Morning Breath

Have you ever woken up, stretched, got ready for the day, and then, you have the worst taste in your mouth? This is very common, and morning breath is something that people get embarrassed about, but not something to feel bad about. Here, we’ll go over what the cause is, and how to prevent it. 

What it Is 

It’s basically halitosis, which happens from the bacteria within the mouth, and when the bacteria break this down, they create chemicals that smell very foul. 

The cause of this is as follows: 

• Food, especially food that’s leftover which causes this. Onions, garlic, and spices will definitely create smells that are stinky as you sleep 

• Dry mouth, which is a condition where the saliva is left, which is how bacteria come around.This is also known as xerostomia, and this type of dry mouth does make it hard to deal with.

• Oral care that’s bad definitely has a bad breath, and also may develop gum disease too! 

• Tobacco is something that also creates bad breath, and smokers are more prone to this, along with dry mouth and gum disease. 

• Medications also which create dry mouth that cause the bacteria to be much worse will make your breath smell funky 

Preventing morning breath 

How do you prevent it? First and foremost, grab some water. Have it before you go to bed, and when you wake up, take a nice, big swig of water to stave off the nasty breath. Remember that stuff that’s quite strong including tea, garlic, and coffee prior to sleeping will make your breath smelly, so be mindful of that. When you get up, you can also start taking care of your mouth as well to ensure that you’re not making it super stinky.

If you do have tobacco and alcohol, always make sure to try and brush afterwards. Better yet, stop these habits, especially if you do them often, because they’re also not good for you. You should try to have a mouthwash that’s antiseptic each day.  Rinsing out with this will help to maintain better gum health, keep gingivitis off of your mouth, and also prevent the onset of bad breath. If you haven’t been cleaning up your tongue, start to do this too. Brush it, or use a tongue scraper during the morning, and right before you go to bed.

Chewing some gum as well is great for boosting the saliva in the mouth, and also is good for getting the nasty gunk out of your teeth, offering you a fresh better sort of life too.  Finally, get breath mints that are sugar free. Get some that are xylitol, since they also help with making sure that the mouth is good, and also prevents bad breath.

For a lot of us, morning breath is not fun, and it’s not a fun way to start your every day. The key here is that you need to take care of your teeth. That's because your teeth are your first line of defense, and when you brush your teeth twice daily, offering flossing, and making sure that the tongue is neglected is vital.

Try to make sure that you get cleanings every six or so months, as the hygienist will actually get deep in there, take care of the gunk, and make your mouth shine.

Bad breath is bad, but it doesn't have to hold you back forever. For a lot of people, there are a lot of great ways to prevent this, and by taking care of this, it’ll go away too.