i just posted this in another thread. i
think this is pretty much directed to your
problem.
"Number 1 Cause of Bad Breath- Poor Oral
Hygiene
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 by FreshBreath
The number one cause of bad breath is poor
oral hygiene. When the mouth (gums, teeth,
tongue and such) is not taken care of, it
will allow bacteria to grow rapidly in the
mouth, in crevices in the tongue, usually
on the back of the tongue, as well as
between the teeth and around the gum line.
As the bacteria grows, it produces waste
products that have an odor similar to
sulfur (an odor similar to rotten eggs).
As sulfides is released into the mouth.
your breath stinks.
Essentially, bacteria growing in your
mouth are what cause bad breath. Usually
they will appear as a white coating on the
back of your tongue. The bacteria are
living in that coating and one way to
remove them, and eliminate one cause of
bad breath is to use a spoon, turned
upside down, and scrape the bacteria away.
Some try to use their toothbrush to brush
away this white coating, but scarping is
the most effective method. But do take
note that even with a vigilante scraping
program, bacteria will still grow in other
parts of your mouth, above and below the
gum line.
Brushing and flossing will remove the
majority of bacteria but not all the
bacteria. You can killed the bacteria by
other means, such as mouthwash or rinsing
with baking soda. Bad breath can also be
associated with certain gastrointestinal
diseases so do check with your dentist and
doctor if you are unsure."
hope this helps
