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Monday 24 September 2012

Dear LIB readers: My boyfriend has bad breath!

From a LIB reader
Dear Linda, I need you to ask your audience if this is a good reason to leave a good man. The guy I am dating is the best boyfriend any girl could ask for. However, his breath is very bad that I can't even kiss him. He has good oral hygiene but, his breath  is still horrible. What should I do? Do I tell him or just breakup with him?

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lindaonu said...

i feel she should tell him,if she really loves him

triplea said...

breakup and then give me his number..i hv a cousin who likes guys with bad breath....

The Great Oracle said...

Tell him to see a doctor. It is a disease with origin around the throat region.

Anonymous said...

Omo ... this has remedy find it from a dentist..dont make the mistake of losing one of the few good men cos of your vanity.

Anonymous said...

try to tel him am sure he wil undastand, nd u guys can probably go seek a solution 2gether

Anonymous said...

WOW.. sure u need to tell him, and l wonder why guy will have bad breath... HE should do a lot of tough cleaning and make sure he brush 3times a day... tell him and help them get over it... We are in each other life to make us perfect so maybe u re the person to help him in his bad breath ok... so talk with him and deal with it.. am sure proper brushing of the mouth well will do the job or better still go and see a dentist

Zulu said...

My dear, it depends on a whole lot of things, ranging from 'how desperate u are to keep a man' to 'how long is ur list of options'.
The point is that if u don't hav anyother men on that queue den u better keep this one. Buy him close-up herbal & a smoker's(hard) toothbrush.
On a more serious note, relax & work it out with him. If he's as gud a man as u suggest he is, he'll appreciate it if u talk to him about it. He might need to see a doctor if through & conscientious hygiene dznt do d trick, he myt have a condition known as hallitosis. (And that's a mans point of view).
Finally, don't mind the silly girls that wud make fun of you, some of them even need iron sponge & sandpaper to get to ur man's standard.

Dr. Rukevwe said...

Don't break up with him. His bad breath may be caused by an underlying medical condition. I would advice that you discuss this with him and encourage him to see a doctor. There are numerous medical solutions to bad breath.

Anonymous said...

Idiot woman.Everybody's breath smells;everyone. the only time ur breath is fresh is after brushing or if u re licking a mint.Every other time,it smells.Bacteria in multitudes abound in the mouth so mechonigi

Anonymous said...

if you feel that his breath is funky and u love him, take him to d dentist. he probably has halitosis. i left a guy after telling him his breath was from the pit of hell....no regrets.
Julit says so

Anonymous said...

Buy a mouth guard and make sure he wears it 24/7 *wink*

emmanuel said...

Honey pls don't B̸̨̨͡я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ɑ̤̥̈̊k up with him I'm ά guy from Edo ǻn̶̲̥̅̊ԃ †ђξ mother of М̣̣̇Ɣ son is from Taraba, ℓ̊ hανҽ bad breath too ǻn̶̲̥̅̊ԃ she always tells ♏ҙ Wћε̲̣̣̣̥и̲̮̣̥̅̊ its too much ƒσя her. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ ℓ̊ brush every night before Wε̲̣̣̣̥ go sleep ǻn̶̲̥̅̊ԃ also during †ђξ day S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ Wε̲̣̣̣̥ cɑ̤̥̈̊и̲̮̣̥̅̊ always enjoy ε̲̣̣̣̥ɑ̤̥̈̊cћ ợ̣̣̝̇̇̇†ћε̲̣̣̣̥я̅. However ℓ̊ was told it cɑ̤̥̈̊и̲̮̣̥̅̊ ßε̲̣̣̣̥ treated medically ǻn̶̲̥̅̊ԃ Wε̲̣̣̣̥ hανҽ both agreed τнατ after our wedding I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ december ill go get treated. Don't leave him its и̲̮̣̥̅̊ot enough to B̸̨̨͡я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ɑ̤̥̈̊k up with him your next BF М̣̣̇Ɣ might JƱ$† ßε̲̣̣̣̥ ά drunk,cheat,smoker,or something you never bargained ƒσя. Cheers.

Anonymous said...

Halitosis! Dear dearest the worst ordour u could ever percieve,hmmmmm he needs to see a dentist to be sure he has no ulcers in his mouth n then he needs to change his diet. I personally can't stand it n once told a prospective suitor off cos of it! Talk to him about it n help him work towards a ordour free breath if u love him that much n most importantly talk to God about it, u will be surprised at the outcome

Becky naka (Beautiful home concept....your sure plug for industrial cleaning) said...

if u really luv him talk 2 him about it, dere's always a solution 2 evry probs.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Nawao women are so insatiable,u claim he's d best anywoman cam dream of,and u can't make dis lil sacrifice for him. Am sure he's been puttingup with ur
Snoring habit.
Bad table manners.
Smelly hair.
Monthly period and its connotations.
Nagging etc. But u now form minister of health and hygeine coz he doesn't complain. If u want to kiss him give him baba blue or tom tom.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

Topless said...

He needs help. Help him, don't leave. Discuss it with him and maybe see a doctor.

POLA said...

Did he ever ask you out as friends before you started dating? If yes, how could you not notice he had bad breadth before accepting to be his gf? If you love him, you both are committed to the relationship, and are close enough to discuss personal stuff like bad breadth, then I think a visit to the dentist will help him.
Also, research on natural veggies that can help his breadth improve. But if you are not committed, then dump him and move on to someone you can kiss without fear of foul smell from his breadth.

POLA

Anonymous said...

ewwwww, pls leave

Anonymous said...

I am in this same predicament also, someone i am dating has awful breath and everyone says that is a childish reason to leave him, saying i should try recommending medication or other stuff but i just don't know how to go about it.

Anonymous said...

u guys shud always play d game called " honey lets go brush our teeth " it works

AGAT said...

