i'm 23 years old. it started when i was in college. i have pinpointed the pain to either my lower left wisdom tooth or my lower left molar. my wisdom teeth are partially grown in. i have never had problems with my teeth - besides braces. but the only time my teeth ever hurt is when i get my period. the pain starts on the first day of my period and lasts the duration of it... sometimes till a day or two after my period. what is causing this? am i the only weirdo that has teeth problems as a part of pms?
Why do my teeth hurt during my period?
Could be the pain radiating from your head, like sometimes ears will get sore if you have a sore head.
OR you could be from clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth when you sleep since this is caused by stress and/or anxiety and lots of people are anxious or stressed when they have their period. You might not be noticing you're doing it.
Another reason to consider is that if you eat more sugary foods and drinks due to cravings at that time of the month your teeth could be extra sensitve and hurt but go away when your eating goes back to normal.
Reply:this happens to me all the time. you are not alone. my eyes hurt too. i think the person who answered last, the one who said it could be water retension, might be on to something..... advil does help Report It
Reply:because you body is trying to reject your teeth. my suggestion...take advil
Reply:You Are Lack In Calcium.
Reply:I've never heard of that before. I am a dental assistant and current going to school for dental hygiene and I've never come across anything like that... Hmmm...
Reply:Go to the Doctor Because it shouldnt hurt!
Reply:my grandma said that when your on your period your wisdom teeth grow more... I seriously dont know where she got that information from, but thats all i can tell you. I dont know if i believe it or not!
Reply:The only thing that comes to mind is water gain and pressure. Does your face feel at all puffy during your periods? If you retain water in your facial tissue, it could cause pressure on the sensitive nerve back there. Since the tooth has only partially come in, it must be hung up and probably in a bad position, making the nerve extra vulnerable to compression.
Try Midol as it has a mild diuretic, or check with both your dentist and regular doctor to see if they agree with my guess...
Best,
Ed, RN
Friday, May 21, 2010
What are the potential problems of a missing tooth?
I have just had my first molar on the bottom left removed and my dentist has told me that I don't need to do anything about it. I have been researching missing teeth and discovered that there are tremendous problems associated with it like shifting or drifting teeth, bone problems, increased decay. My dentist told me not to worry as the teeth won't drift. I'm confused and worried. Should I visit a new dentist after the gum has healed to get a denture to prevent drifting? I can't afford a bridge or implant right now. Is it essential I do this as soon as possible, or was he right in saying I didn't need to do anything?
What are the potential problems of a missing tooth?
You are right on the money! You could end up with bone-loss, posterior teeth tipping forward, upper teeth drifting down.
Your best alternative is an implant, and it is something you can see an Oral Surgeon for anytime. The best part about an implant is that no other teeth have to be prepared and they are meant to last a lot longer than any other dental appliance we can fabricate.
A 3 unit bridge would mean the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth would have to be prepared (shaved down) to accept the bridge.
Some offices do make a small partial called a Nesbitt, but that can come loose and there is a potential risk of swallowing it.
If you have any other teeth missing a partial can be made.
A Maryland bridge has wings on either side of the missing tooth that are cemented into place but more offices shy away from those for a posterior tooth, too difficult to retain and made as only a temporary fix.
Get a second opinion and weigh out your options.
Good luck
Reply:It sound strange that your dentist didn't think it's a problem. , I would definitely ask for second opinions.
Reply:There is a risk of the teeth on either side of the tooth you had removed shifting into the now 'open' space, but it won't happen tomorrow...
Something called a cantilever bridge can be done... the expense is no more than a crown usually... and it's alot less expensive than an implant or a three-unit-bridge.
Instead of grinding down the teeth on either side to accomodate the 3UB, notches are put in the teeth on the side of the existing teeth facing the space instead. An impression is taken, and it is sent to the lab for processing after a color-match, or shade, is chosen.
The finished product looks like a tooth with a 'wing' on either side, which are used to get cemented into the notches...and it's permanent.
~just an alternative thought........good luck!
