Bastia Mason I can recommend Pierre Ares (1832 Sherbrooke W.), good dentist 
Oral hygiene
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I know you already made the choice to tell him, but here is my take:
If saw a provider on a regular basis and developed a connection with her and she told me about something I could to improve my hygiene in a gentle and caring way, I would be grateful. The key is that it is something I can control and the context is that is that she enjoys being with me and this is just one little thing that would make a big difference.
If saw a provider on a regular basis and developed a connection with her and she told me about something I could to improve my hygiene in a gentle and caring way, I would be grateful. The key is that it is something I can control and the context is that is that she enjoys being with me and this is just one little thing that would make a big difference.
Good breath makes all the difference.
I remember when I was working we had foreign students, one of whom had bad breath. After a week he asked why no one wanted to work with him? We had a little meeting and someone was assigned to tell him.
After a few days he arrived and he barely had a good breath, and everyone spoke to him. And yes, he had an appointment at the dentistry department.
When you live alone, you have no one to verify you.
I remember when I was working we had foreign students, one of whom had bad breath. After a week he asked why no one wanted to work with him? We had a little meeting and someone was assigned to tell him.
After a few days he arrived and he barely had a good breath, and everyone spoke to him. And yes, he had an appointment at the dentistry department.
When you live alone, you have no one to verify you.
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Yes, no questions. Honesty. We would be the first to comment if the sp had the same.
Good breath is essential for social settings. It's not for you, it's for others. That's a good question to ask yourself before a meeting, for sure.
Personally i make it a point of honor to mouthwash thoroughly before a meeting, at a minimum. And mouthwash again when i arrive. If i'm going to a meeting right after work, i make sure to have a small-size bottle of Listerine or such in my desk.
Of course some issues can only be fixed by dentists, but daily hygiene goes a long way.
Thank you Chowzilla.
And the ideal would be for the 2 to use mouthwash at the start of the meeting
The disgust inspired by bad breath is a real turnoff. I know, the comparison is a bit crude, but It's like being in a DATY where vaginosis is on the menu. It takes away the taste of fish for a long time, no matter how charming the hostess is.
(S’cusez-la...)
Bad breath is 1) the result of bad dental hygiene, either temporary or chronic, 2) the use of certain products (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, garlic, medication, etc.), or 3) a condition called halitosis. Or, in the worst case, 4) the "leftovers" of his very, very (too very) recent "meal" before you, you know what I mean...
(I can leave here if you want. It’s not too late.)
It might be hard for some of us to imagine that a guy can show up on a date "en puant d’la yeule", but it's quite common, the providers confirm here. Such a scenario reveals a lack of self-awareness and awareness of others. Rudeness is everywhere and never tastes good.
Here is the general principle. Just as you would treat a vaginosis, you must do the same with bad breath, brushing your teeth and taking care of your dental hygiene if you want to be a special guest, whether "dinner" is served upstairs or downstairs.
However, some circumstances may arise and the situation can be easily corrected. Personally, I would have no problem rinsing my mouth if I were asked to do so. I would even be very happy if it's to give me better access to the whole menu...
As for halitosis, people sometimes know it, but can't do anything about it. It's even often distressing for them. Maybe no one has ever told them! I wouldn't want to be in their shoes. Like one of my former boss', whose office was like a gas chamber!
Each case is unique. So the topic or situation can be delicate, and that's what this thread is all about, isn't it?
When it's a douche, don’t hold your tongue. No sugar coating on it! It’s a public service to be rendered first to oneself and then to others. Nobody wants to smell fish that is not fresh. Especially since a tube of Colgate costs less than a tube of Canesten.
(Je sors là?)
When it's a significant person, it becomes a matter of timing and wording. You have to choose the right moment and talk to the first person, simply mentioning that you are experiencing discomfort, without any further details. In doing so, your interlocutor should normally open his mind; his sensitivity to you should do the rest. In principle.
It will then be easier to move from "les mots bien sentis de sa langue aux maux malodorants de sa bouche". It works for just about everything, by the way. It's a matter of delicacy and emotional intelligence, within the reach of any smart companion. In fact, no matter the scenario, transparency and tact will leave you both with a much better taste in your mouth.
In conclusion, a pro tip for you guys to know your "oral weather conditions". Lick the back of your hand with your tongue. Let the saliva dry, then smell. You will then know if you’re suffering from vaginosis.
And one for you, Ladies. Ask the next client with bad breath who wants to eat molly out the following question, showing him both tubes: "You have a choice for our session, Colgate or Canesten. Which do you prefer?" I think he'll get the message.
— K7
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First rule : visit your dentist regularly. Bad breath is very common, and origin from 1) teeth and gums 2) tonsils and oropharynx
3) breathing what you ate hours or days ahead
Let me explain: 1) tartar could build-up as fast as 24 hours on your teeth after a professional cleaning, dépending of your rate of
bacteria in your mouth, and the chemistry of your saliva. Mouthwash never replace flossing and brushing. After 40 yrs , lot of people have gums problems, causing difficulties to do a good cleaning with your toothbrush and your floss. That’s why some patients see their dental professionnal every 3 month, or 6 month, or yearly.
2) Only the ENT specialist could help you for these problems,
3) You have to know that When you eat garlic, onions, etc. You will expire volatil molecules by your lungs hours after the meal. You can’t mask the smell with mouthwash...or chewing gum.
So, bad breath is not always a simple problem: ask your dentist what he can do for you
3) breathing what you ate hours or days ahead
Let me explain: 1) tartar could build-up as fast as 24 hours on your teeth after a professional cleaning, dépending of your rate of
bacteria in your mouth, and the chemistry of your saliva. Mouthwash never replace flossing and brushing. After 40 yrs , lot of people have gums problems, causing difficulties to do a good cleaning with your toothbrush and your floss. That’s why some patients see their dental professionnal every 3 month, or 6 month, or yearly.
2) Only the ENT specialist could help you for these problems,
3) You have to know that When you eat garlic, onions, etc. You will expire volatil molecules by your lungs hours after the meal. You can’t mask the smell with mouthwash...or chewing gum.
So, bad breath is not always a simple problem: ask your dentist what he can do for you
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