I believe there is a solution for bad breath,ave u tried any of the mouth wash treatment for bad breath.Look for a solution before deciding weather to leave him or not.If there is no cure of solution then u can make ur decision to leave since u can't even kiss him so what's the use. But God help you the next guy ur going to meet has the same challenge.lol

AJ said...

Pls break up with him cos you do not deserve him. He is a good man and you are asking wether to leave him or not. If you truly love someone, you strive to make them better. He has good oral hygiene so u shud know that d problem is from inside. If you love him, tell him and take him to d dentist.

If everyone was like you, who will be with him? People should know that true love is about giving and sacrifice, not about always being comfortable.

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Anonymous said...

i told my boyfrend he breath was klling mee nd i said it jokinly cos i luve him 2 death nd we lafed bout it nd he said ur jokn right i said NOPE , nd he used mouth wash nd mouth spray every sec . d breath doesnt hav anyfin 2 do wit loving him less.

Anonymous said...

That is just a minor issue 2 leave ur boyfriend. Get him a mouth wash or ask him to meet with a dentist.

Anonymous said...

why will u leave him cos he got bad breath. help him get solution if u love him.

Anonymous said...

tell him cos if yours was smellin he wudnt waste time 2 tell u . men wud tell u as it iss y cant we women do too. my boyfrend told me my breath was startin 2 not smell fresh (dat still ur mouth dey ooze) dat was d most embarassin moment of my life yea but it wud make u work towards a fresher breath .

Anonymous said...

This is serious.. Chai

Anonymous said...

Bia, young lady, how many years u be? 18?. u wan leave man cox e mouth dey smell? u no funny.u neve hear say men scares?

Anonymous said...

Babe,bad breathe is not enough reason to leave a guy u said is the best boyfriend a woman could ever ask for. Have you tried talking to him about it,then I will suggest that he sees a dentist who will check him up to know exactly what is wrong,personally and with my experience working with a dentist,the case can be treated if it isnt an internal disease! Good men are hard to find o,SHINE YOUR EYES,HELP YOUR MAN AND ENJOY HIM TO THE LATEST............

SPIZY said...

Personally,oral hygiene and bad breath are 2 different things. Some people brush 2ce a day but still have breath. I believe he needs to pay more attention to his teeth,most times the arrangement of the teeth in some people is such that whenever they eat anything,particles of what they eat reside in between their teeth and when they brush,the bristle of the toothbrush does not reach those places. This remnants accumulate and the result is mouth odour. I will advice he sees a dentist and then get a mouthwash that contains menthol.In as much as i can't stand bad breath myself,i don't think its enough reason to leave him. If you love him like you claim and since he is the best boyfriend so far,help him to tackle the challenge,talk to him like a friend and offer help. It can't get any worse.

Anonymous said...

one morin my boyfrend said i had bad breath nd me sef ive bin tryin too tell him bout his breath too but i jus bot all d mouth tins in d world nd said both of us shud use it togeda dat he mite jus need a fresher breath , guess we r good now. lol

Anonymous said...

But linda? no every small pikin matter or gist u go post, shoo. anyway maybe the babe no get internet so i don help her browse solution watin remain na make she talk to her guy about the issue then make she try this tips out. Brush properly, Floss regularly,Use a mouth freshener such as antiseptic mouth wash,Regular dentist visits,Drinking a lot of water,Chewing sugar less gum,Celery and Raw carrots.

Unknown said...

Let him see a dentist or buy a carton of Orbit chewing gum for him. That shld do the trick

Anonymous said...

You say you boyfriend is everything you want; I assume you refer to good character and good looks. Those are hard and impossible to change, respectively. Bad breathe is easy to change. Get him new equipment (tooth brush, paste, tongue brush, mouth wash), tell him nicely and it's fixed. Better than a guy with fresh breathe and bad character. All the best!

Anonymous said...

Maybe he has cavities, cavities cause bad breath so he shd go to the dentist to get hs teeth checked out. Once the cavities ( holes in teeth ) have been fixed then his breath will stop smelling

Arasi said...

So far he is the best boyfriend for u, there are solutions to bad breathe, walk with him to a good dentist doctor to solve it

Anonymous said...

if u love it shudnt be a reason 2 break up now . except u don dey eye peson with good breath .lol

Anonymous said...

i feel for u. if he's a good person, u don't leave him because of that. tell him about it and u guys should find a mouthwash or something to control the bad breath. in my case, it was body odor and when i told him about it, he started controlling it

Moi said...

If you say he is a good man then I personally think you should help him. Buy him bitter kola and make sure he chews it at night before sleep, you'll be shocked at what magic that can do. Do that religiously although you start seeing the effect almost immediately.

Anonymous said...

on d radio yeterday dey talked bout how do u tell ur best frend or close frend he/she has a bad breath , a lady called nd said her husband has a dragons breath lolllls d guy jus cudnt help her nd said she shud buy him a mouth spray . mouth sprays can even worsen d bad breath . it to gaggle wit tcp nd mouth wash nd SCRUB D HELL OUTTA UR TONGUE monin nd nite . every one has bad breath at some point its jus a propper hygiene dats d solution.

dammy said...

there are endless ways to get rid of bad breath...You can go online to check out some products that can reduce the bad breath or see a dentist but first of all you need to sit him down,create a conducive and romantic atmosphere and talk to him about it and how you are willing to help.His breath shouldn't be a reason to leave him since it has a solution.what if he is your brother?would you dis-brother him?
Just my opinion

Anonymous said...

If u realy love him, tell him then u will no wot to do after all God created both of u

Amiga said...

That must be really awful!! But before you kick him to the curb, book him a dental appointment, he might have gum disease or cavities where food falls into and he is unabale to remove the decaying food hence the halitosis. If a visit to the dentist fails to solve the problem, then by all means dumb him. That shit is not bearable. Question though, how have you coped all the time??????

