Bad breath

[ladycasshmere]

I have a friend with a bad breath problem. He always gets up close in my face when he is talking and it is really strong. How do I address this without hurting his feelings?

[dreamyxo]

Put a mask on when he starts talking
Only talk to him over the phone
Offer him some gum
Buy him a toothbrush and mouthwash for a present
Tell him his chronic halitosis is disturbing to your olfactory perception

[twol]

I usually pull out mints or gum, take one myself, then offer them one. 90% time they take it. Good luck!

[lynnc35]

Offer gum to them when you see them or tic tacs

[lhz123]

Talk to him in  a nice way maybe he is not aware that he got bad breath so that he can visit a dentist.

[melissajh44]

That's a tough one. Sometimes people don't take the hint when you offer them gum/breath mints.

[cashrose]

I have a friend with a bad breath problem. He always gets up close in my face when he is talking and it is really strong. How do I address this without hurting his feelings?

oh! that is easy. Always prepare mint gums or candy. Always give him some
to put in his pocket. If outing recommend him to chew or put mint in his mouth.
If just stays home,if you sees him first in the morning or anytime give him mint before
he'll start talking. And if he  say why you always give him mint and then tell him
that you want him to have fresh breath....

[tholl01]

I with every one else offer him some gum or mints. Most of the time people with bad breath do take it. I don't know why.

[yaayme]

Sometimes when people have bad breath it's related to health problem's (mouth or gastro) but if that's not the issue then they probably need to brush or scrape their tongue. Most bacteria that causes bad breath can be found on the tongue...

Try this...Buy a tongue scraper (they have inexpensive one's at the dollar store) and put it in your purse (assuming you are a woman) if your out together. Tell him "Hey, they were having a sale and I bought a little too much extra *giggle* would you like a free tongue scrapper?" If he doesn't know what it is, describe what it does and that it removes bad breath causing bacteria. Rave about it if you will. You can also throw in some floss and maybe a bag of breath mints but that's pushing it a little, I think.

[greenthumbjan]

I agree with the mint or gum offerings.  Telling your friend that you are being intoxicated from their word-hole can lead to a thank you - they will treat it, or you have a chance of losing your friend completely.  So decide if you should tell them or not remember this: a person that has very bad breathe can have an underlying serious medical problem besides gum disease.

[lguzman1]

That a hard one, I always offer mints and try not to get to close to people. I remember when I was pregnant with one of my daughter, a friend of mine which I love so dearly got so close to me and her mouth smelled bad. After that day I couldn't see her again. When she would come one way I would go the other way. It was like that all though my pregnancy. After I had my child it was good. I never told her. I just had to deal with it on my own. I think it was a pregnancy thing.

[crisstar]

I always keep Altoids in my purse. Perhaps like everyone else said before offer them something strong like an Altoids Mint. You may mention ask them if they've  been to the dentist lately because their breath smells a little off. If you can say something like that in a nice way, it would kinda put the ball in their court to get some help for their bad breath.

[ancmetro]

   Give him a travel sized oral care kit and some chewing gum. Explain to him that using them will improve his oral health!

[LaTashaS28]

Be honest with him and tell him the truth that he has bad breath, and say I am telling you not to hurt your feelings but that you are just looking out for him.

[shelly927]

well you should just come out and tell him about it, also let him know that flossing and brushing and using listerine will helps in saving his teeth, don't forget to tell him to always clean his tongue