How to cure my bad breath?
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at
5:10 pm
I have very bad breath…and i know it…i brush, floss, brush my tongue, and gargle with mouthwash daily…but like 2 hours after doing brushing i get this certain kinda icky taste in my mouth and i know i dnt have gingivitis. I dont know whats wrong…i want to go to the doctor and see whats the problem…but im to scared and to embarrassed to ask my mom to make me an appointment. This problem is seriously ruining my social life… please someone help me!!!
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You sound like you are really trying to get rid of your bad breath, good luck to you. However, you also need information that will help you. Most bad breath is caused by bacteria on the top of the tongue. You can see this bacteria as "white stuff" when you look in the mirror. This white stuff must be removed if you are going to get rid of bad breath. So I suggest you get an OraBrush tongue cleaner and quit using your toothbrush to clean your tongue. Your toothbrush is designed to clean your teeth, not your tongue. Brush and floss your teeth and then clean your tongue with OraBrush at least twice a day until you get your bad breath under control Be sure to look at your tongue after you clean it. If there is white stuff, then clean it again until all of the white stuff is gone.
This sounds serious, so definately schedule an appointment with the dentist, even if it seems embarrassing.
Sweetie…..you are one of the million others in the world with breath problems. Sometimes….breath problems are not caused by the mouth. If you do not have any oral health issues ( gingivitis-broken teeth , infection) it could be systemic. This means it is a problem with your stomache. Not your mouth. Dont feel embarrassed to tell mom. Its not your fault or anything you did wrong. Some times upset stomache , sour stomache, or heart burn (acid reflux) issues cause breath to smell. Breath mints and gums will just mask the smell…not make it go away. Brushing will not make it go away. You need to let your mom know hun, it will make you feel better to know there is something you can do to make it better. I know that it is a hard subject to talk about, but mom loves ya, she will not make fun of you…she will want to help you. Good Luck!!!
Chances are, it has more to do with your diet than anything else. Certain foods can make your whole body stink. Have plenty of fruit and yogurt, and you should notice a change within 2 weeks. If that still doesn’t help, here’s an article to help you out…