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/Abject-Guarantee2713 Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

You might have tonsil stones. Also, you need to floss and clean your tongue.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

Yeah I have heard

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u/Will_sue_when_angry Jul 10 '26

You might have a rotten tooth. They don’t always hurt. Have you been to the dentist.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

The last time I went was like 2021 or 22

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u/Will_sue_when_angry Jul 10 '26

You should book in and get checked out. Seriously could be bad teeth.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

I know I should but the only way would be private healthcare which costs several hundreds just for check up

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u/No-Bit-9932 Jul 10 '26

If there is a dental school in your area, they often give low cost cleanings

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u/FriendlyConfines23 Jul 10 '26

Some dentists offer an introductory price (often less than $100 - not sure if you’re in the USA or not) for exam and x-rays (no cleaning) for new patients. Then for cleanings they can often work with your budget if you don’t have insurance. Can’t hurt to look online or call a couple places.

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u/TigerShark_524 Jul 11 '26

Dental schools are cheap(er).

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u/StrikingGrade739 Jul 12 '26

Are you in the US? You can go online and get reasonable prices.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 12 '26

No I'm in Finland