A little improvement after almost a decade of halitosis
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:34 am
Hello. I'm just new here. Like you, I used to read comments from different forums to search for the cure to this embarrassing 'curse'. My case of halitosis started when I was 14 (already turning 24 in the next few months).
First, I've tried strong mouthwashes, only made it worse. It dries the mouth plus the alcohol in it adds a certain 'smell' after few hours. Next, I went to the dentist, oral health was okay (although I can smell that the bb comes from my gums sometimes, laser treatment is too expensive). Third, I tried probiotics, didn't notice a significant effect since I only tried it for a month. And then, I also tried chlorophyll supplements, didn't help a lot. I was too frustrated and depressed already. The words I've heard, I don't want to repeat them anymore. I had suicidal thoughts. I've even developed agoraphobia since I don't want to go outside anymore. I have panic attacks whenever I need to get out and meet with people. I'm 23 and unemployed. I felt so useless.
But, a little improvement have happened. My halitosis is not that worst anymore. I don't 'drool' in my pillow in the morning anymore (that's gross I know, sorry for that). That actually happens whenever I eat junk foods. I focused on my diet. I've read somewhere that removing dairy, wheat, beans and some citrus fruits in your diet, lessens the severity of halitosis.
I don't smoke and drink alcohol. I'm not a coffee drinker too.
What I've avoided eating recently:
-bread, cookies, anything with wheat/gluten in it
-dairy (particularly milk, butter, cheese and eggs)
-citrus (orange and lemons, etc.)
-onions and garlic (in the Philippines, our food are usually cooked with these, I started preparing my own food and omit these two)
-canned goods
-junk foods
-seasoning/artificial flavors
Haha what else could I eat after avoiding these. What a life.
At present, what I do:
- drink water after waking up
- after few minutes, I eat two-three pieces of banana. The banana that I'm eating is a local variety. It is usually fried or boiled. But I eat it raw, added alkalinity for the body.
- my lunch usually includes veggies, cabbage, bell pepper, greens.. I include fish sometimes (but I make sure that those came from the sea, 'cause most kinds of fish sold in the 'talipapa' (mini market) are harvested from fish pens, they're not that healthy to eat). I seldom eat chicken. I also eat small portions of pork sometimes, but no beef at all. Meats are included in the 'acidic' type of food. Red meat will contribute to halitosis, especially beef.
- I eat cooked rice, (2-3 cups per day, that's where I get my carbohydrates)
- again, I don't eat anything with garlic and onions (I know they are good for the body, but when I stopped eating those, I don't even have to use deodorant sometimes, ah it's freaking hot here and you'll sweat like hell, but now, no body odor at all)
-drink enough water (no alcohol, coffee, milk, juices) tea is okay
- I eat fruits for snack, bananas(again), avocado, ..watermelon, papaya, strawberries are good too (avocado is an alkaline food, I've read that we must reduce eating acid-forming foods, and should increase eating alkaline-rich foods).
- I don't take medicines too often. Antibiotics are really not good for the body. It kills both the bad and good bacteria. Some people have written that their halitosis started after taking antibiotics for a certain period.
For hygiene:
- brush teeth and gums, scrape the tongue
- I'm using a mouthwash, a local brand (I won't mention the brand anymore). It only has 3 ingredients: purified water, stabilized chlorine dioxide and peppermint flavor). I love it because it doesn't have the 'sting' effect. No harsh chemicals, sugar and alcohol that dries the mouth.
- whenever I eat anything, I take water and do swish motions to clean my teeth with any food that was stuck in it.
Next month, I'm making my own toothpaste. I found a homemade toothpaste recipe that includes, coconut oil, baking soda, stevia/xylitol and peppermint. I've noticed that my bb gets worse sometimes after I brush. Maybe it's the soap content (sodium lauryl sulfate) of the toothpaste.
I'll update once I try using it. Hoping that this long post helps you even a bit. I know what it feels like, so I'll try to help even how small it is.
First, I've tried strong mouthwashes, only made it worse. It dries the mouth plus the alcohol in it adds a certain 'smell' after few hours. Next, I went to the dentist, oral health was okay (although I can smell that the bb comes from my gums sometimes, laser treatment is too expensive). Third, I tried probiotics, didn't notice a significant effect since I only tried it for a month. And then, I also tried chlorophyll supplements, didn't help a lot. I was too frustrated and depressed already. The words I've heard, I don't want to repeat them anymore. I had suicidal thoughts. I've even developed agoraphobia since I don't want to go outside anymore. I have panic attacks whenever I need to get out and meet with people. I'm 23 and unemployed. I felt so useless.
But, a little improvement have happened. My halitosis is not that worst anymore. I don't 'drool' in my pillow in the morning anymore (that's gross I know, sorry for that). That actually happens whenever I eat junk foods. I focused on my diet. I've read somewhere that removing dairy, wheat, beans and some citrus fruits in your diet, lessens the severity of halitosis.
I don't smoke and drink alcohol. I'm not a coffee drinker too.
What I've avoided eating recently:
-bread, cookies, anything with wheat/gluten in it
-dairy (particularly milk, butter, cheese and eggs)
-citrus (orange and lemons, etc.)
-onions and garlic (in the Philippines, our food are usually cooked with these, I started preparing my own food and omit these two)
-canned goods
-junk foods
-seasoning/artificial flavors
Haha what else could I eat after avoiding these. What a life.
At present, what I do:
- drink water after waking up
- after few minutes, I eat two-three pieces of banana. The banana that I'm eating is a local variety. It is usually fried or boiled. But I eat it raw, added alkalinity for the body.
- my lunch usually includes veggies, cabbage, bell pepper, greens.. I include fish sometimes (but I make sure that those came from the sea, 'cause most kinds of fish sold in the 'talipapa' (mini market) are harvested from fish pens, they're not that healthy to eat). I seldom eat chicken. I also eat small portions of pork sometimes, but no beef at all. Meats are included in the 'acidic' type of food. Red meat will contribute to halitosis, especially beef.
- I eat cooked rice, (2-3 cups per day, that's where I get my carbohydrates)
- again, I don't eat anything with garlic and onions (I know they are good for the body, but when I stopped eating those, I don't even have to use deodorant sometimes, ah it's freaking hot here and you'll sweat like hell, but now, no body odor at all)
-drink enough water (no alcohol, coffee, milk, juices) tea is okay
- I eat fruits for snack, bananas(again), avocado, ..watermelon, papaya, strawberries are good too (avocado is an alkaline food, I've read that we must reduce eating acid-forming foods, and should increase eating alkaline-rich foods).
- I don't take medicines too often. Antibiotics are really not good for the body. It kills both the bad and good bacteria. Some people have written that their halitosis started after taking antibiotics for a certain period.
For hygiene:
- brush teeth and gums, scrape the tongue
- I'm using a mouthwash, a local brand (I won't mention the brand anymore). It only has 3 ingredients: purified water, stabilized chlorine dioxide and peppermint flavor). I love it because it doesn't have the 'sting' effect. No harsh chemicals, sugar and alcohol that dries the mouth.
- whenever I eat anything, I take water and do swish motions to clean my teeth with any food that was stuck in it.
Next month, I'm making my own toothpaste. I found a homemade toothpaste recipe that includes, coconut oil, baking soda, stevia/xylitol and peppermint. I've noticed that my bb gets worse sometimes after I brush. Maybe it's the soap content (sodium lauryl sulfate) of the toothpaste.
I'll update once I try using it. Hoping that this long post helps you even a bit. I know what it feels like, so I'll try to help even how small it is.