Dat dude 24yrs said...

First of all u said he is d best boyf and now u want to leave him coz he's bad breath, nw tel me there no body on earth who do nt hav any weak point 4get ur 4cking question and move on wit d guy or u try me 4real dis is my email eobidiwe@yahoo.com i wil be waitin 4 ur message

Terrific said...

Breakin up shudnt b one f ya options. Hv u tot it dat u also hv a bad side dat he hs already condition his mind to put up wif? Anways dat shudnt mean u are to suffer in silence. Cheer up der is solutn. Google it n hv fun. One f it is eaten veg like onions more. Gud news is i had d same ish bt its solvd cos i made a move

Amena said...

tell him, he might have to go to the dentist. I know its hard to say but if you can smell it then it means others can smell it to. And it does not look good on both of u. Also he might not know and if u tell him politely he should not take offence in. Dont break up because of bad breathe, thats petty, especially when it can be fixed.

Eze said...

If listerine no work, buy kerosene give am.

Anonymous said...

Your boyfriend probably has HALITOSIS since you say he has good oral hygiene. However wanting to break up with him for this reason is not the best advice. My suggestion is he see a dentist and find out what his options are which could include having an operation done.

Nekky Cynthia said...

if you really care about him, the best would be to tell him

franceslovesfashion@gmail.com said...

he needs to see a doctor, am sure he's got a problem with his digestive system

Anonymous said...

if he has good hygiene then he probably has a tooth that needs to come out. Ask him to go to a dentist

franceslovesfashion@gmail.com said...

he needs to see a doctor asap, am sure he's got issues with his digestive system

Anonymous said...

It's a problem. He shd see an ear ,nose and throat (ENT)specialist in any federal hospital not just a dentist. He could hav a throat infection

IslandeR said...

My dear, I say 'tell him and help him whichever way possible'. Most people that have same issue never improve on it bcos they hardly ever get told (na you wan tell student say teacher no wear pant?...lol) He is a good lover like you said, help him improve on his flaw and enjoy his lovely kisses too, lol...you might just never know how good a kisser he actually is...lol.

drerhumu said...

There are many causes of halithosis (bad breath) and you would do him a favour taking him to see a dentist/ oral hygienist.

Anonymous said...

weneva ure goin 2 his house, buy packet of tom tom & orbit chewing gum.

Anonymous said...

If that is only reason u wnt 2 leave him it means u dnt luv him,though d choice is urs dear.

Anonymous said...

simple... take him to the dentist

Godspowerogono said...

just breakup now dat u have not yet married

Anonymous said...

One of the reasons people have bad breath is dirty tongue.A lot of people pay more attention to their teeth and don't bother to brush their tongue.Why not get him a tongue brush and have him use it.If your're in the UK you can get it from your local boots store for a fiver.Thats if you truly love him and want to help him.

Anonymous said...

LOOOOOOOL

Anonymous said...

You must be stupid! What happen to going to the dentist......you dumb girls hav just turned this blog site to something else. Use ur Damn BRAIN girl.

Warri Girl said...

Get him mouth spray

Anonymous said...

I suggest you let him know about it but before u do,try to make a research on what he can use to stop the problem.But I think u cnt av such issue and not knw it. Suggest a means to deal with the problm.if u cn buy the stuff for him pls do,so wen u are presenting the case to him,u cn present wateva u buy to cure the problm with it.

Anonymous said...

hahaha, i also had one like that but i couldnt take it had to let him go. bt if u really love him you can giv him orbit gum with style n other minty stuff. some are just naturally like dat.

Anonymous said...

Do leave.do u knw if de nex guy will be worst? Maintain him as long as he loves u

James said...

Medical term: Halitosis
Solution: See the dentist. That option is a must. Before then, he should use a lot of mint.

Why break up with him for something that can be easily cured? If something like this can make you want to break up with him, then I wonder what bigger challenges will do.

Anonymous said...

I think you basically need to help him out. Make sure he follows these simple tips

* Wash his mouth twice in a day
* Use listerine after eating (It's portable so he can actually carry it along)
* He should try and chew gum (orbit or other quality gum with xylitol, lemon, mint or other flavours)

I hope that helps

To know more about oral hygiene or marriage,dating tips check http://marriageessence.wordpress.com/

mystique said...

Dis is a very sensitiv topic! Thrs no ow ur gonna tel im dat es nt gonna get angry so jus tel im anyway..in a mild tone of cos..

Chikaka said...

Tell him. He will love you for it. His gums may be infected and he doesn't know. The Dentist is calling.

Anonymous said...

He should see a doc. There's a cure for it

Anonymous said...

advice him to often brush his teeth if u love him.

Anonymous said...

or anytime u want to kiss him ask him to brush his teeth 1st in a polite way.

Anonymous said...

Nobody is perfect, one way or the other, we all have something that isnt perfect in us. If she leavehim for someone who doesnt have a bad breath, suppose he has something worse than her present fiance. Linda, tell her to give phone number, or email address of her finace, before nightfalls, he will get lots of advances from some women who doesnt care about bad breath.

Grace said...

Simply and honorably talk with him about it. Your approach matters, so make sure you are saying it in a way that doesn't end up hurting his feelings.

If you feel strongly against this, another good option would be to buy him an antiseptic and plague-reducing Mouthwash with a seal from the American Dental Association (ADA).

Useful Resource if you ever consider discussing with him:

1. http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Bad-Breath

2. http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/halitosis.html

Best,
Grace

Anonymous said...

everybody in dis world has an ugly path, nomatter how nice that person is u must hv but,cos we are nt God that is y we are different frm God cos we are nt perfect so even if u move on to d next guy who does nt hv bad breath do u knw what else he's passing through? so manage d one u hv and mk him better to ur taste.

Cece said...

