How to get rid of bad breath if I brush my teeth regularly?
I brush my teeth twice a day, use mouthwash, but the bad breath still shows up from time to time. Could it be tartar or something else?
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The bad smell could be from tartar, but often it's something simpler - plaque on your tongue, which a lot of people forget to clean, or gum problems.
Try starting to clean your tongue (there are special scrapers or toothbrushes with a scraper on the back), and spend more time rinsing your mouth with plain water after eating.
If the smell doesn't go away in a couple of weeks, it makes sense to go see a dentist and check whether you have any gum inflammation or cavities between your teeth - plaque can build up there and you won't see it when you're brushing at home.
Before trying home remedies, it makes sense to see a dentist and check if you have any gum problems or cavities in hard-to-reach places. Cavities, even if you can't see them, can be a source of bad breath, and no mouthwash will fix that.
If your teeth are fine, pay attention to your tongue - plaque builds up there, and almost everyone forgets to clean it. The bacteria in that plaque are what cause the unpleasant smell. Try brushing your tongue with a toothbrush or scraper regularly, and often that alone helps. Also check if your mouth is dry - saliva helps fight bacteria, and if you don't have enough of it, the smell gets worse.
And yeah, tartar can definitely be the culprit, but only professional cleaning at the dentist can remove it - home methods won't help there. It's worth doing at least once, and then you'll get a clearer picture of what's actually going on.
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