of bacteria and needs to be cleaned off just like the teeth...
2007-09-25 04:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Could be acid reflux. Don't eat right before you go to bed. Maybe drink more water and try an acid reducer. If you use Listerine it will clean your mouth and everyone in the room will know that you are using it. I suggest to use Listerine at least an hour before your date. See a dentist at least once or twice a year too. Oh, some foods like cheese will give you dog breath. Hope it's not that bad. Good luck!
2007-09-25 04:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What it sounds like is you could possibly have an infection in your gums. Sometimes, that can cause that taste that your getting. this is a pretty easy fix the one thing that you want to do is floss that is the most important floss before the mouthwash and the brushing, do this a few times a day. Within about 2 days it will be gone.
2007-09-25 05:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by rachelle l 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Certain medicines will give you offensive breath. Or vitamins. Or a change in your diet. Limiting fruits and vegetables create bad breath. Or maybe a dental issue like a cavity or rotting tooth or gum disease? Way too many possibilities without knowing more info. Sorry and good luck.
2007-09-25 04:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by x dee x 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well the moisture issue could be realted to the same problem causing the nasty taste. Most people get that taste when they are getting ready to get a sore throat. The moisture could be coming from your body natural defense of try to keep your throat moist.
2007-09-25 04:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 09:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by friedman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have food stuck between your teeth. Try flossing and when you brush your teeth brush your tongue also- This will help with the bad breath. Good Luck!
2007-09-25 04:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mars1111 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
your problem might not be dental at all.... some bacteria in your digestive track produces gas that escapes through the mouth and creates the bad taste.
2007-09-25 04:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by alkak1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have started using anything for allergy or sinus (nasal) mainly, you could have thrush which is a yeast infection and needs to be treated.
2007-09-25 05:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by Lori B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could you be pregnant? You also may need to try flossing. Try going to your dentist and let him/her know what you are experiencing and see what comes of it.
2007-09-25 04:33:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sugastack 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