Dry Mouth

I have tried everything possible to cure this!! I bought online mouthwash treatments called pro-fresh that helped for a while (about 2 years) then I guess my body became immune to it b/c I’m back in the same predicament. I floss and use a tongue scraper TWICE a day! This is very embarrassing and I haven’t asked my Dentist yet just b/c its so shameful. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Store shelves are overflowing with mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to help people control bad breath. Yet these products help control bad breath (halitosis) only temporarily. And, they actually may be less effective in controlling bad breath than simply rinsing your mouth with water after brushing and flossing your teeth.

Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with proper dental hygiene.

Try the following steps to improve or prevent bad breath:

Brush your teeth after you eat. Keep a toothbrush at work to brush after eating.
Floss at least once a day. Proper flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth.
Brush your tongue. Giving your tongue a good brushing removes dead cells, bacteria and food debris. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush your tongue with at least five to 15 strokes. Pay particular attention to the middle third of the tongue, where most of the bacteria tend to collect.
Clean your dentures well. If you wear a bridge or a partial or complete denture, clean it thoroughly at least once a day or as directed by your dentist.
Drink plenty of water. To keep your mouth moist, be sure to consume plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol. Chewing gum (preferably sugarless) or sucking on candy (preferably sugarless) also stimulates saliva, washing away food particles and bacteria. If you have chronic dry mouth, your dentist or doctor may additionally prescribe an artificial saliva preparation or an oral medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.
Use a fairly new toothbrush. Change your toothbrush every three to four months, and choose a soft-bristled toothbrush.
Schedule regular dental checkups. At least twice a year, see your dentist to have your teeth or dentures examined and cleaned.

Please my dears I have a long standing problem of halitosis(bad breath)is not from my buccal cavity(mouth),is not from my stomach but I donot know where it comes from.but sometimes there is a small but stincky "dough"like matter( white) comes out of my mouth .I feel it comes from upper nasal cavity.now I am in 30s .I experiece this problem through out all my life .I am very troubled and separeted from social lives.even I am developing some psychological problems like highly suspiscious,exagerated fear,suddenly smell a bad scent with no identified sourse the like .I have taken all high grade antibiotics in high standard hospitals by ENT DEPARTMENTS but there is no improvement.What hurted me too much is isolation I have no friends they donot want near to me .please please if you have exprience to solve this problem help me .Even I welcome very much those who want to help me and follow my problem privately. contact me throuhg my e-mail ethioawra@yahoo.com
thank you

I feel so bad for you !! Sorry I cant relate on this problem but I will try to help- Some other causes of bad breath are GERD ,diabetes, sinusitus,kidney failure and periodontis -but have you tried doing a search on this and maybe doing a search on home remedies for this – i would try getting a second opinion from another doctor -there must be a solution – here are some natural methods – try drinking Green Tea, eating lots of yogurt, sucking on a cinnamon stick , or chewing on Parsley- hope this helps – and it will get better -nothing can last forever not even bad breath -this too shall pass!!! hope you get better soon good luck !!!

1. Floss every day. If you don’t, you’re growing a halitosis garden in your mouth.

2. Consider what you’re eating. Raw onions, raw or cooked garlic, foods that contain onions or garlic (eg, hot dogs), and some other foods can cause both bad mouth odor and nasty belch odor.

3. Try daily antibacterial mouthwash.

4. Most important, if you try all of the above for a week and are sure you still have halitosis, see your doctor. Halitosis can be the first sign of certain diseases. This is not likely, but it’s important to rule it out if the other ideas don’t pan out.

I know what you guys are saying. But I don’t have dental insurance or the money right now. Do you know of any methods or dental insurance I may be able to afford?

Fresh parsley or a strong mint are often effective ways to fight temporary bad breath. Avoid smoking. Otherwise, follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.

usually the halitoss is due to plaque.plaque is something on your teeth that can be removed when u brushes your teeth.but sometimes if plaque still presence,then it will cause halitosis.some people may have halitosis if they have dry mouth.dry mouth can either be due to stress or some underlying medical problem.if u think you have dry mouth,then you can practice frequent sipping of water or chew chewing gum.but if it doesnt help,then you should meet your dentist and ask for professional advise

and i get gassy when i dont get to sleep at night or after ANY meal, why is that?

halitosis is gone after eliminating the gas and feces.

and when i am gassy my skin becomes horrible so whats the problem?

There are many causes of bad breath, so if you are sure of your oral hygiene then perhaps you have to look into other causes of bad breath. http://www.themouthdoctor.com/badbreath/54-badbreathstomach.htm can give information on other causes of bad breath. Best go for a check up with your dentist just to be sure, it may indicate a larger health problem. I wish you well!

I have bad breath constantly, even after i have brushed me teeth. please help with any home cures!!

Ask your doctor to check you out for stomach and lung problems, bad breath often comes from the stomach or lungs

Is there a holistic vet in the house?
Please help, I don’t want to give her chemicals.

Bad breath can be caused by a poor diet and accumulation of plaque on the teeth.

Have you looked at your dog’s teeth? I professional cleaning at the vet’s might do wonders.

Have you heard of the BARF diet for dogs? It’s fairly easy to do and getting some wholesome meat and vegetables into the dog’s diet is something you should consider. Chewing on chunks of meat and bone will keep your dog’s teeth in excellent condition and should eliminate bad breath problems.

In public. It should be a crime punishable by a $100.00 fine for the first offense, 200.00 for the second, and then 30 days in jail.

We should let our voices be heard, and make this legislation pass in every state.

What is halitosis? No way.

I can barely stand to kiss my new "friend" because of his breath. I can’t bring myself to say anything to him so I was thinking of leaving this note along with mouthwash, a tongue scraper, a new toothbrush and maybe some floss. Here is the note:

I’ve tried subtle hints but they didn’t work and there is no nice way to say this so I’m just going to come out with it.
You seriously need to instill some better hygiene habits into your day.
Ultimately you need to see a dentist and I know you know that but in the mean time please do your best to use these products. A tongue scraper can do wonders for the breath (hint hint). Enjoyment of future kisses depends on it. If nothing else please try of respect for me.

Would you be offended by this? If so, what would you add or change?

To keep getting kissed, I’ll scrape whatever you want.