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    Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

    I know the book says NO gum, but what else can I have (LEGAL) for the tarted taste in my mouth?????? I also don't want to trigger my sweet tooth. It's day five and haven't had any cravings since day three.

    Please help...I can't take this. Plus I have a date on Saturday...don't want to have bad breath.
    nettypooh


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    Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

    Drink more water.
    Use mouthwash and brush throughout the day--especially after you eat.

    Be careful with the gum. Each piece counts as 1 carb and 1 of your allotment of 3 sweetners per day. Plus, the sweet taste alone will wreak havoc on your sweet tooth.
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    • #3
      Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

      Chewing parsley sounds gross, but works well.
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      • #4
        Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

        Just wanted to say that I have really bad taste and cotton mouth when I dont get enough water in. I am now drinking 100 oz a day minimum of 75 and I havent had that prob since. If i wake up and dont start drinking right away and a few hours pass, it happens again.
        Mindy
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        • #5
          Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

          I have the same issue with the monster breath! Richt is absolutely right, I chew parsley and it helps. I am going to up my water intake too. Have a nice time on your date!!!
          Value your life not by how many breaths you will take, but rather by the moments that will leave you breathless

          Lori



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          • #6
            Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

            I drink a ton of water and never noticed this - maybe try chewing on cinnamon sticks? BF recommended it when I stopped smoking and they make breath smell better.
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            • #7
              Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

              Thank you all.............actually I do drink A LOT of water my mouth just seems to stay dry. But I will try increasing the water.
              nettypooh


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              • #8
                Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

                I think the only full-proof suggestion would be to drink a lot of water as the bad breath is induced internally rather than through something like food like you would with onions or garlic. It was my understanding that if you didn't urinate enough, it would come out with your breathing, hence the bad breath, but if you do drink enough water, you won't have nearly as much a problem with your breath. I may be wrong.
                20/Male 5'6"
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                • #9
                  Re: Bad Breath/ Cotton Mouth

                  I don't have problems with bad breath...I think it's because I drink lots of ice cold water all day long, and I always have something like a lemon or lime slice in it. Perhaps that helps?
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