Bad Breath

[PPD24]

Hi,

I have been suffering with bad breath for some time now and it’s SO embarrassing.

i have regular dental check ups and my teeth and gums are all fine and healthy. I have been to the doctors about it and they referred me to ear, nose and throat, so I had a specialist appointment and they found everything normal.

I did have tonsil stones some time ago but when I spoke to the dentist, the doctors and the specialist they said they could see any. I asked if I could have tonsils removed and they said unless you get tonsillitis frequently they will not remove them and they don’t advise you to have them removed unnecessarily.. which I understand.

I work with children and they always say ‘ew I can smell eggs’ and I know it must be me. I have long car journeys with people and they say ‘urgh what’s that smell can you smell it, it smells like drains’ and other references like ‘who’s farted’ and I just know it is a smell I am producing.

I have tried EVERYTHING. I brush my teeth 4/5 times a day and I never feel like my mouth tastes or smells fresh after.

I don’t know what to do, it makes me so anxious and uncomfortable to do things or go near others and I just can’t live like it anymore.

does anyone have any hints or tips or ANYTHING I can try? Or has anyone had something similar and found a magic solution to fix it.

thank you in advance for your help.

Have you heard of Sibo?
Or trimethylaminuria (tmau)
I suffer with the latter, it can make my breath smell of what you are describing.
It is an unpleasant (and incurable) condition to have and i hate it. You have to modify your diet in order to control it to some extent.
I'm sending a big cuddle to you x

Drink oolong tea all day long it will neutralize your breath

Try one of those water flossers for your tonsils. It can help prevent tonsil stones. Tonsil stones will come back- I would also have a look in the mirror using the light on your phone in case you can spot them. It’s gross but needs must!

I would also use plenty of mouthwash and work on having immaculate dental hygiene. You could try a more heavy duty mouthwash like Eludril (which you will need to dilute) and dip a teepee interdental into it then use it between your teeth. It will really clean your gum line.

Have you tried CB12 mouthwash? I read somewhere that it neutralises the smell in your mouth

You can try numerous mouthwashes but if you do have Sibo or Tmau then the smell is coming from your gut and it's based on what you eat and your microbiome as well as your liver.

If you have seen the dentist and the ent and the problem remains, please go back to the doctor and ask about further investigation.

A tongue brush

Teepee brushes to clean in between teeth, specially between back molars. Wow! Sometimes it smells like death after I've brushed between them!!