:)
Reply:Generally the teeth either side tilt, and the opposing tooth starst to over erupt... this is bad
I don't know if I can help you, but here goes. To find out everything you need to know about orthognathic (jaw correction) surgery, wisdom teeth surgery, implant dentistry, TMJ problems and anything really to do with facial and jaw surgery generally, you should go to www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com. The site is an Australian one, and deals with oral and maxillofacial surgery, and also with dentistry and orthodontics. Good luck! I hope that helps you.
What are the potential problems of a missing tooth?
You are right on the money! You could end up with bone-loss, posterior teeth tipping forward, upper teeth drifting down.
Your best alternative is an implant, and it is something you can see an Oral Surgeon for anytime. The best part about an implant is that no other teeth have to be prepared and they are meant to last a lot longer than any other dental appliance we can fabricate.
A 3 unit bridge would mean the two teeth on either side of the missing tooth would have to be prepared (shaved down) to accept the bridge.
Some offices do make a small partial called a Nesbitt, but that can come loose and there is a potential risk of swallowing it.
If you have any other teeth missing a partial can be made.
A Maryland bridge has wings on either side of the missing tooth that are cemented into place but more offices shy away from those for a posterior tooth, too difficult to retain and made as only a temporary fix.
Get a second opinion and weigh out your options.
Good luck
Reply:It sound strange that your dentist didn't think it's a problem. , I would definitely ask for second opinions.
Reply:There is a risk of the teeth on either side of the tooth you had removed shifting into the now 'open' space, but it won't happen tomorrow...
Something called a cantilever bridge can be done... the expense is no more than a crown usually... and it's alot less expensive than an implant or a three-unit-bridge.
Instead of grinding down the teeth on either side to accomodate the 3UB, notches are put in the teeth on the side of the existing teeth facing the space instead. An impression is taken, and it is sent to the lab for processing after a color-match, or shade, is chosen.
The finished product looks like a tooth with a 'wing' on either side, which are used to get cemented into the notches...and it's permanent.
~just an alternative thought........good luck!
:)
Reply:Generally the teeth either side tilt, and the opposing tooth starst to over erupt... this is bad
I don't know if I can help you, but here goes. To find out everything you need to know about orthognathic (jaw correction) surgery, wisdom teeth surgery, implant dentistry, TMJ problems and anything really to do with facial and jaw surgery generally, you should go to www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com. The site is an Australian one, and deals with oral and maxillofacial surgery, and also with dentistry and orthodontics. Good luck! I hope that helps you.
What can I do about my sensitive teeth?
I totally avoid drinking water because it hurts so bad, would the sensodyne*? toothpaste help with sugar sensitivity?
I am drinking some iced tea and my teeth are just aching! I believe i grind my teeth, the front ones hurt on the tops where they touch the back of my top teeth and of course my "problem teeth" hurt whenever i eat almost anything with sugar.
Would the tooth paste be enough for the front teeth? or is there a dental procedure that can be done to help this?
I have medical insurance, but its not the best, would they cover something to help with my sensitive teeth?
I have a very high tolerance for tooth pain, so i'm not being a wuss. (I have bad tooth problems, my two top wisdom teeth need removed because the back side didnt come through enough for me to brush nor could i floss the area because of the way they came in... and i lived with a tooth that needed a root canal for 6 months before getting it fixed)
What can I do about my sensitive teeth?
Couple things.
First try the sensodyne for a week or two. If it doesn't provide relief see if your dentist will write you a script for PreviDent sodium fluoride. It's pretty cheap for a tube and you brush it on before, wait 30 seconds spit it out and don't drink/eat anything for about 30 minutes. It applies a floride bond to the teeth that lessens sensitivity.
If you can't do the dentist route look in the drugstores for something called GelCam in the dental section. It's similar but not as strong. It will probably help though. The Prevident is about 1.1% floride where the Gelcam is about .5%.
Also use a straw when drinking, that will eliminate liquid hitting the teeth.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
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Reply:Sensodyne is absolutely super.
I suffered from sensitive teeth for ever. I couldn't eat chocolate because it would just make my teeth ache with the most horrible pain. I've lost calcium in a couple of my molars and they were so sensitive it hurt to brush them.
