Why don't people with bad breath have better personal hygiene?
450661
tongue scrapers work wonders.\nif i brush my teeth, but I don't use my scraper, I still get bad breath.
532281
lmao most people that are toothless never brushed! so why would they bother? damage already done
400499
Hali tonic  some other things to help:\n Brush your teeth after every meal and before you go to bed \nDon't smoke! \nGargle with a peppermint and fennel flavored mouth wash \nChewing raw celery sticks helps to freshen breath \nMake sure that your toothbrush is kept clean and sterilized \nDry mouth is a frequent cause of bad breath. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day \nDo not go on starvation diets. Regular chewing and swallowing helps with saliva production and can help to prevent dry mouth \nUse Detox Drops to cleanse your system \nTake a course of Candidate if you suspect that you have Candida overgrowth (Candidiasis). Symptoms include fatigue, frequent yeast infections, digestive disorders, excessive gas and odor problems \nClearing underlying and chronic sinus infections can help to prevent bad breath
437067
All the answers are correct.  Floss, brush your tongue, use a good mouth wash like, Listerine, brush at least twice a day or after every meal.  Also certain infections or plaque built up on your teeth can cause bad breath.  See your dentist regularly.  Some people with bad breath is not caused by anything in the mouth.  It could be your digestive system.
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Bad Breath Cause:\n\nBad breath may be due to a number of reasons such as bad dental hygiene, bacteria in mouth, infection, diabetes, drugs, gum disease, heavy metal accumulation, liver disease, smoking, sulfur, and tooth decay. Bad breath is due to anaerobic bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and throat, that produce smelly sulfur compounds when they come in contact with proteins which cause bad breath. Plaque on the tongue can cause bad breath where bacteria can grow. If you do not clean your mouth after consuming alcoholic drinks, tobacco chewing, cigarette smoking, and foods like onions, garlic, etc., it can contribute to bad breadth.\n\nA deficiency of vitamin B and/or zinc may be the cause of your bad breath. Try taking a supplement with the advise of your Medical doctor.\n\nBad Breath Cure\n\nBrush your teeth in the morning, in the evening, and after every meal, specially after consuming milk products, fish and meat.\nBrush your tongue along with your teeth regularly.\nWash the tongue with baking soda dissolved in warm water to reduce the acidity in your mouth making a less-friendly environment for the bacteria to grow.\nBrush and floss teeth regularly.\nClean and replace your toothbrush regularly.\nAvoid mouthwashes with dyes and alcohol. Mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorine dioxide, sodium chlorite or zinc may serve as an antibacterial agent, that can control the number of anaerobic bacteria in mouth.\nParsley, coriander, basil, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen, cardamom seeds, cinnamon bark, clove, fennel or anise seeds are great breath freshners. Slowly chew any of these herbs and allow the saliva to build up in your mouth.\nA recent study (Feb 2005) reported to the International Association for Dental research suggests that eating plain yogurt for 6 weeks can sweeten your breath because it reduces levels of offensive compounds produced by bacteria in the mouth by 80%.\nRinse your mouth before sleeping with a glass of water with the juice of half a lemon added.\nDrink plenty of water throughout the day.\nTalk to your periodontist about gum and teeth problems that might be the cause of bad breath.\nIf you keep teeth, tongue, and mouth clean, you will not suffer from the problem of bad breath. You should take all care in cleaning your teeth by using proper tooth brush and adopting correct brushing technique. Follow the good oral hygiene rules. Please read all the information given in the related links given above.
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Depends. If they are sick inside it could be from that. \nMost people who have halitosis have unhealthy gums and teeth. Vitamin C is needed in much larger doses than is recommended by the goverment for good health of their teeth and gums. Vitamin C literally makes your gums and capillaries in your body, stronger. \n\nFlossing is another one. You can brush till the day is long and if you do not floss you will continue with bad breath. Food is stuck in our teeth on a daily basis. If not removed, it rots. \n\nKeeping your mouth hydrated is another way to cut down on bad breath. Your mouth is not meant to get dry, when it does it causes bad breath.
12123
I guess there is no answer to this question!  Why don't people keep themselves clean in general?? LAZINESS!!!\nI see people with nasty teeth, hair, nails, clothes and  they just don't care!  I was three people away from a lady the other day and I could smell her breath!! YUCK!  People just don't care enough about themselves!
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see this web page from the american dental association, then see your dentist or doctor if appropriate.\n\nhttp://www.ada.org/public/topics/bad_breath.asp
627006
It's better to come from you then have him walking around stinking without knowing it.  It's possible he needs dental work done.  There are also stomach diseases that cause bad breath too.  It's time to have a sit down and just straight talk about it.  He might seem hurt but in the end he'll be grateful you told him.
60719
I saw on 20/20 or Primetime that mouthwash isn't as good for you as expected. Well for clean breath anyway. They had said that the alcohol in mouthwash temporarily stops saliva production which causes bad breath quicker. See, saliva helps to dissolve plaque and food particles so if you aren't producing saliva then your breath will get nastier quicker. My dentist told me the best bet is floss and good brushing techniques will do a far more superior job. Just my 2 cents worth.
419673
If you are a true friend you will tell the person that their breath stinks. Otherwise they will continue on and everyone else except them will notice this, which is the more embarassing senario. It is difficult because we as people have gotten to the point we don't want to offend anyone.
864643
That would be nice...... but plaque still needs to be removed manually, mouthwashes just can't remove it from around and below the gumline where it causes most problems\n\nI think I'll be doing my job for a bit longer yet !! :0)
160456
Brush your tongue and floss.  These are the biggest causes of bad breath.  Do not overdo the mouthwash!!!
424172
Brushing your tongue, there are toothbrushes that has the extra tongue brushing thingy on them, gets rid of bacteria in your mouth, along with whatever is in your mouth as a whole. It is also said, on tv ads, that 95% of bad breath smelling bacteria are located in the tongue.........so brush three times daily, minty fresh, awesome smile and totally kissable
317837
because it is toothpaste. it was made to clean you teeth and take away the bad breath. it has a lot of mint in it too.
289335
Halitosis is bad breath. It has many causes, including decaying teeth, oral infections, gum disease, food particles between the teeth or on the tongue, tonsillitis, sinus infections, digestive problems, lung disease, etc. If your dentist can't find the cause, see your doctor to check for the other conditions.
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If you use a tongue cleaner, floss, eat mints, and mouthwash it should work.  If you are still having bad breath after doing all this, see a dentist.  As weird as it seems, it could be signs of a serious condition.