Bad breath?

Recently my girlfriend has been saying my breath smells bad. I brush and floss twice a day and use mouthwash but about 20 mins after, my breath starts to smell! This is becoming embarrassing and I’m avoiding talking to people. I’m not a smoker. Could the problem be coming from my stomach? If so, what can I take to stop my mouth smelling?!

It can be one of several possibilities. I suggest you try not using the mouthwash. If you insist on using mouthwash, try switching to Crest Pro Health because it doesn’t contain alcohol in it. Most mouthwashes are made with alcohol which actually can dry out your mouth and result in further bad breath, so then the mint freshness is just temporary. I learned about this on tv where they did a study about mouthwashes.

Are you on a low carb diet? If you are, that could be a cause for your bad breath. Low carb diets are actually unhealthy since your body prefers carbs as it’s main source of energy. When you lack carbohydrates, your body goes into what’s called Ketosis. Your body’s pH then drops and you also can get bad breath. So, if you’re on a low carb diet, I suggest you quit and get back to normal and healthy eating habits.

If the source of your bad breath is coming from your mouth, you could try gargling equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizer and will kill bacteria that may be causing your bad breath. Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix though.

This is what I found on wikipedia:
Six strategies may be suggested:

Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.[11]
Gently cleaning the tongue surface twice daily with a tongue brush, tongue scraper or tongue cleaner to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris and mucus. An inverted teaspoon is also effective; a toothbrush should be avoided, as the bristles will grip the tongue, causing a gagging reflex. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.[2]
Chewing gum: Since dry mouth can increase bacterial buildup and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals (especially those meals rich in protein). This aids in provision of saliva, which washes away oral bacteria, has antibacterial properties and promotes mechanical activity which helps cleanse the mouth. Some chewing gums contain special anti-odor ingredients. Chewing on fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, mastic gum or fresh parsley are common folk remedies.
Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash (see below). Several types of commercial mouthwashes have been shown to reduce malodor for hours in peer-reviewed scientific studies. Mouthwashes may contain active ingredients which are inactivated by the soap present in most toothpastes. Thus it is recommended to refrain from using mouthwash directly after toothbrushing with paste (also see mouthwashes, below).[20]
Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including brushing, daily flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gumline. Dentures should be properly cleaned and soaked overnight in antibacterial solution (unless otherwise advised by your dentist).[6]
Maintain water levels in the body by drinking several glasses of water a day.[2]

Go talk to your dentist. If that doesn’t help, then go see a doctor. It could be coming from your stomach.

Is there a way to check if your breath smells bad?

It’s because I ate a tuna sandwich like 10 minutes ago and now my friend wants to meet up… I had some breath mints but I don’t know if they worked. Is there a quick way to check?

put a gob of tooth paste in your mouth….swish it all over your teeth,tongue and sides of mouth..swallow and have a cold glass of water…you can also chew on a clove….the only way i know about the breath is when a person jumps ,,its that bad. i back off. and find a solution.