I believe it takes about a week or two before sensodyne fully kicks in. I noticed improvements myself in about 3 days.
Still advise you get your dental work done as soon as possible... and make sure you don't have any cavities that are causing the sensitivity.
Hope this helps.
asp
I am drinking some iced tea and my teeth are just aching! I believe i grind my teeth, the front ones hurt on the tops where they touch the back of my top teeth and of course my "problem teeth" hurt whenever i eat almost anything with sugar.
Would the tooth paste be enough for the front teeth? or is there a dental procedure that can be done to help this?
I have medical insurance, but its not the best, would they cover something to help with my sensitive teeth?
I have a very high tolerance for tooth pain, so i'm not being a wuss. (I have bad tooth problems, my two top wisdom teeth need removed because the back side didnt come through enough for me to brush nor could i floss the area because of the way they came in... and i lived with a tooth that needed a root canal for 6 months before getting it fixed)
What can I do about my sensitive teeth?
Couple things.
First try the sensodyne for a week or two. If it doesn't provide relief see if your dentist will write you a script for PreviDent sodium fluoride. It's pretty cheap for a tube and you brush it on before, wait 30 seconds spit it out and don't drink/eat anything for about 30 minutes. It applies a floride bond to the teeth that lessens sensitivity.
If you can't do the dentist route look in the drugstores for something called GelCam in the dental section. It's similar but not as strong. It will probably help though. The Prevident is about 1.1% floride where the Gelcam is about .5%.
Also use a straw when drinking, that will eliminate liquid hitting the teeth.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
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Reply:Sensodyne is absolutely super.
I suffered from sensitive teeth for ever. I couldn't eat chocolate because it would just make my teeth ache with the most horrible pain. I've lost calcium in a couple of my molars and they were so sensitive it hurt to brush them.
I believe it takes about a week or two before sensodyne fully kicks in. I noticed improvements myself in about 3 days.
Still advise you get your dental work done as soon as possible... and make sure you don't have any cavities that are causing the sensitivity.
Hope this helps.
asp
How can i fix my teeth? is my dentist lying to me?
my dentist tells me that i have small teeth which has created a gap between my two front teeth, the gap has caused the teeth next to it to turn and plus one of the front teeth has been pushed back on an angle. he says the only way to fix it is by turning the teeth next to it and pushing all my other teeth forward. however since my canine teeth are in the right place it would cause problems apparently and he would have to shave them down. making my teeth look even smaller. he also wants to x-ray my head because he thinks my jaw will grow. he says i would have to wear the braces for six to eight months. is this a good estimate? my friend thinks my dentist is making it more complicated than it is and is only trying to get money out of me. is this true? are there any other methods possible to fix my teeth problem?
How can i fix my teeth? is my dentist lying to me?
First of all, dentists have caused so many health problems in this country that it is just incredible. Any time you do work on a tooth, you cause it to have trauma. The trauma is cummulative and after about 3 or 4 traumas, the tooth can die. The easiest way to solve the gap problem is to get some bonding done. This is easy and does not require a lot of trauma to the teeth. When you use braces, this is not a permanent fix. The teeth have grown that way for a reason. When you straighten them, it works for several years, but the teeth will still tend to go back to their original placement over time.
x-raying your head? For what? Any radiation is cummulative also. Is he proposing to use the new digital x-ray or the conventional x-ray that is 10 times more exposure.
Ask your dentist if he believes amalgam fillings are O.K. to put in people's mouths and does he do that procedure? Then ask him if he knows how to read an x-ray to determine if NICO exists in the mouth or does he have to physically examine the mouth to determine that?
If the answer to the first question is Yes and the answer to the second question is he can't see NICO in an x-ray, like most dentists can't, you need a new dentist.
The only dentist I let touch my mouth now is a "biological dentist" that uses the right materials and procedures to protect my body of all the damage typical dentists are causing people. Many diseases and serious problems are caused from infections that lie under ALL amalgam fillings and cavitations under root canals done using the standard latex type filling materials used in root canals.
