Tangerina Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Well, actually I've always known that, my mom always told me I did... I think some people just have it worse. I'm pretty good about brushing my teeth and tongue, but I could be better about flossing regularly. Most of the time it is fine but I think when I get bad breath it is worse than other people's, my dad is like that too. A lot of the time I can tell when I do but I can't tell how bad it is.... Poor boyfriend, we were having this really 'deep' talk about everything under the sun and about our relationship (which I'm sure I'll make some emo posts about once I process, it was a really good talk though) and the topic got around to this friend who hid her sexual past from her ex even though everyone else knows every detail. We were also talking about how she got an STD because she didn't use condoms with either of her current guys. I said I didn't know how someone could keep a lie going with their SO and that I'm kind of incapable of big lies with someone I'm in a relationship with because it makes me feel worse to lie than to tell a sucky truth, and then my boyfriend was like "while we are being honest... I feel really bad saying this...." So I thought he was gonna continue on the current topic of hiding sexual past and STDs and tell me he had a secret past or something and I just about had a heart attack but he ended up saying... "Sometimes you have really bad breath and I'll be feeling all romantic but then it will make me not want to kiss and cuddle or have sex. I'm really sorry, I feel bad saying that!" I laughed because I thought it was going to be something really bad and I assured him that I would feel really nervous saying that to someone but that it doesn't make me feel bad to hear it. I mean, deep down I go "oh :(" that it made him feel 'less romantic' sometimes, but it is just one of those things that goes along with having a body and I'll try to eat more gum between brushing. At least now he feels he can tell me if it is bothering him! I would much rather have a little embarrassment of being told to go brush my teeth and being all yummy and sexy than being less than sexy without even knowing it. My ex had horrible BO but I kind of like man smell so it didn't bother me but it freaked everyone else out really bad and it was hilarious seeing everyone trying to give him hints. "You can use our washing machine, you really should wash those pants." Once my mom told him to sit on the other side of the boat to 'balance it out' but really she just didn't want to be downwind, LOL.... With stuff like this you just gotta laugh... Mostly just sharing a weird moment, but anyone have good tips about how to get rid of bad breath besides brushing teeth and tongue and flossing? Link to post Share on other sites
laRubiaBonita Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 try eating yogurt. the cause of your bad breath maybe from bacteria in your stomach. the active cultures in yogurt can help get rid of the stinky ones. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Good advice. I would also go and get my teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist of hygienist if I were you. Flossing and mouthwash may help, although I never recommend Listerine, its not that good. Link to post Share on other sites
Totoro Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Do some research on "halitosis" (sp?) online... You'll probably find a lot of tips Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Critic Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Are you on a low carb diet ? If you are then google ketone breath.. when your body doesn't get enough carbs it produces ketones which shows up on your breath.. and it smells real bad..almost rank Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tangerina Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Thanks for the tips! I'll try the yogurt thing, I really like yogurt (which is weird cuz I used to hate it) and I want to get into Greek cooking so that works out well... Nope to low carb diet, I'm a runner and a vegetarian so I'm pretty carb-tastic in general... but yeah, those low carb things can mess up you breath and your kidneys. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 You should definitely see a dentist too- esp if you haven't been in a while. From your friendly dentist. Its amazing what those cleans can do... Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tangerina Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 I think you're right! I haven't been in a while and I live a few blocks from one and I've been meaning to make an appointment, but school has been so stressful! I really should do it soon, though, because I only get to be on my parent's insurance until December, it would be good to get any big medical stuff taken care of before then. Maybe I should get a boob implant while I'm at it. Link to post Share on other sites
KittenMoon Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Tangerina- I've been in your bfs position where I've told my now-ex-bf he had bad breath. He took it bad every time, even though I tried to tell him it didn't mean I didn't love him, or want to kiss him, etc. But it was icky sometimes. Brushing and mouthwash didn't much help. FInally realized it came from further back, in the back mouth throat area, and mostly occured when he ate certain things (onions for example, even though the bad breath didn't smell oniony) I guess I am saying 1) see if there's a pattern of bad (or worse) breath after certain foods, and 2) DOn't take it too personally. Oh, and I've read chewing parsely can help too. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I've always thought my idea of brushing with hydrogen pyroxide was extremely clever. I've never had a problem with bad breath though. Not that anyone has told me about. Link to post Share on other sites
Miel Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 What everyone else said, and drink lots of water and avoid refined sugar. Link to post Share on other sites
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I've always thought my idea of brushing with hydrogen pyroxide was extremely clever. I've never had a problem with bad breath though. Not that anyone has told me about. It's pEroxide. H2O2. I'm missing Pinky around here. You could use bleach, too, but I don't think it smells too good. Link to post Share on other sites
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 What everyone else said, and drink lots of water and avoid refined sugar. Agreed. Water, and lots of it. You said you're a runner, Tangerina...you'd be needing water by the gallon. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Pyroxide is the kind that's flammable. Look it up. You think there are any germs in a fire eater's mouth? I think not. Link to post Share on other sites
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Pyroxide is the kind that's flammable. Look it up. You think there are any germs in a fire eater's mouth? I think not. You're right. I stand corrected. No, there wouldn't be any germs in a fire eater's mouth. Or what's left of the mouth. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 You're right. I stand corrected. No kidding? Did you really look it up? Link to post Share on other sites
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 No kidding? Did you really look it up? Of course I looked it up. I don't like being contradicted.... So when someone does contradict me, I have to find out for myself. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 What happened to the boob job posts???!! You can get a mouthwash that contains hydrogen peroxide. Its good for minor gum irritations and can gently whiten your teeth a little. Colgates one is called Peroxyl. Sorry for sounding so nerdy, but it is related to my job so... Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tangerina Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 LOL!! I got a PM that it was removed because I commented on your avatar and then Tony said "What does scientology have to do with bad breath????" (which is a rad quote out of context) and I got 2 infraction points for being off topic, HAHA. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Tangerina Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 I read that chlorophyll, tea tree oil, and yogurt are all good too for natural things... Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzie60 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 with body odours... I hate bad BO... I had a 'deal' with my last bf.. I wanted him to tell me if I had bad breath... I always have to be squeaky clean... I will never have sex if I don't have time to take a shower... and I expect the same from my partner... I brush my teeth...I floss... I use Listerine.. gum.. whatever... I am just sooo scared of bad breath... it is such a HUGE turn-off. Body odours (any kind) are the worst turn-off for me. Link to post Share on other sites
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