Sorry that it took me a while to reply and thanks for your answer.
I have tried different routines through the years, also diets to no avail. At the moment I don't have a strict routine I must say, it's probably because it's really hard to keep it up when you don't believe in it much. However, I also eat very little sugar ( but cheat sometimes ) and reduced my carbs intake. I don't drink alcohol. I brush 3 times a day and floss ( just because ), then use a tongue scraper, however it's just a habit, it has no effect on the coating. Besides, when I brush teeth and use the scraper it's when mucus at the back of my throat starts to flow like crazy, so I end up spitting a lot of it while I brush and need to blow my nose after that. The smell remains, excess mucus it's produced 24/7 so that's why the routine doesn't work I think.
I think most of us have in common the excess mucus in the back of our throat; if we just found a way to get rid of it maybe the oral cavity would gradually heal itslef and find some kind of balance, or relief when we clean our mouth.
I used to take acid reflus meds too ( omeprazole 40mg ) but it didn't work. Do you have acid reflux with clear symptoms like burning etc? Are the pills improving your bb?
I never had typical reflux, my reflux takes place only in the pharynx ( lpr ), and it doesn't feel like reflux either, I don't feel anything coming up, phlegm is just there all the time.
A theory could be that this over production of mucus in the throat ( coming either from sinuses, stomach, both or maybe the stomach acids triggered the sinuses into producing more mucus to protect our mouth ) itself shouldn't produce BB. But when it stays there chronically and gets mixed up with bacteria, food particles etc, it feeds on those and it becomes offensive ( a vicious cycle ). This putrid environment may cause also tonsil stones to some people. that's why removing tonsils doesn't cure 100%, they're just a consequence of the excess "infected" mucus. We really need to find the source of it to at least reduce our PND and globus in the throat. No more lump in the throat is the key.
It's hard for me to believe we all just have a bad immune system or a metabolic condition which leads us to having to live with BB forever. It's too much of a coincidence that most of us also have PND, lot of mucus, nasal odor etc etc.
One last thought! I do believe keeping a good environment in our mouths and tummies is more important for us than "normal" people, therefore not eating junk foods etc could be making our bb less offensive. However, at least in my case, I don't feel like what I eat really matters...
I hope your focus on the reflux will find its results. Sorry for my English and keep us posted.
