Still can’t handle those nuclear blue mouthwashes though—feels like gargling lighter fluid.
That’s a common complaint, actually. Have you tried any alcohol-free rinses? Some of the “gentler” ones don’t have that burn but still help with morning breath. Curious—are you scraping your tongue before or after brushing? Makes a surprising difference for some people, especially if you’re dealing with stubborn coating. And about the “regular bad” breath, do you notice it’s worse after certain foods or just every morning? Sometimes hydration or sinus stuff plays a role too.
Totally get where you’re coming from with the blue mouthwash—some of that stuff practically sets my mouth on fire. I switched to a milder rinse after my gums started getting sensitive, and it made mornings way less harsh. Tongue scraping honestly changed the game for me too, especially when I do it before brushing. Don’t stress too much if you’re still figuring out what works—sometimes it’s just about finding the right combo for your mouth.
Don’t stress too much if you’re still figuring out what works—sometimes it’s just about finding the right combo for your mouth.
Seriously, this is spot on. Took me ages to realize that not every product out there is gonna work for me. I was stubborn with the blue stuff for months because everyone swore by it, but my gums just weren’t having it. Swapping to a gentler rinse and adding tongue scraping (which felt weird at first, honestly) made a huge difference. It’s all trial and error. Glad I’m not the only one who had to experiment a bit—hang in there, it gets easier once you find your groove.
I really relate to what you’re saying about the blue rinse—tried it myself because everyone seemed to rave about it, but it just made my mouth feel raw. It’s funny how something that works wonders for one person can be a disaster for another. I resisted tongue scraping for ages, too. Honestly, it sounded a bit gimmicky at first, but after my hygienist suggested it, I figured I’d give it a shot. Took a few tries to get used to the sensation, but it’s made a real difference with morning breath.
One thing I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older is that my mouth’s sensitivity keeps changing. What worked for me in my forties doesn’t always cut it now. Sometimes I have to switch up toothpaste or even my toothbrush softness. It’s a bit of a moving target, but I guess that’s just how it goes. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who’s had to experiment—makes the whole process feel less frustrating.
Reading this makes me feel a little less weird about my own oral care saga. I actually bought a tongue scraper off Amazon because it was cheap and I figured, why not? But the first time I used it, I panicked that I’d scraped too hard and was convinced I’d ruined my taste buds for life. Turns out, I just needed to be way gentler. My mouth’s gotten fussier with age too—one week I’m fine with mint toothpaste, next week it’s burning my gums. I never thought I’d spend this much time reading toothpaste labels, but here we are...
