Can anyone help? I have had bad breath for over a year. I have been to the dentists they say its not my gums.
Friday, October 30th, 2009 at
1:11 pm
I went to the ENT and my sinuses are fine. Well he noted that I may have reflux. I am scheduled for a EGD. is there anything i should be concerned a bout? Has anyone had this problem. Can reflux cause bad breath this is really embarassing. are there any treatments for bad breath?
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Most bad breath is known to come from the stomach and digestive tract. You have to keep in mind that a healthy and balanced food can help in making less breath smell. Brushing your teeth regularly, taking mints and chewing gums helps a little temporarly for breath smell. If you’re suffering a reflux, it most probably cause such bad breath smell, if it is resolved then it can take off the bad breath smell.
You should go ask your dentist.
i tell the teachers wats happening so u can chew some gum freash mint
Eat some gum… and brush your tongue with a toothpaste while you are brushing your teeth.
Charcoal tablets. They will absorb acid producing odor in your stomach. Available at all health food stores, Walmart etc.
you should ask ur dentist wat to do
and then go from there.
Issues like this can be embarrasing, but you must know you are probably the one who notices it most. Go talk to your dentist some more maybe, but in the meantime, eat mints, chew gum, and brush & floss your teeth.
Peace out & good luck [=
I do think reflux can cause bad breath.But have you tried breath assure
Sounds like there may be a problem in the colon area? If you do not have a healthy bowel this could have a lot to do with the smell. Try getting a colonix.
i saw this thing on tv one time it mite be overactive bacteria in ur mouth .you see the enzymes that break down the your food the ones in ur spit? well apparently there good bacteria but some people have overactive baceteria theres two much of it in there mouth which causes ther breath to smell i cant remember what it was that they did to rectify this problem but try lookin that up instead.good luck
Have you been checked for diabetes? Diabetics have breath that smells like rotten fruit….see your doctor for a blood test.
It absolutely can come from reflux. Try taking some Prilosec OTC. It takes a few days, but the reflux will get better. The scope will tell the extent of the problem. Reflux can lead to a condition called Barretts Esophagus. It is a pre cancerous condition. Get the scope and follow doctors orders.
you must first determine the cause of bad breath. bad breath can be caused by a lot of things like gum disease, dry mouth, sinusitis, cavities, medications, stomach related illness and eating a garlicky meal. bad breath treatments depends on the cause of it.
you should also make it a habit to properly brush and floss teeth every after meal to help remove food debris that can rot and can cause the mouth to become smelly.
keep the mouth hydrated and salivated by drinking loads of water. water have a lot of health benefits for the whole body.
consider using an all natural oral care product that can safely and effective fight the cause of bad breath. for more tips on how to banish bad breath quick visit http://www.oramd.com
Bad breath is a serious social problem for many people regardless of age and status in life. To combat bad breath you must first know what causes bad breath. Some basic causes of bad breath are:
* Food particles left in the oral cavity
* An infection of the mouth, throat, or teeth
* Gum Disease-or if you prefer, gum disease!
* Reduced Salivation
* Acid Reflux
* Low Carbohydrate Diet
Unless bad breath is kept under control by tooth brushing and flossing and where necessary, the use of antibacterial products like OraMD found at http://www.themouthdoctor.com/badbreath/1-badbreathhalitosis.htm the condition will recur.
Gargle a cup of lukewarm water mixed with salt or half a lemon juice.This is best done before going to bed. Chew parsley leaves,which are sure to keep your breath fresh. More useful remedies at http://useinfo5.blogspot.com/