No my dear, you cannot leave him because you said he is a good man and there are not many of them out there. You can help him by talking to him about it and seeking medical remedy. He may he suffering from sinusitis. When the mucous isnt expelled, it can lead to a breath problem.
Just my two cents.

Anonymous said...

if he really is a nice guy then tel him ur problem so d two of you could seek a solution. Nice guys dont easily come by.

Anonymous said...

You guys shld go and see a doctor but i think he needs to detoxify. If u leave him how sure are u the next wont have an inch sized dick or hes a 5secs man? Its curable pls

Anonymous said...

if you rily love ur guy, u wont leave him jst cos he has bad breath instead u call him and discuss it wit him and also together go seek help or meet wit a doctor and ask for solutions to the pros rather than leave him that way he will appreciate you more and cherish the love u both share.

devour said...

just go and meet tom-tom people and partner with them to provide you with truckloads every month.keep one pack at every corner of the house and let him pop it in anytime you guys want to kiss.on your wedding day,when the pastor says you can now kiss the bride,tell him to hold on and let your guy pop in one before you guys kiss abii which other advice you need ?

Innoxx said...

Well in ma own case i had to run for ma dear life lol! This happened pretty long time ago.Tho we weren't dating already.She's everything a guy would want in a woman; beauty,well cultured and industrious too.Buh juzz one problem 'BAD BREATH'.I couldn't stand it & peeps around me wondered Y i didn't go into a relationship with her.I really feel for her; even till date buh i no wan break person heart so i had to do everytin possible to let go.I couldn't bring ma self to tell her what the problem was and this infuriated her the more that she swore never to call me again(wat a relief).Lady if to say u never enter the relationship i 4 advice make u run buh now that u're in, u have to deal with it.Abiu no know say the bobo get bad breath b4 u accept am?

The Realist said...

he cant be the "best boyfriend" if u are considering leaving him for that. Buy him mints, change his diet, visit a dentist to have his teeth cleaned

Anonymous said...

Tell him since he is best boyfriend so he can seek help. if you cant tell him break up with him.

Anonymous said...

Are you sure he didnt get this bad breath from giving you a head? I know frm xperience that some of the pussies out there are worst than suck aways oh!

Anonymous said...

Since you like him a lot I think its better if you tell him so that he will find a way of getting rid of it

Anonymous said...

Hello,

That is a very horrible experience that i don't even pray for my enemy. That was the same challenge i had until i came in contact with this site www.kickthebadbreath.com and every of my story turned around. So i will advice u to check it out and help him out, instead of breaking the relationship.
I hope this will help.

Thanks

Delsu girls said...

The best advice is to take him to the best hospital. Finding a good man is not easy ooo.

Mtn network said...

Please consider your health first. Then consider your relation second. Then consider your lives together third. Now am not making any sense fourth. And you spend your time reading this fifth.
I hope linda publish this sixth. Time to go seventh.

Anonymous said...

Abi the guy chop roasted vulture? Be careful where you buy your roasted chicken from o! Dont leave me na...... Dont kiss and cover ur face with pillow while making luv! Des

Anonymous said...

let him drink lots of water as this can help

lizzy said...

Sweety u r the dumbest chick ever. U want to leave a good guy just cos he has bad breath. Would u have loved it if he had good breath and treat u like trash. Anyhow u guys should seek medical attention n stop asking linda jamb question.

Anonymous said...

if u can't stand him,my dear leave him asap.av been there before and i know what it feels like.

Anonymous said...

Zinnia:
Please my dear DON'T and I repeat DON'T leave that guy. Good guys are hard to come by these days.

IMO, your case is very simple provided he is not a stubborn man. Have a scheduled visit to a dentist for your dental check up and invite him along with you.

When you get there, lovingly persuade him to have his dental check up also. Make sure you have enough cash on you to settle both your dental expenses.

When the dentist checks his, then the dentist can tell him his observation regarding his oral issue.

I'm saying this if you feel he might not like being told directly that he has halitosis(medical name for mouth odour).

Also, it could be the kinds of food he takes in. Does he eat garlic? Let him see a dentist to clarify this issue.

Nigerians should endeavour to have their dental check up as and when due.

I wish you all the best. We are meant to help and complement each other.

Anonymous said...

Omalicha Nwa, I hear you loud and clear. Bad breath can get in the way of love. But in your case, you seem to care about this guy. I will encourage him to see a good dentist and or a doctor because his bad breath may be as a result of internal organ in his body. Also, make sure that he brushes his tongue well b/c quite often, people forget to do that and that's where most of the funk comes from. Ndo Omalicha Nwa. I feel your pain!

Anonymous said...

Ok so Linda which kinda ignorant Q is this person asking LIB's? I don't even think this is worth replying to....bt imma be kind today! Since you said he practices good oral hygiene, is he a smoker? No? Well... There are a lot of medical conditions that are associated with bad breath, the more serious ones being pneumonia, bronchitis, chronic sinus infections, DIABETES, chronic acid reflux, LIVER or KIDNEY problems. On the other hand, < threatening to an extent, gum disease, yeast infections of the mouth, dantal caries, dry mouth, a side effect of various medications, salivary gland problems, or continuously breathing through the mouth.

Either way, bad breath is not something to break up with a man for! Help him!

Anonymous said...

Tell him na and advice him to chew gum, use mouth freshener or take mint and talk more.
Then finally check if its improving by putting his palm over his mouth to know the state of his breath every 3mins.
Dont forget to tell him in a sweet way. You dont have to break up with him o
Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Jst tell me

Anonymous said...

u must be a fool. 'best boyfriend any girl could wish for' yet u cannot tell him about his breadth. leave, after all u'll b the best thing he neva had

Anonymous said...

