Bad breathe

What causes bad breathe? I’m suffering with this problem from last two weeks. :oops: I brush and floss my teeth twice a day. I have no cavities and plague and I keep my stomach clean. So what could be the reason for bad breathe? Any tips to get rid of it?

The only thing that I can suggest that you may be over looking is brushing your tounge with a tounge scraper. They do wonders for bad breath!

My doctor told me that my sinus/allergy infection caused my bad breath. So you may want to go see a specialist? Do you suffer from either of these issues?

My doc told me to never brush my tounge. You can get yeast infection if you scrape away the natural bacteria on your tounge. I got that 1 time and it was painful. And had to eat yuck yogurt for 2 weeks.

[abraham]

Keep your mouth clean. That means a thorough brushing twice a day and flossing regularly.

Clean your tongue, too. Bacteria left on your tongue can contribute to less-than-fresh breath.

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.

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.

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.

[Zoso]

Bad breath can also be due to certain medications (sometimes for the simple reason that they cause dry mouth) or certain illnesses. If you've followed the excellent advice above but still have bad breath, it may be time to chat to your doctor about possible causes.