What can I do to get rid of bad breath? I brush and floss and visit my dentist every 3 months. I do drink coffee and tea, so that probably doesn't help. Any easy pointers?
Drink more water! I have noticed that my breath seems funky when I am not drinking my normal amount of water. I can also tell just by talking to my husband that he hasn't drank any water that day by the smell of his breath. When I ask him if he's had much water today he says, "no." Without fail every time. Try to start adding in more and you might notice a difference. Good luck.
Try rinsing with warm water and 3% hydrogen peroxide. It will help take germs away. I also brush with baking soda that I mix with 3% hydrogen peroxide. I worked in the dental field for over 15 years.
If you have no teeth or gum problems and your oral hygiene is good it is either your diet or perhaps a medication if you take any. When I was young I dated a guy for a long time and he had horrid breath but when he changed the way he ate the bad breath went away. Everyone's body is different so you'll need to cut out one certain food at a time and see which one(s) are causing this. As PoorButProud said it is probably an issue with the inside of your body.
This won't be the nicest post I have ever done, but it might help a lot of you. The digestive tract is basically a tube that runs from the top to the "bottom"... Some folks have breath that smells like, well, feces. I know, I know, but I am just too darned old to say "poop" or "#2" so there you go. That indicates it is a problem with your bowels, stomache, or yes, GERD, which is Gastro Esophogial Reflux Disorder or GIRD which is just Intestinal instead of Esophogial. Sometimes, things back up and don't go out the direction they are suppose to. You may want to get on webmd and find out more. Good luck!
I do all the right things & still have bad breath. Mine is caused by gum disease I use Oral B Amosan Mouthwash as directed 4 times daily, it's especially 4 Gingivitis, ncents Infection, Denture Irritation Minor Oral Infection. Sometimes some of us just have certain gum disease that brushing, flossing & the best dental treatment will not work. Also great after dental work especially an extraction, stops infection my Hubby cannot take any antibiotics at all. This cleared up the infected teeth, gums & near blood poising. His teeth had to be removed to Stop blood poising in it's tracks.
Pretty good job in my books, for more info on oral care visit www.oralb.com-comes in easy 2 use single dose & if I can use it a baby can given my severe allergies. If I keep this up daily-no bad breath. GoodLuck:). Balance Deer Woman
Breath Assure gets rid of that not in your mouth type of bad breath. Its parsley oil in gel capsules, it really works for me. You should also check out this blog
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Archived on 12/30/2008
How do you get rid of bad breath? Could it be bacteria or could it be from cavities?
Tamala from Columbia, MO
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RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
I have worked in a dental office for 15 years, so this question comes up a lot. Have you tried brushing your tongue? That helps. Also, dental cavities do leave nasty odors, is it time for a check up? Good oral health is very important for everyone of all ages! During your check up tell the dentist or assistant about your issue, maybe they can give out samples of products to try, that's what I always did. Hope this helps you. Take care! :) (04/18/2006)
Use Listerine daily. Brush your teeth 3 times a day too. My sister has the same problem and the dentist says it's her gums. She also chews a lot of sugar free minty gum, it helps (believe me lol) (04/18/2006)
Try eating parsley. It is also very good in homemade doggy biscuits if your dogs have bad breath. If this doesn't work however, I would first get a thorough clean of your teeth at the dentist. If that doesn't help, your doctor should be your next port of call. I hope this is of help. Cheers, Wendy M. from Australia (04/18/2006)
By Wendy M.
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Thank you for the info. I do brush my tongue and I have been to the dentist and they offer some Breath X. It helps for a minute. I do have cavities. When my appointments come around I seem to be short on money and reschedule my appt. to another week or two. But I have a dentist appt. next Friday. Thanks again for the great advice. (04/18/2006)
RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
I was in the dental field for over 17 years so here is my main tip: FLOSS! The floss will help get rid of tiny stuff that can cause bacteria, hence smelling bad. Use floss daily (at least twice a day). Floss comes in many forms try using a waxed dental tape as it is easier to use, also lots like the green mint waxed floss. Waxed makes it easier to slide between teeth. Yes, cavities can cause odor due to bacteria building up and causing odor. Brush often with a soft brush, as hard brushes can tear up your gums. Change toothbrushes every three months or after colds and flu.
An easy rinse is using 3% hydrogen peroxide. It kills germs and bad breath. You can just pour some on your brush to brush away things between your teeth. If this does not immediately help, then try mixing some baking soda and peroxide and swishing with that. I also brush daily with peroxide and sometimes add a dab of baking soda to my brush. I have been lucky not to suffer from bad breath but one of my sisters had it bad. If this does not help sometimes, but not often, this needs to be addressed by your medical doctor after you discuss this with your dentist. I worked in general dentistry then in periodontal practice which deals with the gums, that being said I have to tell you the famous old periodontal quote; Brush and floss only those teeth you wish to keep! Good luck with your dental health. (04/19/2006)
Flossing is important. Brush your tongue with your toothbrush or an implement sold to clean your tongue. Rinse your teeth with half a cap of Listerine diluted with half a cap of water. Best of luck. (04/19/2006)
By Carol from Wyoming, PA
RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
Could it be from sinuses? (04/19/2006)
RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
I agree with everyone here, especially the flossing. However, if the bad breath is persistent, it could be a health issue. My daughter had bad breath which came from bad tonsils, she used to get white spots on them. The tonsils weren't sore but the white spots caused bad breath. After her tonsils were removed, the problem was solved. So, if the above advice doesn't work, perhaps you should see your doctor and get a good physical. God bless you. (04/19/2006)
I was wondering if cavities were from genes? I brush and floss twice a day, and seem to still have cavities...is there any recommendations?
(b)Editor's Note:(/b) Cavities don't go away by themselves. Please see a dentist, they can spread. (09/15/2006)
RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
I'm tired of people telling me to go brush my teeth because I have bad breath. I go to the dentist every year. Every year they clean my teeth, tell me I have no cavities, and tell me to come back next year. I don't taste any icky stuff from my teeth. The bad taste is coming from further back in the throat. I believe it's sinus drainage that causes the bad breath. The only time in my 50 years that I remember not having bad breath was when I was on tetracycline for my acne. Nobody will prescribe antibiotics indefinitely for bad breath. The sickening sweet toothpaste and mouthwash seem to make the problem worse. Baking soda and peroxide make my teeth feel cleaner, but the lingering bad taste in the back of my mouth returns by the time I arrive at work in the morning. Are there natural ways to clear sinus problems? I fear the dizzy side effects of sinus tablets may cause a driving accident. (09/27/2006)
By betty
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Please see an ear nose and throat specialist and ask him to do allergy tests. Allergies do cause sinus problems as well as tonsillitis. You will need to treat the allergies and the symptoms in order for the bad breath to disappear. A friend had his tonsils removed because of regular tonsillitis, but afterward suffered for years from throat infections. A specialist found that his tonsils had been removed unnecessarily, because the reason for all his problems was an allergy. Once he started treating the allergy, he had no more infections of the respiratory system. I found that the same held true for my children. (09/27/2006)
By Willem
RE: Getting Rid of Bad Breath
I have bad breath. I have no cavities, and barely any plaque but I have bad breath. I brush my tongue and teeth and either side of the cheeks, and use Listerine. I haven't tried flossing though, could that be the answer? (11/07/2008)
