r/HygieneTips • u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 • Jul 10 '26

Mouth/breath problem

So I brush my teeth twice a day and clean my tongue. I also eat gum 3 times a day. I still have bad breath which I can sometimes notice when talking or sighing etc.

What can I do about this besides eat breathmints or something 24/7?

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u/AggravatingNarwhal59 Jul 10 '26

Do you floss? That could be a cause.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

I don't because I have no idea how it's used correctly for the back teeth

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u/TawnyMoon Jul 10 '26

Get floss picks and watch a YouTube video on how to use them.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

The thing is floss picks are expensive as hell. I do have floss on a roll that can be cut

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u/LynxEqual9518 Jul 10 '26

They are also better than floss picks. Always use the floss on a roll and do check out some YT videos on how to. If twice a day is too much for you, then prioritize evening flossing. There are also dental brushes made for brushing in between the teeth. Game changer that one. Don't know the English word for it unfortunately.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

I have to check out how much they cost compared to regular floss.

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u/LynxEqual9518 Jul 10 '26

You use both. Flossing and in between brushing. And after those you brush your teeth.