Brushing teeth problem MEN's advice needed

[sundaygirl]

I'm dating one guy adn i like him but he doesn't brush his teeth. I mean other than that he is clean and neat and wears a fragrance but he doesn't brush his teeth for some reason and it's nasty. I did kiss him couple of times, but I really want him to bursh his teeth in the future. How can I say this to him without hurting his feelings, how should I apprpoach this issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much in advance

[IndiReloaded]

Are you sure its his teeth brushing? Does he have his tonsils (you could ask this in a funny way). It could be this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsillolith

[sundaygirl]

I'm 100% sure it's his teeth, I mean it looks nasty. He had braces before and he has these white plaque formed around the former brackets, because he didn't brush it on time, and it's clearly visible that he doesn't brush his teeth.

[IndiReloaded]

Well, personal hygiene is a deal breaker for some. If he can't brush his teeth, who know what else isn't getting washed. Anyway, yuck.

[sundaygirl]

oh please someone just tell me how to tell him to brush his teeth lol, are there any men here? I've notised most guys don't brush their teeth, or do it not so often at least the ones i've met, how can I ask him that without hurting his feelings?

[IndiReloaded]

(sigh) you are unimaginative. Okay here, just off the cuff tell him:

1. Toothbrush (noun). A typically non-electric handheld device used for cleaning toilets and other orifices.

2. Dude, yo, something gone died in your inbox.

[jeejee]

Most men do brush their teeth. Where are you meeting these dudes, at a homeless shelter? Its a deal breaker this one. If he doesnt brush his teeth, he is obviously an idiot that doesnt understand the consquences of this behaviour. All his teeth will be gone by the time hes 40, and all your children, if you breed with him will be backwards. Ditch his honking ass. Pisses me off that people dont understand the importance of this.

[AdminOnline]

101 reasons on why you should keep a healthy oral hygiene for health benefits... how about that?

[sundaygirl]

IndiReloaded and Loveadmin that was hilarious hahaha, I'll tell him someth funny like that or yours XD. I'm not sure that I'm gonna have kids with him, we're still just getting to know each other. And no i didn't meet them in homeless shelter, they're just too young, that's all and a little careless. They do lots of physical hard work at their job and they get tired at the end of the day and just run to the bed, that's why they brush sometimes and sometimes they don't. One guy I met worked as a welder the other one works as a carpenter, not homeless guys.

[surfhb]

Ummmm.....If he doesn't brush his teeth he has some kind of mental disorder....seriously. What kind of normal person doesn't brush thier teeth? Is he English? Lol...kidding

You need to flat out tell him this is a dealbreaker. Personally I'd be worried about mental deficiency at this point.

[Boisdevie]

I sometimes work long hours and get tired. But not so tired that I don't brush my teeth.

[haxan]

I give you credit for wanting to put in the effort. If a girl had poor hygiene, it's safe to say I just wouldn't call back for a 2nd date or whatever. I do know it exists though, one of my neighbors always looks like he just chewed a piece of bread and it looks disgusting. While his wife is no day at the beach looks wise, it does appear she is clean and takes care of herself.

I always wonder why she doesn't say something to him. Or maybe she does and he just doesn't care?

[vashti]

If his family cared enough to put braces on his teeth, then they probably DID teach him to brush, and he probably does. He may not be flossing, however, and that leaves you with really bad breath. Also, a tonsil infection, sinus infections, or problems digesting certain foods can cause bad breath. He may need to see a doctor. Stained teeth after braces is common; they often advise people to use whiteners afterwards for a while.

[sundaygirl]

Yeah it does look like he doesn't floss his teeth. Plus I looked up close and his teeth look like he has some food piled up on top of it, so I usually am very direct with these kinda things and that's why I scared away so many guys by being direct and forward, and I don't wanna seem cold hearted or mean and step on a mine field and do something that would damage the relationship, so right now i'm just being carefull, that's why i didn't tell him upfront to brush his teeth yet, but now I will. I will ask if he brushes his teeth or not. Hopefully he gets the message and starts to brush his teeth, if not then I don't wanna think about the concequences lol

[toknow]

Don't ask him if he brushes his teeth. Ask him how he brushes his teeth. If you ask him if he brushesh his teeth and he has no idea he has a bad breath, you might offend and embarras him and it's possible he might never call you again.
It has to be in a joking manner, if you don't want to offend him. Of course that depends on him as a person how he'll respond, but most likely he will feel uncomfortable, so delivery is very important.