Bad Breath! Why?

Meltini · April 21, 2007

My husband just had the surgery and his breath is, well.., just short of UNBEARABLE! ( It was not that bad before) Does anyone know why that is?

crabcake · April 22, 2007

I'd ask the doctor...bad breath can be a sign of a health problem (i.e, diabetics sometimes get bad breath when their insulin is out of whack). Too, a low carb diet will give you bad breath if you're in ketosis. But what do I know? They made me stop practicing medicine w/out a degree!!! :omg:

amom · April 22, 2007

The same thing happened to me because I was in Ketosis. To find out just go to your local pharmacy and buy some ketone strips and follow instructions. Easy and cheap way to find out. But just to ease your mind you might make a Dr appt to be checked. This is just my opinion.

LapBandit · April 22, 2007

Yep, my bet is Ketosis. I had the same thing happen as well as many other bandsters. It should pass once he is eating a more normal diet again. Early on we are so focused on Protein intake that it's easy to not get enough carbs which throws us into Ketosis and Ketosis is notorious for causing bad breath! Either way, get him some sugar-free breath mints and mouth wash and the dragon breath should calm down soon!! Good luck!

Meltini · April 22, 2007

Thanks guys!! We will also touch base with the Dr to verify there are no other issues.

Much appreciated,XOXOXO

kacee · April 22, 2007

Has anyone here used Bodymint? It's a chlorophyll tablet (made in Hawaii) that you can take which helps with bad breath, feet smell, body odor, etc. from the inside out....as opposed to breath mints, etc. I've used it for about a year because I have stinky feets problem (**poooooeeee!** :faint: ) and it has really worked. I hope I can continue to use it after being banded. It turns your poop green (which is a good conversation starter at a party), but it does seem to do the things it says. I haven't found it in any health food stores (they give me this blank look), but I just send off for mine on line.

Angies577 · April 22, 2007

Hello!! I work in a dental office and the best stuff on the market is call smartmouth!! It will work for all bad breath!! The only time that it will not work is if you have untreated gum disease! I have been using it for about 10 years!! I will not go with out it!

Meltini · April 23, 2007

Where would we purchase the Smart Mouth?

travelgirl · April 23, 2007

The Chlorophyll also comes in liquid form, which tastes good mixed in iced tea. It has a very subtle mint flavor, but it's not sweet at all. I think the brand name is Nature's Sunshine. I've only ever gotten it online.

DonnaMarie · April 23, 2007

Definately Ketosis my friend.. that is foul.. I had it too when I was in the rapid weight loss stage.. Diabetics usually have a fruity smell to their breath. I have had that too since I am diabetic.. (i have had normal blood sugars for 2 years now.. yay!)

I gotta try that smartmouth stuff.. sounds great!

~Donnamarie~

Angies577 · April 23, 2007

You can get SmarthMouth at some Pharmancys but not to many. Call and see if they carry it. You can order it on line. We sell it from our dental office. I Believe our web site is www.Badbreath-infocenter.com Years ago you could only get through dental offices but they are starting to get pharmacys to carry them. If you have trouble finding it let me know!!

Meltini · April 24, 2007

Thanks for explaining that Jack!:biggrin1:

SherryW · April 25, 2007

Listerine strips help alot with that and they dissolve quickly.

Foofy · November 17, 2007

I LOVE this site. I was banded four days ago and have a white sweater on my tongue. I went to the health food store to get Probiotics because I thought I might need them from the antibiotics I had been given. Then, I do a search on this site for "white tongue" and I get the answer I need. PERFECT. So good to know I am not alone. Thanks especially to Jack for the cogent explanation of ketosis.