Not sure if it’s insensitive to tell him

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Advice please , I’ve been struggling with this one - my DH has been through cancer treatment and is 2 years since the major op, the problem is he has really bad breath, it was actually like it just before his symptoms started before we knew anything was wrong and it’s still just as bad . He's quite lazy with brushing his teeth too . So I guess I know I should raise the issue but it just feels mean , any advice tia.

God please tell him because you won’t be the only one suffering the result.
Pinning down the cause can be harder if it’s not just poor mouth hygiene.

When did he last see the dentist?
It could be something that can be treated easily.
I’d encourage him to go and maybe tell me that his breath is a little off and encourage some mouth wash.

Thank you for your comments, he always complains that it’s impossible to get a doctors appointment and he’s not registered with a dentist so that could be months to get an appointment if he did actually go on the waiting list , I’ll have to see what reaction I get to saying his breath could be a little fresher !

He needs to see the dentist and hygienist, regardless of bad breath. Most have a dental plan and even if it takes a few months to be seen, that's not a reason to put it off further.
I would have an honest chat. Tell him his breath is off, he needs to brush his teeth twice a day and register with the dentist. He could also take probiotics. He might be very upset at first, because of embarrassment. So I'd give him space after telling him. Laziness with self care can also be depression so ask him how his mental health is too. He might need a trip to the doctors on both counts.

He should be flossing (or using some kind of system to clean between the teeth) as well as brushing twice a day... most likely a good idea to get him on an electric toothbrush with a timer! I think telling someone is important as it's self care. If not then a health condition that needs attention.