What's good for bad breath?

Question

My son has the worst breath in the world. He brushes, floss and rinse with breathx. It last all of an hour and then BAM!!! What can I do to help him? Should I take him to the doctor's?

Answer 1

eliminate bad breath by controlling bad bacteria in the mouth is important as well as to regain self-confidence and never to become embarrassed about your breath again.

bad breath is caused by dirty mouth. that is why it always vital to keep breath as fresh as always using all natural oral care product that have no alcohol content. use all natural oral care that contains only essential oils that can help fight the cause of bad breath. since bad breath may also be triggered by the foods you eat; simply cut down the foods that can make bad breath problems like garlicky meals.

proper brushing and flossing is a good way to keep breath smell fresh. visit http://www.oramd.com for more bad breath care tips

Answer 2

Tell him to brush his tongue, or use a tongue scraper... they can be found at any drug store in the oral health section. Our tongues hold 1/3 of the plaque in our mouths, which if he's not cleaning his tongue will give him yucky breath shortly after the toothpste scent wears off. Also, it could be internal, gastointestinal, etc. Does he have acid reflux? This can efffect his breath also. I'd try cleaning the tongue first though.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi!

Sometimes bad breath comes from bacteria present on the tongue. Try to get him brush his tongue when he brushes his teeth everyday; twice a day (morning and night) would work fine. Try brushing from back to front thoroughly using a tongue scraper or a soft toothbrush so it won't hurt his tongue at all. Test this out for about 1 week.

However, if bad breath continues perpetually, then it is possible he could have stomach problems (having trouble with food digestion like fats and animal proteins) or some sort of improper elimination of toxins which is mainly done by the kidney... liver.

Have him eat more fruits especially kiwi, papaya and pineapple as these contain digestive enzymes that helps with the digestion of protein. As well as vegetables especially leafy green ones!

I hope this helps!  

Answer 4

If he has what is sometimes called cryptic tonsils, old food and things of that sort can become lodged into his tonsils and eventually cause nasty breath.

If it is very chronic and strong halitosis you can try and consult ENT or Dentist about it.

The only other thing I can suggest  that is minor other than what Mrs. G has said already is chewing sugar free gum every now and then.