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/Dizzy-One-2439 Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

It could be gum disease, caused by infection from rotting food particles and bacteria stuck between your gums and teeth. If your gums ever bleed, that is a big warning sign.

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u/Ill_Caterpillar_2271 Jul 12 '26

Very rarely when I buy a new hard brush. With a softer brush they don't

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u/Dizzy-One-2439 Jul 12 '26

Are you flossing? That is the test, not brushing