What is the best way to cure halitosis and how do you tell a friend that they have it?
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Sometimes halitosys is causes by bad teeth, or by not brushing you gums or taungue.Just hand them some breath mints they usually get the hint
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Baking soda is a great remedy for bad breath, because it changes the pH in your mouth and makes it a less friendly environment for many bacteria.\n\nTry the baking soda solution. You can add extra punch to your Water Pik by using a baking soda solution to clean your teeth. You can brush on baking soda with a toothbrush and then rinse with water or use your Water Pik,  What I really recommend is mixing baking soda with warm water, pouring that solution into the Water Pik and using it to irrigate your teeth and mouth.\n\nBrush your tongue. Perhaps the most overlooked way of eliminating bad breath is to brush the top surface of the tongue when you brush your teeth. Although there are many causes of bad breath, usually the odor arises from the surface of the tongue. That's because the tongue is covered with microscopic, hairlike projections that trap and harbor plaque and food.  A daily, gentle brushing (including the top of your tongue) unlodges these odorous particles.\n\nOr give it a wipe. Don't have a toothbrush handy? Not to worry. Simply take a hanky or a piece of gauze and give your tongue a good wiping. Even a quick wipe is good for removing the coating on your tongue that can cause bad breath.\n\nJust about any type of mouthwash will temporarily mask the odors of bad breath--usually for about 20 minutes. But to eliminate the foul smell choose a mouthwash that contains zinc. Zinc has a tendency to do a lot of things to inhibit the production of sulfur compounds that cause bad breath. Zinc mouthwashes don't taste as metallic as copper-containing oral products.
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No someone should tell the person with bad breath the truth..If it were me I'd wanna know.
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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.
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Umm I think the bacteria in your mouth causes bad breath. Not brushing your teeth can result in having these bacteria, constantly. \n\nIf the person is your good friend I recommend you tell them when no one is around and hand them a stick of gum or something.
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1. Mouthwash.\n2. Chewing Gum.\n3. Chewing On Mint\n4. Breath Freshener Spray\n5. Tongue Scraper.\n6. Brush More Often.
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Unfortunately, there is only one solution I can think of to remedy his problem.  You're going to have to help him find something else to do with his mouth.  =)
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Don't respond to it at all.  If they are "Proud" of it then it sounds like a control issue.  Show them that they can get just as much or even more attention being clean than by being offensive.  If this person is truly your friend then you should discuss the matter in a serious way.  If they don't want to respond seriously then kiss them off. (no don't kiss them)  But let them know that their behavior is pushing you and others away.\n\nIt also is important for their over all health.  With a mouth in poor condition the whole body is affected.  Bad breath comes from two main sources: Tooth decay, which is serious if they want to keep a full set of teeth in their mouth all their life; and from bacteria.  Bacteria can bring many other health related problems, such as Periodontal disease.  PD is linked to heart trouble (not making this stuff up) and can bring down the overall health of the whole body.\n\nIf you are their friend then do them a favor and advise them to care for their mouth.  It's serious.  Otherwise, just write them off and let them be the way they choose to be.
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Apart from brushing your teeth, brush your tongue as well.  Also, floss twice a day.\n\nSometimes the problem can't ever be resolved.  If you still have problems and you're brushing and flossing as you should, see a doctor.  Oftentimes bad breath can be a symptom for an underlying health condition.
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Homemade Mouthwash\n\nMix equal parts of salt and baking soda as a mouthwash that sweetens the breath.  http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/tips?tipID.5040+page.11+cats.1.5+search.more+ref.Health+nPage.15+nLinks.0\n\nIngredients:\n\n1/4 cup apple cider vinegar\n2 cups boiling water\nDirections:\n\nCombine vinegar with boiling water and let cool. Store in a clean bottle and use as needed.\n\nThis recipe for Homemade Mouthwash serves/makes 2.25 cups.\n\nhttp://mixes.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recipetemplate.php?mid=17091\n\nThis site has 5 recipes:  http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/homemade-recipes/mouthwash.htm
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Bad breath is most of time due to Digestion troubles not tooth decay. I am sure she has some sort of digestion trouble, you can ask her and she will reconfirm my assesment. And her Bad Breath can be treated and cured according to to the symptoms she feels with appropriate Homeopathic remedies without any side effects or complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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Soak them in "Polident Smokers Denture Cleanser" and use "Sea-Bond Denture Brightening Gel." They work like a charm for stained dentures due to smoke, berries...whatever.\n\nTake care
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rinse with hot salt water and baking soda.\ntry not to rub your tongue on it\n\ni have one right now :(
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I think the approach to take, or not take, depends on whether your friends bad breath is just an occasional occurance?  Something that happens with the same frequency as others, like you and me, because we happened to eat something odorous recently?  Or...and here's the one that you may want to chat with your friend about...is the bad breath a thing of consistency.  In other words, day after day, week after week, no matter what your friend eats, etc, he/she seems to have bad breath. I think you should diplomatically talk to her about it.  The reason why I feel that way is because (depending on age, etc) bad breath with a medical cause, can affect your friends standing in her job, career goals, job interviews, many things that are important to her in life but the breath, left untreated, could frustrate or douse her ambitions altogether.  Bad breath may be caused by things other than garlic in the spaghetti.
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The clinical term for bad breath is halitosis.  Bad breath is primarily caused by poor oral hygiene, but can also can be caused by retained food particles or gum disease. Proper brushing including brushing the tongue, cheeks, and the roof of the mouth will remove bacteria and food particles. Flossing removes accumulated bacteria, plaque and food that may be trapped between teeth. Mouth rinses are effective in temporary relief of bad breath. Consult your dentist and/or physician if the condition persists.\n\nIt is important to practice good oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day. To alleviate the odor, clean your tongue with your toothbrush or a tongue scraper, a plastic tool that scrapes away bacteria that builds on the tongue. Chewing sugar-free gum also may help control the odor. If you have dentures or a removable appliance, such as a retainer or mouthguard, clean the appliance thoroughly before placing it back in your mouth. Before you use mouth rinses, deodorizing sprays or tablets, talk with your dentist because these products only mask the odor temporarily, and some products work better than others.
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mouth iteration . use luke warm salt water this will help it. my opion?
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stop tryin please people.  u cant not hurt everyones feelings.  just offer the person wit bad breath gum all the time.  get the flavored gum so they dont suspect ur hintin that.  i have no clue wat to do for the person u not friends wit.