Be a good girl friend and see medical doctor it is treatable. Is nothing more than a bacterium that need antibiotic. It is the same with girls that have smelling pussy it is also treatable. My girl friend use to have a smelling pussy and I helped her get over it by seeing a medical doctor who eventually gave us some antibiotics we used that eventually cleared it. Now I give head as often as I want without any complain. It is something your boy friend will be greatfull to you for life even when or if you eventually leave him. God luck and stay blessed.

Anonymous said...

pls see a good doctor 4 advice on how to treat it.do not breakup with d guy o,ur own shortcoming dey ur body too but yet unknown.

Anonymous said...

Ɣ☺ΰ dint notice d 'bad breath' wen he came 2 woo Ɣ☺ΰ?.. Anyways, nw Ɣ☺ΰ r in α̲̅πϑ Ɣ☺ΰ already admitted he's supposedly d best.., stick wit him!!!!..

Anonymous said...

PLS IF YOU RELLY LUV HIM,YOU BOTH CAN STILL VISIT A GOOD MEDICAL DOCTOR WHO CAN GIVE HIM A GOOD ORAL TREATMENT.

Anonymous said...

If you have made up your mind to leave him, why not just do that and stop asking useless questions.

Anonymous said...

Since God has given U your heart desire you better don't forfeit it. It is not enough to leave him, get him mouth antiseptic to gaggle with everyday.No one without BUT accept it as your own destiny it is even minor find d way to deal with it.

Anonymous said...

Just help him fix the breath problem. Google how to fix bad breath. You have to be diplomatic though. like telling him there is this great mouthwash you use and u'll like him to use it as well. using breath fresheners when you are with him and having him use it as well. small sacrifices you can make. good luck

Anonymous said...

Dont give up just yet. It may not be a matter of simple dental hygiene. Same thing was happening to a friend until he got his tonsils taken out. He said it completely changed his life (actually his breath). Its definitely an issue but not his fault, you shld discuss it with him and weigh options...dont be judgemental im sure u have some flaws that may not be ur fault that hes also managing.....ik.

Anonymous said...

Tell him na. Is that difficult?

Unknown said...

buy him tom tom any time u have 2 see him. i dont advise u leave him cos gud guys r scared these days.

Anonymous said...

U need to tell him and fight it together with him. He needs to stop taking anything that aggravates the smell eg smoking, drinking and some other smelly foods, if not just call it a day.

Anonymous said...

he should visit the dentist.try making him understand he has a bad breath and you would both of you to make that move.

Anonymous said...

Your best bet is to discuss this issue with him,funny enough,he might not even be aware of his bad breath,you can really help by discussing this with him,he might feel bad,but he will forever appreciate you later for pouring out your feelings towards him.Best of luck!!!.....Linda,pls check ur mail,sent in a mail to you yesterday..thanks..

omoyibo said...

Have your mate see a dentist like yesterday! For starters, flossing regularly, scrubbing the tongue(very important),using mouth wash & get a different toothbrush and change it frequently. Hygiene is a touchy subject for adults but if you care as much as you claim you do then you must bring this up with your man for his own sake. Obviously if you smell the breather then it is being smelt by a whole lot of other ppl.....Goodluck!

omoyibo said...

Have your mate see a dentist like yesterday! For starters, flossing regularly, scrubbing the tongue(very important),using mouth wash & get a different toothbrush and change it frequently. Hygiene is a touchy subject for adults but if you care as much as you claim you do then you must bring this up with your man for his own sake. Obviously if you smell the breather then it is being smelt by a whole lot of other ppl.....Goodluck!

BUSOLA said...

Tell ur b/friend in a nice way to brush his teeth and go visit the dentist together and the doctor.

Ola said...

Ɣ☺Ʊ can't break up with him because of that. Ɣ☺Ʊ need to let him know that he has bad breath. I'm a dentist. So many things can cause bad breath E.g some food substances, hole in the tooth,pathologic pockets in the gum, systemic diseases e.t.c. Advise him 2 visit a dentist and he really needs your support. Don't leave a good man because of sth that can be dealt with completely.

Anonymous said...

hmmmm....my dear I don't know wat to say. As for me i can't bear bad breadth for once o. better a small dick than bad breadth

Chinny said...

Dats no rsn at al to brk off wt hm.al u nid do is tel hm subtly bout it.dats wat frnds r for and if lyk u sed he is d best boifrnd in d wrld,,,,y not stick wt hm.u cd start wt gettin hm a good toothpaste,makin sure he brushes twice daily and he is religious bout it;trust me,,,,u wd do hm d greatest favour in d wrld by dat and twud work wit tym.Goodluck

Anonymous said...

hahahaha, hey! So u been dey suck purry? How does it taste wen u pour cream liquor inside it?? Sour? I guess, hehe!

Meanwhile tell ur boyfriend to take one cup of kai kai every morning before leaving for d day.

Am waiting for d cavish NOKIA3310 boy nd his point.

#ejikebigdick

Anonymous said...

He obviously has cavities and needs dental work. He may need a root canal, or an extraction. Get him to a dentist STAT

Anonymous said...

You can break up with him and pass him over to me. Me, I want a good man! I will work with him to get rid of the bad breath. Good men are terribly hard to come by these days for Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

If you had to ask such a question, then I don't think you deserve such a good man. If you had to come on a blog to ask anonymous people to advice you whether or not to stay with your good boyfriend, then the guy is better off without you. According to you, the guy is the best boyfriend any girl could ask for..., yet you're still looking for ways/excuses to dump him.

I'll never understand Naija women.

Naija woman go complain say they have a terrible man. Once they get a good man, they complain that his prick is not big enough. Then once they find one with a huge prick, they complain that his prick is too big or that he's not a billionaire. If they marry a billionaire, then they find something else to complain about.

I tire for Naija women.

Anonymous said...

These types of problems are common in Naija among both guys and girls.

You see a well-dressed guy with bad breath and then you see beautiful Naija girls with terrible body odor.

