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  • Jul 23, 2012, 03:26 AM
    ZCR
    I'm battling bad breath: help!
    Um, okay. I'm a good kid, brush my teeth everyday, don't eat junk (... out of choice).
    On several occasions, though, someone or the other has pointed out that my breath isn't too 'pleasant/normal'. Help :(
  • Jul 27, 2012, 08:58 PM
    flow35
    Drink plain Green Tea or try eating some acidy fruit
  • Jul 27, 2012, 09:01 PM
    joypulv
    You may have decay (cavities) or gum disease (gingivitis) that doesn't hurt and you can't taste or smell yourself. Can you and have you seen a dentist?
  • Jul 28, 2012, 09:51 AM
    ZCR
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    You may have decay (cavities) or gum disease (gingivitis) that doesn't hurt and you can't taste or smell yourself. Can you and have you seen a dentist?

    I intend to, tomorrow :\
  • Aug 1, 2012, 06:12 AM
    ivoryce
    How often do you get teeth cleaning? It should be every 6 months. Bad breath is a result of bacteria on the mouth. Tarter/plaque build up will give bad breath (teeth cleaning is necessary), gingivitis (good oral hygiene including - and particularly - flossing will help, salt water rinses - several minutes each time), cavities and a dry mouth can.

    Solutions: brush 2-3 times a day, floss 2-3 times a day, brush your tongue, use a salt-water rinse regularly, keep hydrated, reduce sugar intake (and be sure to floss well after sugar consumption) get regular tooth cleanings (this is a huge one and should remedy a lot) and get a check up to make sure you don't have dental decay (cavities)

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