Why do I have bad breath?

[Amber1571]

I brush my teeth regularly, never miss my twice yearly dental appt. who tells me my teeth and gums are fine and healthy, but yet I am still suffering........ :-(

[curlyperm]

maybe you have an infection lurking? could it be that you eat spicey food? i would mention it to my dentist next time or make a special appointment, a bit embaressing but worth it surely? x

[Buenchico]

If your dentist has given you the all clear, your next port of call should be your doctor. Several illnesses (particularly some related to liver or kidney malfunctions) can lead to bad breath. Equally other factors, such as the dreaded Atkins Diet, can be to blame.

For more information, work your way through the different sections, here:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.a spx?articleId=185

Chris

[sleeveless]

Do you brush your tongue when you clean your teeth? You'd be horrified at the amount of bacteria that nestle in amongst the taste buds and they smell disgusting.
x

[sunflower71]

Floss aswell

[hopalong]

Remember to lightly brush your tounge as well and take mouthwash

[Andy_G]

The most important thing to cure bad breath is to floss at least twice a week.

Make sure you clean tongue you�re as well as teeth each time you brush.

Use a good mouth wash. One�s with a high alcohol content aren't very good for fresh breath. Try Retar Dex which is the best for reducing bad breath.

If this doesn't work you may have an infection in your throat so see your GP

[beejaybee]

Bad breath can be caused by bad digestion. If you don`t chew your food enough, it will not be digested properly & will not pass through properly.