I can't even stand a Naija girl with a bad body odor. And you often see a lot of them like that. Just terrible!

aura said...

It is not vanity. Using a word u probably do not know.

It's very normal to stay away from ppl with bad breath. That's not vain that's human.

Anonymous said...

Dear worried gf, send me a mail @ laks4u2001@yahoo.com on what to do to make that bad breath stop. I'm not joking o. You don't have to break up with him over that.

Anonymous said...

Dear worried gf, send me a mail @ laks4u2001@yahoo.com on what to do to make that bad breath stop. I'm not joking o. You don't have to break up with him over that.

Anonymous said...

lol @ Anon 2:35 PM.

And this girl even fit look like balloon self (you know, like the girl for the precious movie, Gabourey Sidibe) and she go still complain say na brad pitt she won marry. lol .

Naija women and there wahala.

Anonymous said...

stupid question!

aura said...

Lol. Ode. You'r just a clown sha. Lwkm.

Anonymous said...

Nna men,the girl Mna Ara now,her mouth stinks like Ogiri! Tufiakwa! Beautiful babe but her mouth reeks! Ironically her pussy is so clean!
I may have a conversation abt it soon! Halitosis! Onu Ishi!!

Anonymous said...

my dear, u dont have a case, his breath is medical, talk to him to see a dentist. that shldnt be d reason to leave him except u hve anoda by d corner

Unknown said...

I'm sorry to say you sound like a fool,he has bad breath,you wanna leave him and he his the best man bla di bla di bla di bla, smthn dat in 1mnt if he sees a dentist he will be good to go. If na me be the boy if I see this thing ,I go dump you. Monkwa like u

omoibo said...

I concur, whenever I visit Naija it blows my mind at the level of body odor I smell on adults/ bad breath & I mean it cuts across the board in terms of age, sex & profession. This is not cool

Anonymous said...

tell your man to use hydrogen peroxide with baking soda and u will be good to go.

Anonymous said...

as if your own breath doesnt smell.
look at "ike nsi" feeling like beyonce:)

Anonymous said...

as if your own breath doesnt smell.
look at "ike nsi" feeling like beyonce:)

Anonymous said...

see a dentist

Bootylycious diva said...

If you love him ,tell him ,make sure he brushes his teeth always ,he should have tooth brush and little tooth paste in the office ,let him brush his teeth every three or four hours daily,and must make sure he brushes at night before sleep,and when he wakes up in the morning two glasses of water without brushing his teeth ,this will give him fresh breath,he should always drink water because water cleanses the whole system from mouth to stomach.

Correction fluid said...

If you really love him is Incorrect

If you really loved him is Correct.

Anonymous said...

fY
Says, a case of "want-want-no-get, get-get-no-want"...stupid gal!

Anonymous said...

he probably has an inflammation in his tonsils which could b as a result of food particles in his tonsillar crypts and that can be dealt with medically so he should just see an ENT doctor and find out what d problem exactly is.....

Anonymous said...

It could be internal too..

Anonymous said...

#gbam!

Anonymous said...

LOoool bia nwannem! Go and seek medical help biko!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Worried girlfriend... You say he has good Oral Hygeine? I say wrong... He obviously doesn't, most people think by just brushing their teeth that's the end. Sorry to break to all, doesn't start and end with your teeth.

You have to have a talk with him, he has to see a dentist, he probably has a rot goung on in there. He needs to learn to clean his tongue properly,floss his teeth to get food that's stuck between his teeth out and use a gentle mouthwash. Also he needs to change his toothbrush frequently, with time he can change just once in 3months.

A friend had an ex like this, they started at a dentist and found out he had a hole in his tooth that didn't hurt, it harboured a lot of bacteria, he had his mouth washed and teeth cleaned twice in one month,his tooth filled, learned to brush his teeth properly, floss and clean his tongue. I know for sure I stopped shying away from hugging him and she stayed with him a long time before they parted ways, and it wasn't becos he had a nasty breath. Best of luck lady.

Anonymous said...

LMAO... Bros this ya Halitosis dey make you vex. Free the woman abeg.

Anonymous said...

It could be internal too..

Anonymous said...

You are a retard. Faggot.

Anonymous said...


Not a big deal just tell me, whats the point of the relationship if you cant express what your feeling. My boyfriend had a stinging breath, told him and he started making an extra oral hygiene effort and now he is fine and thanks me everyday, cause i think his friends are pretty mean not to have even told him cos you could smell it from a mile away loool

Anonymous said...

Ignore the nonsense they are saying, talk to him, suggest a dentist and he better make an effort or dump him. I dated someone who had really nasty breath. When I had the talk with him, he opened up to me and said he didn't even know you had to brush the roof of your mouth, imagine my shock. Sometimes its just carelessness really. Try helping out, if he's not making any efforts, walk away before he infects you abeg.

Chika said...

Okay, the problem is I don't know how to say that to him. I know no one is perfect and I know there are somethings I do or have that he doesn't like. However, I have dropped hints on how I don't like the Listerine uses because, it dries your mouth thus, making the condition worst. I think he has a problem only an ENT doctor could fix. I have told him to go see one because he has some kind of nasal problem and I know it is the root cause. The problem is how to tell him. For those of you that wants to know how we kiss? I just avoid that. I always turn away each time he wants to kiss me and give him my cheek. I just don't know why he couldn't figure it out. I just don't know how to say this to him.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

hahahahahaha I laughed till I fell inside a gutter @ minister of health,yes she should give him tom tom.

Anonymous said...

He probably has a cavity. It can be fixed. Not that big of a deal, that's why God made dentists. :-)

Anonymous said...

Bonario u won't kill meoo,which one is minister of health?

Anonymous said...

maybe he has cavity thats why, just tell him and then both of u can work things out.

Anonymous said...

