I have a problem...a bad breath problem!

Queen.Bess

Please help me! OH has been complaining recently that my breath isn't as fragrant as he'd like it to be and so it's needs sorting!

I was just wondering whether anyone had any remedies, maybe using natural ingredients or items I could find in the kitchen, which could help a wife in need and would save me money in having to buy mouthwash!

I might not be alone here, so any suggestions might not only help me!

Thank you!

Churchmouse

Traditionally chewing parsley or mint are supposed to help

Sharra

Try brushing your tongue as well as your teeth, lots of yukky stuff lurks there, make sure you are flossing too - also bad breath can be a sign that your digestive system isn't in tip top condition, make sure you are eating healthy stuff etc.

FTB83

I would say the same as Sharra - try brushing your tongue aswell as your teeth. I also found that dairy products made my breath worse, most notably milk in tea. If you have a lot of dairy bits, perhaps try to cut down and see what happens.

weemee

Hi,

Do you visit the dentist on a regular basis?

If not, I know it's not everyones favourite place, but a quick checkup might be in order.

Regards

frostyspice

I agree with weemee's post, my OH had this and the dentist found that he had an infected and broken tooth, hence the bad breath.

wigginsmum

Do you go a long time between meals? If you do, your stomach acid could be causing it. Also, are your sinuses okay?

Chewing curly parsley is very effective - my friend eats a lot of garlic and keeps a big pot of parsley near the phone to freshen her breath.

Dead_Eye_Jones

its likely to be the bacteria in ya mouth, the best solution is good oral hygiene. Brushing teeth is the obvious one, but get flossing - this helps too as the bacteria makes its home in the gum line, it is normal to have cavaties between the teeth and gum where bacteria thrives, as gum disease sets in these get bigger and the problem gets worse - this is why prevention is so important.

Mouth wash, floss, brush, and go make an appointment with the hygenist at you local practice, they will help you with good techniques and give you a good clean too.

GL!

madauri

Try chewing clove. It's a powerful disinfectant. I also agree with Sharra.If your partner didn't use to complain but does now it may mean a tooth is undergoing an unpleasant process. Check it out.

greenpixey

wigginsmum wrote:

- my friend eats a lot of garlic and keeps a big pot of parsley near the phone to freshen her breath.

why near the phone? surely here breath can't be that bad :rotfl:

Pink.

Hi Queen.Bess,

You should get more help with this on the Health board, so I have moved your thread over there for you.

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