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Morning Breath and What to do about it

By Holly Nadji November 15, 2017

WE ALL KNOW THAT FEELING…

You wake up in the morning greeted by the smell of morning breath or bad taste.Here is what causes that nasty smell and taste and what you can do to keep bad breath at bay!

1. Remove Bacteria
Clean your teeth after every meal! Brush, floss, and pop in a piece of sugar-free gum for good measure. This will eliminate food debris and bacteria from your mouth and prevent bad breath. A clean mouth, is a fresh mouth!

2. Choose Breath-Friendly Foods And Beverages
Water washes away food debris and increases saliva flow in your mouth, protecting your teeth and mouth from bacteria. Healthy food choices such as carrots, celery, and apples are high in water content and work as a natural toothbrush, scrubbing plaque bacteria from the surfaces of your teeth.

3. Good Oral Hygiene Can Reduce Bad Breath
During the day, saliva works to wash away food debris and keep bacteria in check. When we sleep at night, however, our saliva production goes down, causing our mouths to become dry and allowing bacteria to proliferate. If you sleep with your mouth open, it can be even worse. To make your morning breathless offensive, follow a good oral hygiene regimen. By brushing and flossing your teeth before bed, you’re giving bacteria less food to munch on, which will help your breath be better in the morning. Also, we highly recommend cleaning your tongue by either brushing it or using a tongue scraper, since this is where most bad breath-causing bacteria are found. Another tip is to keep water by your bedside. When you wake up at night, take a drink! Keeping your mouth moist will combat the spread of those smelly bacteria.

4. Know That We’re Here For You
If you feel like your halitosis is severe, especially after if you follow the steps above, it can be a sign of something more serious such as gum disease, diabetes, sinus problems, gastric reflux or liver or kidney disease. If this is the case, come in to see us so we can address the issue and find the proper solution for you.

We love giving our patients the resources to have healthier teeth and gums and fresher breath. If you have any questions about dental health topics, please feel free to reach out to us.

We’d also love to see you, whether it’s a cleaning, checkup, or whitening treatment! Book an appointment to visit us today! We appreciate you, our valued patients and friends!

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