Be VERY cautious about who you let work on your teeth in America. The ADA does not look out for you and are controlling dentists in very negative ways.
good luck
Reply:Get a second opinion
Reply:Try going to a different dentist and see what he says.
Reply:cant you just get braises?
Reply:same problem dude...i got the exact same thing...except my jaw won't grow anymore...and i have to get it stretched...but other wise i have to get braces for 2-3 years...u should go to a diff. dentist and see what he says and if he seems more accurate and correct and reasonable....then maybe its time for a new dentist...
Reply:seems like you can just get veneers. go to a dentist that does restorative work. and they usually have free consultation. good luck!
Reply:Um I'm sorry to say but I really don't think your doctor is the sharpest knife in the drawer. How about going to a new dentist? Get braces? Retainer? Ask a family member?
Remember, looks don't matter. Not everyone had perfect teether=) Stay positive and point out the good things when you look in the mirror!
love, maddiegirl x=)
Reply:It depends how old you are if you're going to grow any more. I would suggest going to another dentist and getting another opinion. Maybe even go to two more. Good luck.
Reply:Nope, your dentist is right you will need braces (in order to make your teeth straight), and I think that is a good time estimate. Also, if you don't believe him you should get a second opinion, from an orthodontist perhaps?!
Reply:I'm 42 years old and I honestly can't understand what the deal is with braces today! As long as you are not totally deformed with your teeth and can talk and eat, leave them as they are. Every one of my kids have been told they need braces. Honestly they are fine! 2 of them have really straight teeth, one has a "small" gap between his front and the other has 1 crooked tooth! Big deal. They eat and talk fine and look good too.
When I was younger, I even remember watching movies with the movie stars even having a crooked tooth or two. Jodie Foster being one of them. It just simply wasn't done as a general rule then like it is now.
And to pay 1500 dollars for one root canal! Get real! "IF" I would pay that kind of money for one tooth, I want a written guarantee that that tooth will be in my head when I die! They won't do it. So yeah, dentists are all about getting all the money they can these days. It's up to you. Think about it.
How can i fix my teeth? is my dentist lying to me?
First of all, dentists have caused so many health problems in this country that it is just incredible. Any time you do work on a tooth, you cause it to have trauma. The trauma is cummulative and after about 3 or 4 traumas, the tooth can die. The easiest way to solve the gap problem is to get some bonding done. This is easy and does not require a lot of trauma to the teeth. When you use braces, this is not a permanent fix. The teeth have grown that way for a reason. When you straighten them, it works for several years, but the teeth will still tend to go back to their original placement over time.
x-raying your head? For what? Any radiation is cummulative also. Is he proposing to use the new digital x-ray or the conventional x-ray that is 10 times more exposure.
Ask your dentist if he believes amalgam fillings are O.K. to put in people's mouths and does he do that procedure? Then ask him if he knows how to read an x-ray to determine if NICO exists in the mouth or does he have to physically examine the mouth to determine that?
If the answer to the first question is Yes and the answer to the second question is he can't see NICO in an x-ray, like most dentists can't, you need a new dentist.
The only dentist I let touch my mouth now is a "biological dentist" that uses the right materials and procedures to protect my body of all the damage typical dentists are causing people. Many diseases and serious problems are caused from infections that lie under ALL amalgam fillings and cavitations under root canals done using the standard latex type filling materials used in root canals.
Be VERY cautious about who you let work on your teeth in America. The ADA does not look out for you and are controlling dentists in very negative ways.
good luck
Reply:Get a second opinion
Reply:Try going to a different dentist and see what he says.
Reply:cant you just get braises?
Reply:same problem dude...i got the exact same thing...except my jaw won't grow anymore...and i have to get it stretched...but other wise i have to get braces for 2-3 years...u should go to a diff. dentist and see what he says and if he seems more accurate and correct and reasonable....then maybe its time for a new dentist...
Reply:seems like you can just get veneers. go to a dentist that does restorative work. and they usually have free consultation. good luck!
Reply:Um I'm sorry to say but I really don't think your doctor is the sharpest knife in the drawer. How about going to a new dentist? Get braces? Retainer? Ask a family member?
