Is there a way I can talk to my girlfriend about seriously seeking treatment for her bad breath?
Posted on February 9th, 2011
My girlfriend, well really she’s my fiance, has horrible breath. We have been together for 2 and a half years now. At first, I think my puppy love made up for it. I don’t remember it always being so rank, but I also remember her chewing a lot of gum at the beginning of our relationship. Now we live together and there is no way to escape the death fog.
I am surprised that our pets and plants don’t keel over dead when she talks to them/ takes care of them/ breathes around them.
I have very gently talked to her about it in the past. I was honest, loving, and candid. She went to the dentist. She reports to me that the dentist told her to brush. She has EXCELLENT oral hygiene (maybe I should have mentioned that at the outset of this post). I see her brush. Her breath is bad by the time she is wiping her mouth on the towel after brushing.
The smell is so potent that we haven’t slept in the same bed in 6 months. It is so strong that it wakes me up at night because I will think one of the pets has taken a shit in the bedroom. That is literally how bad it is.
We can barely ride in the car together. I can’t kiss her. We don’t have sex because her breath is so bad I feel like I am trying to be intimate inside a sewer system and sucking on a sewage pipe.
It is absolutely KILLING me. She is perfect for me in every single way. We are highly compatible and love each other very much. We generally have very little conflict, we are very well-matched. We are open and honest with each other about our needs, desires, dislikes, and issues. I have talked to her about it so many times that I fear that I can’t keep talking to her about it without really hurting her. She says the dentist offers no solutions when she goes. And she goes regularly. He put her on Pepcid to control acid, which she says she has never had problems with (no heartburn, etc). She is a healthy weight, and does not drink or smoke. She took the pepcid for months and there was no relief.
She has tried using probiotics as well.
She has this mouth spray that is all natural made of cloves, annise, etc. When she sprays it, it works for literally about 30 seconds and then the smell is back. She can’t keep spraying that stuff over and over again, it would make her sick!
I just don’t see how we can have a healthy marriage without physical contact. Even not being able to be in the same room with her sometimes just kills me.
It is so bad sometimes I can smell it all over our house. It literally smells like a broken sewage line mixed with the smell of a thousand rotting, vomit-covered corpses.
Or I assume that these things would smell very similar…
Does anyone have any HELPFUL, EDUCATIONAL ideas that could benefit us?
Her dentist would have diagnosed her with gum disease, cavities, etc when she goes every 6 months if those were things that she had.
Someone has assured me that I am an idiot and that I am making this up. Thanks for that.
Unfortunately, I am not making this up. I am accurately reporting what we have gone through.
She has also used aloe, taken internally. She will not oil-pull because she just won’t.
We will try the manuka honey, because it is great for so many things. Thanks for the people who have actually made educated suggestions.
I wouldn’t take the time to invent something so mundane, so perhaps I am not the idiot, but people calling other people names should look at themselves and the kind of time they have on their hands. Just an idea.
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8 Responses to “Is there a way I can talk to my girlfriend about seriously seeking treatment for her bad breath?”
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Kaylen Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amWhen a person has severe bad breath there is a medical term for it called halitosis.
There are several simple and practical remedies that you can try at home as halitosis cure. These include:
1.Brush with baking soda to reduce the acidity in the mouth and make it difficult for the bacteria to grow
2.Brush and rinse using hydrogen peroxide when you have upper respiratory infections but don’t swallow it
3.Gargle with salt water to reduce bacteria in the mouth
4.Avoid eating foods with refined carbohydrates and sugars like cookies, sweets, cakes, carbonated soft drinks, ice creams and syrups
5.Drink sufficient amount of water (6-8 glasses) daily
6.Brush teeth daily especially before going to bed
7.Mix a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to ½ liter of water, simmer for 15 minutes, strain and drink as tea
8.Exercise and eat fiber rich foods to prevent constipation
9.Stop bad breath and gum bleeding by chewing unripe guava fruit or its tender leaves
10.Eat avocado to remove intestinal decomposition that leads to bad breathIf none of these home remedies work she can actually go to the doctor and get a prescription for it. Since the dentist isn’t doing anything to help I’m sure the doctor will.
Good luck.
