How do you tell a friend to brush their teeth without offending them?

i know of many ppl who dont brush their teeth, or if they do they have bad breath still. how doi tell them they stink?
Answer:
Your question bears out a social problem. I have the reputation of being a cagey kind of guy. So I can just say what's on my mind. However there are times when tact is required. Telling someone that their breath is offensive can create a lengthy and undesirable social rift. My approach is to mention someone else having the oral hygiene issues. You see we are all willing to talk about someone else. You say, "What's wrong with that poor dear, can't she see the sandwich and salad she is still carrying around in her teeth." The listener gets the idea that people really notice other peoples breath and will talk about it and that they need to check there own maintenance. That's if I don't feel like just saying, "dang Yo breaf sho du stank!"

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Offer them some kind of mint or mint gum, saying its really good, and if they like it, buy them some.

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Well just ask your friend if they looks after their teeth. If they do just advise them to use mouthwash .

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convince them to eat gum after they eat.

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there really is no way to do so with out offending them unfortunately, but you can offer them breath mints or gum
( have a piece yourself if you don't want to look too obvious) or IF you have a good relationship with this person mention it to them politely. It could be they are having health issues that cause the problem and they either do not realize the problem or are unable to control it. I have been in that position before and could walk around all day with a mouth full of mouthwash and still have bad breath ( I was soo happy to get over that issue!!)

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I quess I would first have to ask if they have a favorite toothpaste? Ask which one and then let them know your tried that one and it left you having bad breath at least that's what your friends would tell ya. So your tried another brand name recommended by your dental hygenist. At that it showed great improvement, may they would like to try it?Just in case these people do brush here is an article about causes for bad breath etc. Share this as a casual conversation. And if you really feel bad about their personal brushing habits send them to the link below for low cost dental plans offering free dental exams etc. Good Luck!

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Offer them a mint, gum or breath strips. Tell them it's new on the market and getting everyone's opinion. Listerine has some. When you brush after lunch, suggest they join you. Or if they are good friends, gift them a tongue scraper. It helps to get rid of the bad breath germs. Tell them you use it and love it. Or a new kind of brush or toothpaste. If you're not so close to them, mint or gums should do it. Good luck!

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