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Horrible Breath

vickimcdonald73
vickimcdonald73 Posts: 25 Member
edited November 15 in Social Groups
Ok, I know that having a bad taste in your mouth and horrible breath is a good sign BUT it is depressing.
My daughter told me I have sweetened milk smell when I spoke to her today.
I know its not the end of the world but I dont feel confident talking up close to anyone or even kissing my husband .. mouth wash and mints only last so long.
What do others do?

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  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    I keep a little bottle of peppermint or cinnamon oil in my glove box, just in case it strikes >:) when I'm out. (Rub on your teeth. :#)
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Dairy gives me bad breath. Onions and garlic too. Otherwise I never had a problem with it.

    Oh, dehydration too.

    Some people find higher protein diets cause bad breath. Some find keto levels of low carb causes it too, in which case some of it resolves and some doesn't. You may just have to experiment.
  • chelseabarnwell42
    chelseabarnwell42 Posts: 47 Member
    edited January 2017
    I make sure I save room in my carb allowance for sugar free Extra gum through out the day.
  • VKetoV
    VKetoV Posts: 111 Member
    I'll second the peppermint oil (nice smell too, also the mint smell makes you feel more alert). Always carry around some mints/gum for dreaded keto breath...your own sense of smell will be dull to it but not others. I frequently do throw around pocket sprays/films of listerine too just in case
  • romahoney1
    romahoney1 Posts: 6 Member
    I read and what also for me was I had to up my fat level to correct that issue. Oh and lots of flossing :)
  • romahoney1
    romahoney1 Posts: 6 Member
    Am now 70% fat
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    romahoney1 wrote: »
    Am now 70% fat

    BMI? :o
  • romahoney1
    romahoney1 Posts: 6 Member
    fat ration for the low carb diet 70% protein 5% carbs 25% protein
  • romahoney1
    romahoney1 Posts: 6 Member
    my bmi about 29% currently
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    romahoney1 wrote: »
    my bmi about 29% currently

    Whew!
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,786 Member
    vickimcdonald73 wrote: »
    Ok, I know that having a bad taste in your mouth and horrible breath is a good sign BUT it is depressing.
    My daughter told me I have sweetened milk smell when I spoke to her today.
    I know its not the end of the world but I dont feel confident talking up close to anyone or even kissing my husband .. mouth wash and mints only last so long.
    What do others do?

    http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/43067167.php
  • swezeytba
    swezeytba Posts: 624 Member
    retirehappy wrote: »

    http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/43067167.php

    Interesting.....Not sure their calculator is entirely correct though as I wasn't eating near the grams of protein they are stating my goal should be and my dragon breath was horrible! :)

    It still may have been too much for my body though. It's possible I may be overestimating my percentage of body fat.....
  • mandycat223
    mandycat223 Posts: 502 Member
    This began about a month into LC and lasted several weeks, with no recurrence. Fortunately I was forewarned and armed with those little Listerine Pocket-Packs that fit into any pocket or purse. Even more fortunately, you can buy them in bulk at Sam's Club, cuz I needed them aplenty. Even I couldn't stand myself.
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