How Bad Is Your Breath? 14 Simple Tips For Reduce Mouth Odor

Bad breath, morning breath, breath odor or halitosis are all terms used to describe a noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled on the breath.

[Joseph Okello]

My tdaughetr since age 2 years has been suffering bad mouth smell todate now she is approaching four years. what is the problem?

[john hurkins]

okay i notice i have bad breath after i smoke.. i brush 3x's in the morning alone use mouthwash but im very parniod about my breath everytime somebody talks or laughs i think they're laughing at my breath.. i carry gum around all day every day i need advice on how do i know if my breath stinks because i tried licking my wrist..i didnt smell anything..i blew a breath in my hand i didnt smell anything.. i put cotton balls in my mouth and rubed it against my tongue i didnt smell anything.. i just need to know if my breath stinks! it's messin up my life i avoid close relationships is it just me or does my breath does stink..i asked a couple of people do my breath stink and they said they didn't smell anything..and everybody i talk to it seems like there breath stink or is it mines?..please help me thank you

[Dr Amit]

What you suffer from is probably not Halitosis (breath odour), but Halitophobia - the fear from having bad breath.
Smokers do have more bad breath than most people - but that still doesn't mean you have bad breath. Researches show that almost 30% of the people think that they have bad breath (and many of them are obsessed with it just as much as you) while professional odour-judges find they don't suffer from it.
You can read more about it at http://www.smellwell.com - and even fill out a research form they have.
Do yourself a favor and ask a friend or a relative - one you can trust - whether you have bad breath or not.
If the answer is that you do - ask your dentist about it.
If the answer is that you don't - consider consulting a psycholigist.

[ttt]

i have bad breath even though i brush my teeth, floss, or brush my tongue..i dunt know wat to do?

[Bernie Rivera]

I'm a 47 year old man ,and i have low esteem,can't eat,smile,don't talk as much,sad I don't have ins,or money But i do pray to GOD that someone can help me..the only thing that i can do

[Bernie Rivera]

i'm a 47 year old man ,that can't eat,smile ao talk to people face to face i need to cover my mouth when i speak,i do have very low esteem,i have no ins, money, but faith in GOD that someone will help me one day..

[Lynda]

Bernie Rivera wrote:

i'm a 47 year old man ,that can't eat,smile ao talk to people face to face i need to cover my mouth when i speak,i do have very low esteem,i have no ins, money, but faith in GOD that someone will help me one day..

Sounds like you need a good dentist/periodontist and therapist. Good luck with that.

[Northerner]

Breath odors don't always come from the mouth - stomach can sometimes be the culprit. Breath issues are not funny, but I don't understand how some feel the need to resort to silence so as not to offend others. I've gotten some whiffs of some pretty horrible breath, so I carefully position myself in a 'safe distance'.
Here's something for a little chuckle - and remember, you're not alone:
A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The Groom-to-be, overcoming his fear, decided to ask his father for advice. "Father," he said, "I am deeply concerned about the success of my marriage. I love my fiancée, very much, but you see, I have smelly feet - it's horrible, and I'm afraid that my future wife will be put off by them." "No problem," said dad, "all you have to do is wash your feet as often as possible, and always wear socks...even to bed." Well, to him this seemed a workable solution.
The bride-to-be, overcoming her fear as well, decided to take her problem up her mom. "Mom," she said, "When I wake up in the morning my breath is truly awful." "Honey," her mother consoled, "everyone has bad breath in the morning." "No, you don't
understand. My morning breath is so bad, I'm afraid that my new husband will not want to sleep in the same room with me."
Her mother said simply, "Try this. In the morning, get straight out of bed, and head for the bathroom and brush your teeth. The key is, not to say a word until you've brushed your teeth. Not a word," her mother affirmed. Well, she thought it was certainly worth a try. The loving couple were finally married in a beautiful ceremony. Not forgetting the advice each had received, he with his perpetual socks and she with her morning silence, they managed quite nicely. Early one morning, shortly before dawn, the husband wakes and was startled to find that one of his socks had come off! Fearful of the consequences, he frantically searches the bed. This, of course, woke his bride and without thinking, she asked, "what on Earth are you doing?" "Oh no!" he gasped in shock..."you've swallowed my sock!!"

[Darren]

Hi, I was just wondering for some reason i brush my teeth 3 times a day, but still about 1 hour after i have brushed them if I rub my bottom teeth with my finger they smell really bad, also if i push on the gums underneath thenm there is always blood on my finger only a little bit but it happens everytime i do it, the main thing i'm worried about is the smell when i rub my bottom teeth and its only the bottom teeth that do this can you tell me why please

[Bruce]

Have you read the article on fighting bad breath on the News-Leader website. It has some good tips.

Bruce

[Darren]

this isnt to do with bad breath its to do with my teeth

[Lynda]

Darren wrote:

this isnt to do with bad breath its to do with my teeth

Then consult a dentist..........maybe even a periodontist (more than likely it's gum disease). But why are you bringing up problems with you teeth on a smoking forum?

[Rick]

What ever you do. Please don't give up. I have been dealing with this affliction for many years. Times when I thought I had it licked someone casually takes their finger to their nose and rubs it, its like pscyologically taking a bat to my head. I do agree, very embarassing. It make you question life at times. I know there is a reason why I'm here. God does not make junk. If we trust Him he has to give us answers. "Don't give up!!!"

[Northerner]

Darren wrote:

this isnt to do with bad breath its to do with my teeth

..well, it IS a 'breath' forum, so if you got sweet breath, share your secret.

[Darren]

because i smoke

[Darren]

i dont have a sweet breath because my teeth and gums make it bad not my tounge

[Darren]

jesus mate i'm not suicidal

[Darren]

Lynda your the only 1 that has a decent suggestion thank you for your help

[Robin]

Lynda wrote:

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Then consult a dentist..........maybe even a periodontist (more than likely it's gum disease). But why are you bringing up problems with you teeth on a smoking forum?

This a forum for mouth odors or bad breath.

[Lynda]

Robin wrote:

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This a forum for mouth odors or bad breath.

No, this topic is about bad breath and mouth odors under the heading of "Smoking News" and the sub heading of "Smoking Forums". THAT's why I asked.