Remember, looks don't matter. Not everyone had perfect teether=) Stay positive and point out the good things when you look in the mirror!
love, maddiegirl x=)
Reply:It depends how old you are if you're going to grow any more. I would suggest going to another dentist and getting another opinion. Maybe even go to two more. Good luck.
Reply:Nope, your dentist is right you will need braces (in order to make your teeth straight), and I think that is a good time estimate. Also, if you don't believe him you should get a second opinion, from an orthodontist perhaps?!
Reply:I'm 42 years old and I honestly can't understand what the deal is with braces today! As long as you are not totally deformed with your teeth and can talk and eat, leave them as they are. Every one of my kids have been told they need braces. Honestly they are fine! 2 of them have really straight teeth, one has a "small" gap between his front and the other has 1 crooked tooth! Big deal. They eat and talk fine and look good too.
When I was younger, I even remember watching movies with the movie stars even having a crooked tooth or two. Jodie Foster being one of them. It just simply wasn't done as a general rule then like it is now.
And to pay 1500 dollars for one root canal! Get real! "IF" I would pay that kind of money for one tooth, I want a written guarantee that that tooth will be in my head when I die! They won't do it. So yeah, dentists are all about getting all the money they can these days. It's up to you. Think about it.
EVERYTIME i BRUSH MY teeth they start BLEEDING...?
hi lately ive been having problems when brushing my teeth because after i brush my teeth really well (an i dont meaen fast)
they start bleeding from the gums and bleeding through. im only 17 so i hope this isnt a big problem but not alot of 17 year olds
have bleeding teeth problems...i hope this is not a disease or something.. my mother is worried and wants to take me to the doctor ..also sometimes i forget to brush my teeth but my teeth have always beenhealthy and 6 months ago i wwent to my local dentist and he said " you have perfect teeth!" their straight and all but i dont know whyy they bleed. help is appreciated thanks for any answers
EVERYTIME i BRUSH MY teeth they start BLEEDING...?
your gums are very sensitive, just watch what junk food you eat, and do more fruits and vegetables
Reply:It is just probably a buildup of plaque.Bleeding gums could be a sign of gingivitis....just get your teeth cleaned at the dentist....dont worry thoughyu will be fine.
Reply:MAYBE BECAUSE U ONLY BRUSH UR TEETH GOOD EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND THEY COULD JUST HAVE GOTTEN USED TO NOT VERY MUCH BRUSHING AND THEN HID SOEM OF THE PLAC WHERE U HAVENT GOT AND THEN WHEN U BRUSH GOOD THEY START BLEEDING BUT I AM NOT SURE AND NO I AM NOT A DENTIST
Reply:could you be pregnant? bleeding gums happens in pregnancy.
Reply:bleeding gums aren't good, see your doctor
Reply:Just be careful, might be a sign of Gum Disease.
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it sounds as though you are brushing too hard
even though teeth are hard, gums are soft so take it easy
get a new toothbrush, not too stiff
brushing after every meal is a good habit to get into, it keeps your mouth fresh (and kissable!)
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Reply:brush them regulary and they wont do that. i suggest you brush them twice a day.
Reply:go back to your dentist or get a second opinion, because it sound like you have gingivitis... the longer you wait the more severe it can get. if it bleeds once in a while, then it could be a mild form of gingivitis, but if this is a daily routine ran to your dentist. gum disease is not something to play around with.
Reply:my gums used to bleed. ask your dentist about massaging your gums. You get this little 3 dollar tool at the store which has a rubber poiny end. And you stick it inbetween your teeth on your gums (ask your hygienist for a demonstration on model teeth).
It might hurt a little but it adds pressure to your gums and makes them stronger. My gums used to bleed. Now they don't (well sometimes,but not everyday).
they start bleeding from the gums and bleeding through. im only 17 so i hope this isnt a big problem but not alot of 17 year olds
have bleeding teeth problems...i hope this is not a disease or something.. my mother is worried and wants to take me to the doctor ..also sometimes i forget to brush my teeth but my teeth have always beenhealthy and 6 months ago i wwent to my local dentist and he said " you have perfect teeth!" their straight and all but i dont know whyy they bleed. help is appreciated thanks for any answers
EVERYTIME i BRUSH MY teeth they start BLEEDING...?
your gums are very sensitive, just watch what junk food you eat, and do more fruits and vegetables
Reply:It is just probably a buildup of plaque.Bleeding gums could be a sign of gingivitis....just get your teeth cleaned at the dentist....dont worry thoughyu will be fine.