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John Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amshe might have some kind of gum disease
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Irvic Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amOver Exagerating Or What! Dam Dude lol
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Katie Rose Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amIf it’s as bad as you described then something is wrong in her stomach and she needs to go to the doctor’s. It’s not about her mouth, but something in her stomach that could possibly have been there for YEARS.
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Dr.dhananjaya Bhupathi Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amOIL PULLING:
Utility— removes toxins from the body, more so from the mouth, gums, teeth, stomach, cervix, uterus, lungs, heart, liver, intestines, ears, brain, etc., etc.
. However, U may use sun flower oil, ground nut oil or til oil, rice bran oil, mustard oil, etc.Procedure: Every morning, in an empty stomach, take 2 tsp of cooking oil.
[saturated fatty acids and oils should not be used, like, Dalda/Vanaspati, coconut oil or ghee] and put it in Ur mouth and rinse it for 10 minutes; until it becomes white liquid. Spit it out and then rinse with luke warm water and then brush Ur teeth
ACUPRESSURE TECHNIQUES:
‘health in ur hands’ by dr.devendra vora vol.i & ii. Available in all Indian Languages and also Braile lipi, Germany and the French.
The world renowned Acupressurist, an octogenarian and the Bhishma Pithamaha of acupressure in Inda, After treating and caused to treat more than 150000 cases of Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and many other most dreaded diseases—Dr.Devendra Vora has analysed that pressure applied on certain points located on the palms and soles helps to stimulate all organs of the body, prevents disease and assists in maintaining good health. Acupressure also helps to diagnose, prevent and cure diseases like common cold, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Migraine, Paralysis, and even cancer, HIV/AIDS. Thalassemia, Muscular Dystrophy, all brain and spinal cord affected diseases.Utility—Blocked energy + toxins shall be moved from all Ur internal organs to purge in the normal drainage system, i.e., urine, feces, sweat, cough, menses[ladies], vomitting and all the organs shall function upto optimal levels.
With ur thumb, press ur/his/her palms and soles, wrists and ankles on both sides. Suppose pain is felt while pressing a particular point in the palm/sole, u have to press the surrounding area—just like u r pumping out air from that painful point. The blocked energy in any internal organ, be it lungs, heart, stomach, kidneys, pancreas, liver, etc., shall be released along with toxins if any. As a last point u must press middle part of each palm/sole; so that toxins, if any, shall be excreted/purged through urine without affecting the kidneys.
It should be done in an empty stomach or after 2 hours after meals. With this, all the endocrine glands and their hormonal secretions shall be regulated. All internal organs shall function up to optimal levels.
PS-To ensure 100% cure in respect of early diagnosed cases and maximum cure in regards to late stages of Cancer/HIV/AIDS, many other most dreaded diseases etc., one should comply with all the stipulated instructions most scrupulously like rituals. No costs/hopitalization/side effects.Domiciliary treatment is enough.ALOE VERA JUICE:
U may try aloe vera juice safely. Dosage: 30 ml. + 1 tsp of honey t.d.s.
No trace of glucose in aloe vera juice.TOP 10 REASONS TO DRINK ALOE Health and Hygiene
Aloe Vera is extremely helpful for your mouth and gums. It also assists in the soothing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations. in Healthy Digestion A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the foods we eat are absorbed into the blood stream. Aloe Vera Juice has natural, detoxifying abilities. Drinking Aloe Vera Juice made from the pure aloe gel regularly may improve bowel regularity and increase protein absorption, while at the same time reuse unfriendly bacteria and yeast – all done naturally! Immune Support and Function Aloe Vera provides natural support for the immune system Regulates Weight and Energy Levels Aloe Vera Gel naturally, and with regular use, allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helping to maintain a healthy body weight. Collagen and Elastic Repair Aloe Vera can add a rich supply of building materials to produce and maintain healthy skin. -
silvre Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amTry Manuka Honey having Active ingredients 20+ to 30+
Drink with luke warm water 3/4 times a day.
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jyperswife Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amI think you are making this up because even a dentist would know about her having digestive problems as a possibility your an idiot get a life.
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Anama Says:
February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 amIt might be her diet. Have you all eliminated onions, garlic, coffee, etc. from her diet? Also, have you all gone to her regular doctor and talked about this? There may be something more serious going on.
