Dry Mouth

My chihuahua is four pounds and there isn’t a lot of room for treats because he needs to fit in nutritious food. (Plus I am still training him so I need to reserve small treats for that).
What is the best product for his bad breath?

Brush! My small dog likes the electric toothbrush because it makes noise and he likes to bite it. No toothpaste! Baking soda would work though…

Also, if you feed him a diet high in fiber and without any corns or by products his system can balance out and his bile will be less pungent. Also, cut back on the table foods and feed him dry kibble only for a while. The chewing will be good for his teeth.

I got my wisdom tooth removed almost 2 weeks ago and I’m having bad breath, pains, and ooze after night. Why is this?

You might have a dry socket which means your blood clot got dislodged, go back to where you got them taken out so they can help you with that.

Mints don’t work, he does brush his teeth, but still his breath continues to be bad.

Is he brushing his tongue too? he should do this (gently, of course).
If he keeps having bad breath you should see a dentist. I don’t mean to alarm you but this kind of problem can be a "mirror" for other diseases so is better to prevent than to be sorrow later.

my dog has really bad breath, but wont eat any type of denta bone or teeth cleaner, any other suggestions?
he is 12 years old, and my parents wont pay for a teeth cleaning at the vets unfourtunatly

Add fresh parsley to her/his food. It’s great for freshening breath and very easy to grow at home, so no need to keep going to the shop for it.

I had a tonsillectomy on Wednesday, June 24. It has been 5 days since my tonsillectomy, today being Sunday, June 28. Aside from the excruciating pain, my mouth has an awful taste 24/7. And My breath smells disgusting when i breathe. Is it normal to have bad breath following the procedure?

Bad breath can come any time because the primary cause of bad breath is the tongue where bacteria produce those bad smells. I suggest you brush your teeth and then clean your tongue with a very good tongue cleaner. I use OraBrush tongue cleaner because it is designed to clean the back of the tongue. Remember, your toothbrush is designed to clean your teeth, not your tongue.

I have horrible bad breath in the morning and it continues through the day. I don’t usually eat in the morning but I brush my teeth AND my tounge hard and with lots of toothpaste but it comes back 2 or 3 hours later. Help?

You may have post nasal drip that adds to the bacteria already in your mouth. While you are sleeping your mouth is dry and the bacteria thrive which is why you wake up with bad morning breath. Commercial toothpaste and mouthwash actually make your breath worse too. Read this free e-book which explains in detail the causes of bad breath and how to get rid of it for good. You won’t wake up with morning breath at all.

My husband had four wisdom teeth pulled 4 months ago and I have noticed that his breath is very different and quite bad. I was wondering if that is normal, or could it mean something is wrong? I would also like to know if there is anything he can do about it, although he does not notice any difference.
My husband has always had what I consider to be rather bad oral hygeine habits, so I am not sure if this is contributing to the problem. He usually only brushes his teeth once a day, and for only about 30 seconds. He does not complain of any pain or tenderness and doesn’t seem to have any other symptoms.

that is not normal…. he may have something going on.
He can try to rinse with 1 part hydrogen peroxide and 3 parts warm water,then rinse well with water.Then mouth wash after..DO NOT swollow the peroxide sollution.
He could also try rinsing with warm water(4-6oz.) and 1 teaspoon of table salt.Rinse with mouthwash after.
If he has any tenderness,he may have a small sliver of tooth that remained,it could be popping up & down,causing just enough to allow an infection..he could also have some gum disease starting
Best bet is to see the dentist about it.

I have a chihuahua dog. He is 3 years old, and I have had him for one month. He has some serious bad breath. Any ideas on what the problem could be?

Dog bad breath is caused by bacteria on the top of the tongue, just like in humans. To cure bad breath, this bacteria must be clean off, just like in humans. I have witnessed a Vet clean the top of a dog’s tongue with OraBrush tongue cleaner to cure the dog’s bad breath. Dog bad breath can also be caused by plaque on the dog’s teeth which must also be cleaned off. This requires a visit to the Vet. Cleaning the tongue can be done at home. OraBrush was developed for humans, however, it can also be used for dog bad breath.

I have really bad breath and I don’t know how to get rid of it. I’ve tried gargling salt water, a tongue scrubber, mouthwash, mint gum, mint sprays, but it’s still there.

If it bad teeth or a gum problem you might need a dentist.

If it is a stomach problem then chlorophyll might help.

Chlorophyll is an internal deodorant that deodorises your interior and reduces the odour of everything that comes out so if it reduces stomach odours then your breath should improve.

I am having trouble controlling my bad breath. I brush my teeth regularly, and use mouthwash. I still have recurring bad breath that comes back during the day, usually by early afternoon. I was wondering if anyone had a method to try for a more long lasting effect. Thanks.
My fiancee thanks you in advance!

You should be brushing after every meal, roughly three times per day for at least two minutes at a time. You should be using floss after every meal, and use mouthwash and a tongue scraper at least twice each day. Pay attention to what kinds of foods that you are eating. Also, do you have problems with dry mouth? Dry mouth and post nasal drip can cause bad breath, so keep hydrated. Have regular dental checkups (roughly once every six months) to ensure that you do not have cavities or gum disease. Also, you should go to the doctor if it is a concern for you, since Underlying health conditions like diabetes can cause bad breath.

You might want to avoid gum and mints that contain sugar because sugar actually FEEDS the bad breath-causing bacteria!

You can also try natural cures such as baking soda, green cardamom, parsley/mint garnishes, brussel sprouts, and green tea. These help deodorize the halitosis.