Reply:MAYBE BECAUSE U ONLY BRUSH UR TEETH GOOD EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND THEY COULD JUST HAVE GOTTEN USED TO NOT VERY MUCH BRUSHING AND THEN HID SOEM OF THE PLAC WHERE U HAVENT GOT AND THEN WHEN U BRUSH GOOD THEY START BLEEDING BUT I AM NOT SURE AND NO I AM NOT A DENTIST
Reply:could you be pregnant? bleeding gums happens in pregnancy.
Reply:bleeding gums aren't good, see your doctor
Reply:Just be careful, might be a sign of Gum Disease.
Reply:----
it sounds as though you are brushing too hard
even though teeth are hard, gums are soft so take it easy
get a new toothbrush, not too stiff
brushing after every meal is a good habit to get into, it keeps your mouth fresh (and kissable!)
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Reply:brush them regulary and they wont do that. i suggest you brush them twice a day.
Reply:go back to your dentist or get a second opinion, because it sound like you have gingivitis... the longer you wait the more severe it can get. if it bleeds once in a while, then it could be a mild form of gingivitis, but if this is a daily routine ran to your dentist. gum disease is not something to play around with.
Reply:my gums used to bleed. ask your dentist about massaging your gums. You get this little 3 dollar tool at the store which has a rubber poiny end. And you stick it inbetween your teeth on your gums (ask your hygienist for a demonstration on model teeth).
It might hurt a little but it adds pressure to your gums and makes them stronger. My gums used to bleed. Now they don't (well sometimes,but not everyday).
Teeth & Gums help?
Ok I am an idiot,in summer time I brush my teeth less.I have started brushing again,but i noticed some things.The highest parts of my 6 upper,closer to my lips teeth have a yellow covering,I hav'nt been able to brush it of yet.Those teeth and the 4 lower jaw teeth (closest to my lips),my gums have RECEDED? a little of my teeth(higher the upper teeth,lower for my lower teeth).Its more serius for my lower teeth (I THINK I CAN ALMOST SEE THE ROOT OF MY LOWER TEETH).I heard a while back that the gums will go back to normal if i take more care of my teeth,is this true?how long would it take? would there be any long term damage?plus how would I go about taking that upper layer of yellow stuff of ?one more thing,my upper "Bunny" teeth and the lower 4 "tictac" looking ones about have lines,is this normal?(not very noticable).WOW I wrote alot,sorry i have been freaking out about this for a while,by the way im 15 so its not like a 80 year old tooth problems.I'm new here,sry if I seem to naive
Teeth %26amp; Gums help?
You don't seem naive. You should see a dentist. Plaque only takes about 12 hours to harden into tartar (AKA: calculus) and needs to be removed by a dentist or hygienist. It takes sharp steel instruments to remove it from your teeth, and cannot come off with any toothbrush known to man. Don't worry about it. If it is tartar, it can be removed. If it is staining, it can be whitened with in office treatments or things like Crest White Strips. Good luck.
Teeth %26amp; Gums help?
You don't seem naive. You should see a dentist. Plaque only takes about 12 hours to harden into tartar (AKA: calculus) and needs to be removed by a dentist or hygienist. It takes sharp steel instruments to remove it from your teeth, and cannot come off with any toothbrush known to man. Don't worry about it. If it is tartar, it can be removed. If it is staining, it can be whitened with in office treatments or things like Crest White Strips. Good luck.
My boyfriend has bad breath. his teeth are in excellent condition. no nasal problems could it be intestinal?
please give any advice. afraid to talk to him about it. but I think he is well aware.
My boyfriend has bad breath. his teeth are in excellent condition. no nasal problems could it be intestinal?
