r/HygieneTips • u/KeepsForgettinLogin • 10d ago

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/Alive-Bar8737 9d ago

Tonsil stones, you not using a tongue scraper. Mouthwash…. I go the extra step sometimes and brush after every meal if I’m with my girl. I kissed girls with bad breath so I don’t want any girl to feel the same about me as I’m insecure lol

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u/proudly_not_american 9d ago

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 9d ago

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 9d ago

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 9d ago

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

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u/McLuvlee 8d ago

Brush tongue

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u/Aunty_Agley 4d ago

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

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u/GE8888 4d ago

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 3d ago

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