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writes:Hi everyone my ex boyfriend who i split up with 4 month ago told me i had bad breath i have asked all my friends and family who i can trust to tell me the truth i have had a couple of dates with a new man but im so paranoid about the comment my ex boyfriend made that i daren't kiss him even though he has tried i don't want him to think im not interested what should I do i cant afford to go to dentist thanks
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reader, Spaghetti +, writes (15 July 2013):
Hello. Don't worry about it. He was probably being a jerk.
My brother had a huge breath problem, no matter how much he brushed. He bought this mouthwash called Therabreath. You can google it, it was like 7 bucks a bottle, and it worked great. Eliminated all odor in the mouth, even smell from toothpaste.
So if you want that extra reassurance I would try that. I do think it is him being a jerk.
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reader, MsSadie +, writes (15 July 2013):
 You said you spoke to your family and close friends, but you didn't say if they confirmed what your ex said. Did they, too, tell you that you have bad breath?
If so, you're first step should be to determine what may be causing that. Are you a smoker? Do you have a poor diet or skip meals? Are you vigilant about your dental hygiene, brushing your teeth regularly and flossing? Do you eat particularly flagrant foods?
Consider those questions because it could be a quick fix issue. Otherwise, you really should see a professional because bad breath can be indicative of serious issues in your organs.
However, if your friends and family said that your breath is fine, then you need to weigh their opinions heavier than your ex's.
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reader, Haych  +, writes (15 July 2013):
well you could floss regularly and keep mints with you or breath spray just in case also it could be something in your diet causing this odor but i suggest you keep mints chew gum ad your ex could just be lying to keep you paranoid
GOOD LUCK x
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2013): I can tell you exactly what to do. Go to walgreens and buy therabreath toothpaste and oral rinse. They're in a green/white tube/bottle. It WORKS. I've had halitosis since I was little and this is the ONLY thing that works. You brush your teeth with it and then use the oral rinse like a mouthwash, but it's safe to swallow, so this way it cleans the back of your throat. I'm telling you, you use this product and even onions isn't on your breath after. It'll cost a little under 20 bucks for the toothpaste and rinse. What I do, is only use it when I'm on a date or doing something where I'll be in close proximities of other ppl. I brush my teeth, like normal, scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner, swash the rinse around my mouth, spit.. and then gargle/swallow a tad of rinse. Like I said, it's safe for swallowing and you have to try this product.
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reader, eddie85 +, writes (15 July 2013):
 I would agree with most of the other answers here. Definitely try and get a cleaning -- often times they are cheaper than you would think, especially if you are paying cash.
Also you can go along way to freshening your breath by flossing and brushing thoroughly. This also includes your tongue where a lot of bacteria reside. Also you may want to consider chewing a sugarless gum. They can keep your breath fresh and keep the saliva moving -- you can get funky breath when there isn't any movement in your mouth.
Finally, don't sweat it too much. Everyone's breath can be rank from time to time. It doesn't necessarily mean your breath is always bad. This is doubly true if you've done the breath test with trusted friends and family.
Eddie
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 July 2013): My dear I agree with auntie 'youwish', he is your ex for a reason. Do not let his comment which may have been to put you down get to you.
If you have bad breath: see dentist, floss, rinse with boiled water and salt (the best and cheap mouth wash).
I have a friend who has a bad breath, because she is on diet and does not eat therefore, she has bad breath. Are you on diet and not eating regularly?
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (15 July 2013):
 I agree with Denise - get a cleaning, it's NOT that expensive and it CAN help prevent many diseases in your mouth and... help your breath smell fresher :) And it's WAY more important then what your BF/EX thinks - it's your health!
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reader, YouWish +, writes (15 July 2013):
 Two things you need to keep in your mind:
1. He's your EX. His opinion means nothing whatsoever.
2. EVERYONE in the universe has had bad breath!
Your ex is your ex. Leave the stuff your ex says to you in the past where it belongs, and never bring stuff from your ex into any new relationship. Your ex is old news and so is anything that comes out of his mouth.
Like I said -- everyone wakes up in the morning with bad breath just like everyone wakes up needing a shower and with bed head. Brush regularly, floss, use mouthwash, and carry sugar-free mints. Also understand and study the foods that lend themselves more to bad breath, such as garlic, onions, sugary foods, acidic foods, and smoking/alcohol.
Bad breath is easy and fixable, so no worries fretting about it!
By god KISS your boyfriend! Just bring along the breath mints or breath spray! Problem solved for under $1!
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reader, Denise32 +, writes (15 July 2013):
 If you need to see a dentist for a checkup then its imperative that you do so - better to take care of any problems now than to wait until they get worse ad perhaps involve thousands of dollars! This should be your first priority.
Having said that, how about using a mouthwash before you meet the new guy? Do you smoke? If you do, it will affect your breath.......good luck!
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