Breath depends on the condition of the gums, not the teeth. Make sure that he flosses daily, and uses a sulcus toothbrush (at a 45 degree angle) to clean the gumline. Have him eat more fruits and vegetables to keep his mouth moist, and avoid alcohol which dries the mouth.
Reply:make sure that he is brushing the back of his toung because over 80% of bad breath comes from there.
Reply:Does he smoke or eat a lot of nasty food? Are his gums OK? His teeth could look OK, but if he doesn't floss well, there could be issues there. Advise him to brush his tongue, too - that gets rid of that whitish film and can only enhance his breath.
Barring all that, I'd have him visit his doctor to see if there's anything wrong - but if it's a breath issue, his dentist should be able to suggest something. Ask your own dentist about this, but don't mention names, of course - doctor/patient privilege is one thing, but dentists are still human and might remember names.
Reply:He could have the gum disease called gingivitis. Have him go to his dentist and he will advise him on it.
Reply:how long has this been going on? when is it the worst? what makes it worse? what makes it better? Be armed with these answers and see a doctor.
Reply:Speaking from experience, my husband had terrible breath and when he found out that there were no dental issues we pursued it farther. His internist did some diagnostic tests and low and behold the culprit was a positive PSA. He had prostate cancer. There are usually no obvious symptoms so he was unaware. Once he had the surgery his breath was normal again. I hope this is not the case for your boyfriend. Best wishes to you both! (Don't forget to rule out Diabetes or stomach ulcers) :%26gt;)
Reply:You should maybe encourage water also.Some people have halitosis which is cronic bad breath.
Reply:yeah it sounds like he has halitosis and that can be caused by intestinal disturbances as well as poor oral hygiene, and diseases of the mouth, throat, nose or lungs.
You should talk to him about it, maybe together you can find a solution to the problem. If its a medical problem it isn't something he should take personally.
Reply:he could need to brush better, have gingivitis and so forth, but could he be diabetic, some times when diabetics have high ketone levels in their body their breath gets horrible.
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My boyfriend has bad breath. his teeth are in excellent condition. no nasal problems could it be intestinal?
Breath depends on the condition of the gums, not the teeth. Make sure that he flosses daily, and uses a sulcus toothbrush (at a 45 degree angle) to clean the gumline. Have him eat more fruits and vegetables to keep his mouth moist, and avoid alcohol which dries the mouth.
Reply:make sure that he is brushing the back of his toung because over 80% of bad breath comes from there.
Reply:Does he smoke or eat a lot of nasty food? Are his gums OK? His teeth could look OK, but if he doesn't floss well, there could be issues there. Advise him to brush his tongue, too - that gets rid of that whitish film and can only enhance his breath.
Barring all that, I'd have him visit his doctor to see if there's anything wrong - but if it's a breath issue, his dentist should be able to suggest something. Ask your own dentist about this, but don't mention names, of course - doctor/patient privilege is one thing, but dentists are still human and might remember names.
Reply:He could have the gum disease called gingivitis. Have him go to his dentist and he will advise him on it.
Reply:how long has this been going on? when is it the worst? what makes it worse? what makes it better? Be armed with these answers and see a doctor.
Reply:Speaking from experience, my husband had terrible breath and when he found out that there were no dental issues we pursued it farther. His internist did some diagnostic tests and low and behold the culprit was a positive PSA. He had prostate cancer. There are usually no obvious symptoms so he was unaware. Once he had the surgery his breath was normal again. I hope this is not the case for your boyfriend. Best wishes to you both! (Don't forget to rule out Diabetes or stomach ulcers) :%26gt;)
Reply:You should maybe encourage water also.Some people have halitosis which is cronic bad breath.
Reply:yeah it sounds like he has halitosis and that can be caused by intestinal disturbances as well as poor oral hygiene, and diseases of the mouth, throat, nose or lungs.
You should talk to him about it, maybe together you can find a solution to the problem. If its a medical problem it isn't something he should take personally.
Reply:he could need to brush better, have gingivitis and so forth, but could he be diabetic, some times when diabetics have high ketone levels in their body their breath gets horrible.
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