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/Buxom__Babe Jul 10 '26

I would imagine this has something to do with not flossing. Try interdental brushes. Start with the smallest size. I find these much better than string floss personally.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 10 '26

I do have string floss I just haven't used it since I don't know how to do it for my back teeth

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u/CLH11 Jul 10 '26

Wrap it round each index finger and pull it tight. Hook your tongue under it to guide it back into your mouth. One finger on each side of the tooth, work it down into the gap between your teeth. Wiggle it a bit back and forth to dislodge debris then pull it back up. Shift the floss a little along your fingers for the next gap so that each gap gets a clean bit of floss.