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Clarissa Brincat

Why does your breath sometimes stink even after brushing your teeth?

A close-up of toothpaste being applied to a toothbrush.

Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the pillars of oral hygiene — but for many people, it doesn't necessarily solve the problem of bad breath. Dentists say that halitosis, or bad breath, often has causes that brushing alone can't address.

So why can breath sometimes stink even after brushing, and what can be done about it?

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