How can I get rid of bad breath? It embarrasses me alot. I have tried drinking plenty of water and green tea but it was of no use.

Question

Get scaling polishing done by a dentist than brush twice daily especially at night use betadine mouth wash drink plenty of water add FIBERS to your diet.

Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd) · Accepted Answer

Get scaling polishing done by a dentist than brush twice daily especially at night use betadine mouth wash drink plenty of water add FIBERS to your diet.

Anshumali Srivastava · Answer

Considering your age and guessing that you will not be having any other systemic problem related to lungs or stomach, also you do not use any tobacco product in any form, you need to visit a dentist for professional cleaning and polishing, 95% problem will be resolved immediately. Then if required dentist may prescribe mouthwash and please learn proper brushing technique and twice brushing daily to maintain it or else problem will recur. Over few weeks the rest 5 % problem will be resolved. THANK YOU.

Ketaki Jadav · Answer

Drinking green tea will not get rid of your bad smell. Go n c a dentist and get your mouth checked for ant unwanted deposits called plaque or calculus. If present get it cleaned if not then bad smell must b due to some endocrinal (digestive) reasons.

Anupreet Kaur Choudhury · Answer

Start brushing after each meal, get a scaling done from a dentist.

Jayeeta Verma · Answer

The smell can be Because the food particles stuck between your teeth must have become hard and thus just drinking water or green tea willnot solve the problem. Please visit a dentist for cleaning and polishing of the teeth. Following that, brush twice a day. Use a medicated mouth wash. Also, do tongue cleaning.
Please check for any cavity present in your teeth.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Answer

•Eat a healthy, balanced diet and avoid eating strongly flavoured or spicy food.
•Cut down on sugary food and drink, as it can increase the amount of bacteria in your mouth.
•Reduce your alcohol consumption.
•Stop smoking.
•Cut down on coffee.
•Drink plenty of water to help prevent your mouth becoming dry.
•Chew sugar-free gum after eating, to stimulate the flow of saliva. This will help clean away any remaining food particles.
•Don't use toothpaste to clean your dentures, as it can scratch the surface and cause stains.
•Clean your dentures thoroughly using soap and lukewarm water, denture cream or a denture-cleaning tablet.
•Use a separate toothbrush to clean your dentures.
•Make sure you visit your dentist for regular check-ups. Having regular dental check-ups will ensure that any plaque is removed from your teeth, particularly in areas that are difficult to reach.
•Your dentist can recommend the best way to clean your teeth and gums, and point out areas you might be missing. They can also identify any signs of gum disease and ensure early treatment.
•Gastritis, lung & sinus infection may also be the cause of bad smell in the mouth. 90% of bad breath is due to a dirty tongue.
•If your bad breath is caused by a gastrointestinal problem, such as an H. Pylori infection or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), you may be referred to a gastroenterologist.
•Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth.
•You may need deep cleaning & fill tooth cavities with artificial enamel filling. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash until then. Advance procedures can be done with laser too. You may consult me in person.

City Dental Hospital · Answer

Go for scaling and cleaning your teeth and use chlorhexidine mouthwash .