He probably has cavities. Ask him to use listerine. This reminds me of the Kardashin episode where Lamar needed alot if work done bc he had rotten teeth & cavaities. If he is the best bf just advice him to go to the dentist & use plenty of listerine. Good luck!!!

Anonymous said...

I will advise you bring him to our hospital. www.primushospitalnigeria.com.
We have a good specialist to take care of that. Also, their is free consultation going on now till 6th October, 2012 in cases like Orthopaedic, Gynae & IVF, Plastic Surgery, Spine surgery and pain surgery.
Linda abeg post my comment, you can help some1, who knows?

Horla said...

Dear friend
I will just take you thru short tips of causes and cures for bad breath.
Causes
• A dirty Mouth: 90 percent of mouth odors come from mouth itself; either from food you eat or bacteria that’s already there. Mouth odor is like any other body odor which is the result of microbes living in the body giving off byproducts. The bacteria that live in the mouth interact with food particles, blood, tissue, etc., to create explosive/stinky sulfur compounds. Because of lack of proper cleaning the bacteria builds up and the mouth brings out an offensive odor
• Mouth diseases: some mouth conditions can intensify bacterial growth and odor, such as gum disease and dry mouth. Gum disease causes bloody gums, creating more elements for those horrible bacteria to decompose. Saliva helps flush out the mouth while drier mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria
• Beware of some foods like onions, garlic, coffee, alcohol and tobacco; these kind of foods and drinks are absorbed and the byproducts enter your bloodstream so you are actually breathing the odors out via your lungs three to four hours later.
• Lastly is ur bf suffering from Diabetes, liver or kidney diseases? Because when toxins from these organs are excreted through the lungs, it causes bad breath.
Cures
• Gum, breath mints, mouthwash etc all can be helpful but they do not cure bad breath. The best way to get rid of bad breath is to brush, floss and tongue scrape twice a day. The tongue actually harbors most of this bacteria and d color of the tongue actually is bright pink!! So if u have a particularly off-white or yellow upper tongue it means there is a problem and of course ur breath will be offensive.
• Drink plenty of fluids or water it will check your right saliva balance and to keep your mouth moist most of the time.
• Watch what you eat. Avoid these offenders especially onion, garlic, tobacco, coffee, alcohol etc Take tea regularly at least twice a day and gums that contains xylotol kills bacteria and reduces plaque. Also fruits, vegetables and whole grains too are good in controlling bad breath.
• Lastly, I recommend scaling and polishing for you at least once a year. it is advisable you see your dentist at least twice a year . I hope these tips help you.
Please do not leave him he needs you now more than ever.
Best of Luck.


Anonymous said...

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Ngozi said...

I think you should talk to him about it and see if it can be fixed. As for me, I once dated a guy that had bad breath, and proceeded to tell him how irritated I was when i could perceive it. He made efforts to wash his mouth more often, but that did not last, soon he started saying I was rude (because I would often tell him when his breath started to bother me). I couldn't kiss him any longer and he began accusing me of cheating on him (of which I was not)and that was how the relationship just died.
I hope your guy is one that can take correction, else it might be a problem for you if you eventually tell him. Good luck though!!!

Anonymous said...

Suggest a does a thorough checkup, it may be is symptom o other internal conditions, even heart infection. If regular brushing, n flossing doesn't work, also try brushing with TCP antiseptic, see a dentist to confirm its not more than a dental problem. not a valid reason for a breakup. If he were ur son or brother, honk how u would ve helped, n do same.

Anonymous said...

BEATH CHECH TABLET FROM HOLLAND AND BARRETT IN UK.
CHEW PARSLEY OR MINT (WILL CHECK FOR YOU).
CHEW MINT CHEWING GUM OFTEN.
USE MOUTH WASH

Anonymous said...

Please let us know if after you make ur decision he gets mad at u for putting his business on linda ikeji. I've always been curious. There's no was he won't know its about him if he gets to read this

Anonymous said...

Please let us know if after you make ur decision he gets mad at u for putting his business on linda ikeji. I've always been curious. There's no was he won't know its about him if he gets to read this

Anonymous said...

Its said only your best friend will tell you if your mouth smells. Am a girl who didn't have bad breath, but a few years ago I discovered I developed a very nasty bad breath, and yes I floss and all what not, if am not with a "mouth fresher" etc, I stay away from people just to avoid being embarrassed. My boyfriend had to speak up and when he did he was so subtle about it and advised me to go to a dentist which we did and behold that was the problem: after the xray I discovered I had an "inverted molar" AKA the wisdom tooth, rather than grow straight it was growing bent whatever, so all the food and all I ate lodged inside and no my toothbrush couldn't get there and no amount of mouth wash could rinse it off. To cut the long story short, I had a tooth extraction and it wasn't an easy one, it lasted about 3-4hours, an am glad now that was the end of the bad breath. So girlfriend if your man had bad breath sit him down and talk to him and save your relationship.

Anonymous said...

My sister...I so can't bear any of the two!...

Anonymous said...

Ah! Chika u are a wicked girl. Now uve come to comment, with ur name (hopefully fake) How will he feel when he sees this?

Anonymous said...

It is called halitosis and is an infection (sores down the throat tongue area) that needs to be treated with antibiotics. His dentist can help out here
Pretty common situation

Jungle Justice said...

Hehehehehe! Excusesir I agree, some men scare gannn,1 man in particular scares d hell out of me now sef! Buh I fink da word u want is "Scarce" oh! U're welcome hun :D

SOULJACHIC said...

EVERYONE has bad breath at one point in time or the other. Its just that we all have varying degrees of bad breath. Talk to him about it and if he doesn't want to find a solution to it, then leave him...since you cant stand bad breath.
Souljachic.

La Wizzy said...

