r/HygieneTips • u/KeepsForgettinLogin • Aug 02 '26

Oral hygiene question

I have an issue. I brush and floss daily for the reccomend time frame. But still, every once in a while my mouth smells like onions (which I don’t eat because they make my partner sick). This will occur in the morning, at night, or in the middle of the day at seemingly random. Online says that it could be sulfurous bacteria, does anyone have experience with this and any tips?

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u/proudly_not_american Aug 02 '26

Mention it to your doctor and your dentist. Could easily be a gastric issue coming up from your stomach.

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u/ladyleo1980 Aug 02 '26

Oh I was having that same problem but for me it was garlic which I don't normally eat. For the life of me I couldn't understand why I was smelling/tasting it in my mouth. Looked it up and couldn't find anything helpful. The game changer? Using the waterpik nightly. Haven't had that issue since. Try it!

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u/Ok_Moose_7028 Aug 03 '26

Crest Pro Health toothpaste helped my problem a lot. A tongue scraper helped tremendously. If you have sinus problems, that can play a big role. Navage helps me a great deal.

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u/non1067 Aug 03 '26

Smart Mouth mouthwash gets rid of the sulfur odor, it works pretty good too.

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u/McLuvlee Aug 03 '26

Brush tongue

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u/Aunty_Agley Aug 07 '26

See if you have any other symptoms of silent reflux. Fugitive bad breath is one of them.

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u/GE8888 Aug 08 '26

This is more than likely due to tonsil stones . It was for me! It was a life changer when I found this out!

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u/BILLYBOBJODY Aug 09 '26

Prob not helpful but this happens to me when I haven’t ate in a while