Being told that your breath stinks can be a hard pill to swallow. It’s not just embarrassing, it’s also a sign of poor oral hygiene and health.
My boyfriend recently made this difficult discovery about me, and I was devastated! I was embarrassed and ashamed, unsure how to fix the issue. After some research and introspection, I was able to find some fresh solutions and improve our relationship.
So, here’s how I dealt with it when my boyfriend said my breath stinks.
An Unfortunate Discovery
It was the second date with my boyfriend, and I was feeling pretty confident. Unfortunately, our date ended on an awkward note when he told me he noticed my breath was a bit off.
My stomach immediately turned into knots and I felt sick to my stomach. I was so embarrassed and ashamed, I thought he was going to break up with me. After a few moments of awkward silence, he suggested I might have bad breath due to poor oral hygiene.
I had heard of this before, but never thought it would happen to me. I had always taken pride in my oral hygiene, brushing my teeth multiple times a day and flossing regularly.
After the initial shock wore off, I realized I had to do something about it. I thanked him for his honesty and said I’d take action to improve my breath.
Finding Some Fresh Solutions
The first thing I did was to look into the causes of bad breath.
After some research, I realized that poor oral hygiene was just one of many causes of bad breath. Other factors include smoking, eating certain foods, drinking coffee and alcohol, or even a medical condition.
Once I had identified the potential causes of my problem, I was able to take steps to improve my breath.
I started brushing my teeth twice a day, flossing daily, and using a tongue scraper to remove any bacteria from my tongue. I also began drinking plenty of water to keep my mouth hydrated.
I also looked into some natural ways to freshen my breath. I started using a few drops of essential oils on my toothbrush, and started chewing some fresh mint leaves. I also began consuming probiotics, as they can help to eliminate bad-breath-causing bacteria.
Finally, I made sure to visit my dentist regularly for a professional cleaning and checkup. This ensured that any underlying oral health problems were addressed.
The combination of these strategies helped to improve the overall health of my mouth, and most importantly, my breath. After a few weeks, my boyfriend noticed the improvement and was relieved.
Fresh Exhale!
Dealing with bad breath was eye-opening, especially after learning the problem from my boyfriend.
No one likes to hear that their breath stinks, but it’s important to take action if you do. When you follow a few simple steps, like brushing, flossing and using natural remedies, you can eliminate bad breath and freshen your breath.
I did it, and so can you!
FAQs
Q: What causes bad breath?
A: Bad breath can be caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking, eating certain foods, drinking coffee and alcohol, or even a medical condition.
Q: How can I improve my breath?
A: You can improve your breath by;
- brushing your teeth twice a day
- flossing daily
- using a tongue scraper
- drinking plenty of water
- using natural remedies like essential oils and mint leaves
- visiting your dentist regularly
Q: How long does it take to improve your breath?
A: It typically takes a few weeks to improve your breath. However, it can take longer depending on the underlying cause.
