Baaaaaaaaaaad breath!

[stars94 0]

Okay I know that this is a result of my body going into kitosis ... but does anyone have any suggestions? I brush 3 times a day, floss, and use mouthg wash ... but very soon after I'm done with the hygene ... it's back. I'm really self conscience about this and am constantly sucking on mints or tic-tacs, so as to not offend. Anyone have any suggestions for some breath relief? Thanks in advance! ~Christine

[Humming Bird 275]

If your bad breath is from a systemic cause even good oral hygiene won't help it go away totally.

Make sure the mints you use are sugar free so as not to feed the bacteria. They love sugar and will make the problem worse. Brush your tongue. Use mouthwash that cuts down on the bacteria count. Scope does not.

Liserine is a good one, but should not be over used as the high alchol content can give you drymouth. Make sure you get your teeth cleaned every 6 months. People with periodontal disease have very bad breath. So best prevent that.

Like I said before, if the cause of the bad breath is systemic, you need to treat the cause. Sometimes people with chronic sinus infections have very bad breath and it will not go away until they get the sinus issues solved. Once your body gets used to your new diet things should clear up.

[adagray 1]

You don't need to cut back carbs w/the band so much that you are in kitosis (like on Atkins). Why not just add some fruit, starchy vegies, or whole grains to your diet so you are not in kitosis.

[BetsyB 9]

Different doctors have different recommendations; mine does recommend high Protein, low carb until at least 75 percent of excess weight is lost. This does result in ketosis.

Be sure to get enough fluid---it helps flush the ketones out with urine, so less are lost in your breath.