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? asked in HealthDental · 5 years ago

My breath always smells?

Right after I brush my teeth in the morning my breath still stinks. When I don t eat for a long period of time (like in school) it smells really bad. And I chew like 3 pieces of gum a day, but I can t chew it constantly! What do I do?

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  • 5 years ago

    You may have a bacterial infection in your mouth, this can cause smelly breath or just have an unusual rate of smelly breath this could be environmental factors such as the foods you eat, the toothpaste you use, your brushing technique. If not it could be something to do with your health that is affecting this, I would consult a dentist and tell him your problems and concerns. Before you do this I do suggest you first try a tooth paste for healthy gums and fresh breath, a mouthwash for healthy gums and fresh breath and also tooth paste. Another tip is when you are brushing your teeth brush your tounge too as your younger carries a lot of bacteria and could be the source of the smell.

  • 5 years ago

    You may want to check with your dentist on that, but I will let you know, it may be that the way you brush your teeth may be improper or not correct. Plus, gum with sugar will make your breath smell worse because of the sugar. It may be better to just consume mints or sugar free mint gum instead. Try flossing to, if you aren't doing it already. I would still recommend going to the dentist and asking what to do. Have a good day, and I hope I helped!

  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Most cases of bad breath are due to poor oral hygience. Other dental causes are mouth breathing, eating foods with strong odors (garlic or onions), infections, gum disease, tobacco use, dry mouth syndrome.

    In addition to normal brushing and flossing, brushing occasionally with a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will kill germs by oxygenating the gum pockets and increasing the ph. If the taste bothers you, add a few drops of mouthwash.

    If this doesn't help, see your physician because there are systemic conditions that can cause it - medications that cause dry mouth, sinus problems, post nasal drip, acid reflux and some systemic conditions/diseases like tonsillitis, bronchitis, diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, etc.

  • 5 years ago

    I have this same problem! I brush my teeth and floss and I've even tried mouthwash but it just doesn't seem to go away. I've talked to my doctors and dentist and they just tell me everything seems fine. I've just resorted to chewing mint gum during school or when I'm around friends and such. It's annoying but what else can ya do?

    If you find a solution let me know

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  • 5 years ago

    Doesn't seem to be an oral hygiene problem so it could be gasses in the stomach causing the bad breath.(especially with it getting worse when you don't eat) A little known and cheap but effective remedy is charcoal tablets. The charcoal should absorb the stomach gasses and can can be purchased from most health food stores (eg, in the UK, Holland & Barratt)

  • 5 years ago

    you probably have decay. go to the dentist and ask for a deep cleaning. he can detect cavities; they may be deep if you suffer from chronic bad breath. and even tho the cleaning may be painful to a point, it is better than dealing with large decay

  • Kevin7
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    You should consult your medical doctor,it could be a medical problem

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Floss.

    Then check with your dentist.

  • 5 years ago

    too many chatting on lessons

  • 5 years ago

    floss

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