Yikes! And you still dey there? You dey try oo. How do you handle the foreplay/love-making. I no envy you at all. If na me I for don disappear tey tey...

Oxford Dictionary said...

You are wrong.It is correct in this context.

Naughty gurl said...

Nne remain there you hear? Remain well well. Good man ko, good man ni. If na you wey get the bad breadth you think say the man go even seek public opinion? The dude go run pass Usain Bolt. How una dey kiss sef? Nyamma!

Anonymous said...

Even if he used Iron Sponge,his mouth would still smell.

Anonymous said...

minister of health..lol!!

Anonymous said...

The reason why she is considering breaking up with her boyfriend is cos he has bad breath...
It follows that she would of course never want to kiss him.It should be the other way round with him wanting to kiss her.
So Dumb of you

Offshoreoffshoree said...

Yea I got your point,she just don't understand what she is about to do. There's only so sad we should allow ourselves go through heartbreak instead of heart strengthening.

Anonymous said...

1st your foolish
2nd leave him i pray a reasonable and more caring woman gets him and rip the fruit the fruit of her labour. if you dont like something try and change it dumb

Unknown said...

Miss Linda didn't approve my comment; wetin i do oh.....

Unknown said...

and i sure say u type dis 4 inside gutter

Anonymous said...

I think you should tell him... cos it may be he already knows.

Anonymous said...

Bia!!! Before u agreed to date him, didn't u notice his bad breathe? Wat kind of question/advice do u now want from us? If my man's mouth smells like a gutter,I wld tell him, if afta goin to d dentist,symptoms persist,I gats move ooo!Soooooo!!!! Tell him,if he like mke he vex use head nack wall,ur own be say u don sha tell am. Its worth a try.

Kingsley said...

Where there is true love, it won't matter. Seek for solution together.
Please publish my comment oo! I tried before and gave up. Is it that you don't accept links? You are my sister naa

Anonymous said...

if u really love him, tell him and find ways to love him...u wont find any guy witout any faults..some have feet odour..dont give up just yet..find ways to help him

Dupe O said...

I don't think it is a good reason to break up with a good guy. He probably needs to go see a dentist, so find a way to tell him that he won't feel offended because he most likely has cavities if he still has breath albeit good oral hygiene.

Anonymous said...

U guys are talkin bou mouth odour...what about some girls pussy dat smells so horrible n terrible like spoilt fish...*eewww*

Princess of Zion said...

While bad breath and most bad odours can be extremely intolerable, I don't think that is enough grounds to leave him especially as he excels in all other areas.

From the sound of things, his oral hygiene is up to scratch as such there must be another underlying factor which he must see a dentist and/or doctor about. They can determine what the problem is and deal with it. It may be a build up of mucous in his throat, it could be his diet which produces excessive lactic acid which then gives us the horrible odour. Any odour that can't be treated orally is most likely an internal problem! So, be rest assured you can solve it.

Tell him very nicely and make him feel at ease; don't let him feel ashamed or embarrassed!

Anonymous said...

Tell him and always pray for him

lovelylady said...

Any vagina with fishy odour definately has infection -bacterial vaginosis.so when next you notice it in any girl,u cld be at risk of contacting an std.as for the bad breathe -halithosis,the victim should be informed and taken 2 a dentist

Anonymous said...

No,don't break up with him.
Book an appointment with the dentist on his behalf on your expense, and say it is a loving gift from you.

BLOGLORD said...

BONARIO NNAGS. buahahahahhahaa! u haff finished the girl o!

Ezems said...

Dear, tell your boyfriend to always wash his tongue. That could be the underlining factor as most people don't know that washing the tongue is very important when brushing too.

Anonymous said...

Simple: tell him straight. He needs to see a doctor. Really. Bad breath is just a symptom of something worse, and you could be doing him a great deal of help by telling him before whatever is wrong gets a lot worse.

Sit him down, tell him how much you love him and how much you cherish your relationship, and add that it is because of these reasons that you're informing him that he has bad breath. And then tell him you and him are going to see a dentist. That you're willing to go with him shows support. Trust me, he will appreciate you more.

But don't break up with him. If you do, I guarantee you'll regret it. This is Nigeria, and I;m a guy, so believe me when I tell you that good guys in this country are near extinct (for complicated reasons). If you find one, keep him. If he's a bit defective (has bad breath, snores, isn't great in bed, etc), HELP him. Because, trust me, the alternative out there is nothing to write home about.

Well ... except me. I'm a good guy ;)

Anonymous said...

Did he have bad breath while he was toasting you?

If this is a recent development, talk to him about it or you can even make his change his paste. There's Euthymol or Sensodyne

Unknown said...

pls i have a friend who doesn't mind to have a nice guy like that with a bad breath. common tell him & you both find solution to it if you truly love him. my dear don't let him go. am a guy i know what am saying k.

Anonymous said...

Girl am begging u pls dont leave that guy because of his bad breath if u say he is the best for u. all u need do is talk to him about it wih respect cox men got pride and wen u do u two can go thru the internet for a solution or u go c a doctor. Men r everywhere but the gud ones r hard to find dis is just an advice.Beside if u trully luv be it bad breath or wat ever d case maybe u just have to stand by him.And i guess aside the bad breath he makesu happy and complete?

Anonymous said...

Girl, my girlfriend once had a very bad breath and i said i wasnt going to tell her about it which i couldnt continue wit the pretence and i told her and trust me we r still together married and happy cox we talk about it and worked thru it together. so i wil advice u to do d same and u boyfriend can start by brushing his toung very well and see a doctor. If me as a guy can stand by my girlfriend u too can stand by ur guy. Please dont leave him.

Anonymous said...

Ahn ahn, oga Eze.....U for pity am small nah....kerosene bawo??? Lmao

Anonymous said...

Mr Oxford dictionary, U be olodo....any verb dat comes after "if" shld be in d past form...

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