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Tried every gum out there, breath still smells funky
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Seriously, I've chewed through like every minty gum brand at the checkout line and nothing seems to help. Feels like my breath goes back to dragon mode after 10 minutes tops. Anyone else dealing with this or am I just cursed?
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You're definitely not cursed, trust me. I had the same issue for ages and gum never really did the trick either. Turns out, gum just masks the smell temporarily - it doesn't tackle what's causing it. For me, it was actually my orthodontic retainer. Even though I cleaned it regularly, bacteria would still build up and cause funky breath within minutes.
What finally helped was soaking my retainer in a denture-cleaning tablet solution every night (sounds weird, but it works wonders). Also, tongue scraping made a huge difference - it's surprising how much bacteria hangs out there. If you haven't tried that yet, give it a shot. And if none of this helps, maybe check in with your dentist or hygienist to rule out anything else going on. Good luck!
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