Who doesn't hate waking up with a very smelly and disgusting mouth? Bad breath when you wake up, is a form of halitosis (bad breath), due to a decrease in the amount of saliva during sleep throughout the night, thus creating an environment for bacteria to grow. Everyone experiences bad breath when they wake up in the morning, at least a few times, and while you're unlikely to wake up smelling like a bunch of fresh flowers, there are steps you can take to tame the dreaded bad breath when you wake up.
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Part 1 of 3: Practice Good Oral Hygiene
Step 1. Brush your teeth frequently
You should brush your teeth in the morning and just before going to bed, as well as after eating. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste and brush for two minutes.
- It may be a good idea to use an electric toothbrush, as it is more effective at removing plaque and bacteria than a manual toothbrush. Also, most electric toothbrushes have a timer that will help ensure you brush your teeth within the recommended two minutes.
- Consider bringing a toothbrush and toothpaste with you when you are at work or at school, so you can brush your teeth throughout the day.
- Change your toothbrush every three months and every time you recover from illness.
Step 2. Rub your tongue
When you're done brushing your teeth, brush your tongue too. Or if there is a rubber tongue scraper on the back of your toothbrush, you can use it to clean your tongue. This practice will remove odor-causing cells and bacteria from your tongue, just as a toothbrush does on your white teeth.
You can also buy an inexpensive device called a tongue scraper at a drug store or pharmacy
Step 3. Floss your teeth every day
Dental floss reaches between teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach, removing food residue, which if not cleaned will remain there, and be eaten by bacteria, which makes them multiply.
Step 4. Gargle with mouthwash
Mouthwash can also reach areas in your mouth that a toothbrush cannot reach-for example, the inside of your cheeks and the back of your throat-so you can get rid of bacteria, which, if not cleaned, can stay in your mouth and cause odor. mouth. Use the amount specified in the bottle and use it as a gargle for 30-60 seconds.
- Since alcohol is a drying agent, and a dry mouth creates an environment for bacteria, choose a non-alcoholic mouthwash.
- If dental problems are to blame for your bad breath, then mouthwash is actually just masking the problem, not helping to cure it. Therefore, it is very important to visit your dentist regularly to prevent or rule out the underlying cause of bad breath.
Step 5. Try an antimicrobial toothpaste and mouthwash
If brushing your teeth with regular toothpaste and flossing isn't enough, you might want to try a dental product, such as the brand Thera Breath, which is specially designed to get rid of germs and microbes that build up in your mouth throughout the night.
Step 6. Visit your dentist regularly
Regular dental checkups are an important part of your oral hygiene routine, and if you have problems with bad breath when you wake up in the morning, your dentist may be able to determine if bad breath is due to underlying problems, such as cavities, infections in the mouth. you, or acid reflux.
Part 2 of 3: Eat Right
Step 1. Eat a healthy and balanced diet
Food has a significant impact on our breath; when the food is digested, the food we eat is absorbed into the bloodstream, and eventually expelled by our lungs, which means it leaves the mouth when we breathe. Foods like garlic and onions, as well as spicy foods can cause bad breath.
- Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet that helps keep bad breath away.
- Try chewing on a parsley to freshen your breath. This herb contains chlorophyll which helps eliminate bad breath
Step 2. Avoid diets that are low in carbohydrates and extreme fasting
This way of eating is forbidden, when we talk about fresh breath. When you don't eat enough carbs, your body switches to breaking down fat at high levels to produce ketones, causing a phenomenon known as ketone breath, which is another term for "'stink"!
Step 3. Eat breakfast
Breakfast stimulates the production of saliva, which in turn moistens the mouth, and creates an inhospitable environment for foul-smelling bacteria. Start fighting bad breath early and the first thing to do is eat breakfast in the morning.
Step 4. Switch from drinking coffee to drinking tea
Coffee has a very pungent aroma that lingers in your mouth, and it's hard to rub the very back of your tongue. For a drink that will lighten your day, but with a less pungent aroma, try herbal teas or variations of green tea.
Part 3 of 3: Maintain a Lifestyle with Fresh Breath
Step 1. Quit smoking
Tobacco makes your mouth dry and can increase the temperature in your mouth-both of which contribute to bad breath by allowing bacteria to multiply.
Smoking also increases the risk of tooth decay, while a mouth with unhealthy teeth tends to make bad breath
Step 2. Drink smart
Alcohol makes mucous membranes dry, so if you're going to be drinking, especially at night, you should try drinking a glass of water between drinks-this way you keep your mouth moist.
Step 3. Stay hydrated
Bacteria thrive in a stagnant and dry environment. Thus drinking lots of water and other beverages throughout the day is very important to beat the smell in your mouth the next day.
- It is very important to drink water right before going to bed at night, because when you sleep through the night and don't eat any food or liquid for hours, your mouth will dry out.
- Aim to drink 8 glasses of water per day. If you can't afford to drink that much, add 100% milk or fruit juice if necessary.
- Due to their high water content, fruits and vegetables offer a great source of water, in addition to water and other natural drinks, such as milk. Moreover, the high fiber content in vegetables helps flush out toxins in the body that may contribute to bad breath.
Step 4. Chew sugarless gum
Xylitol, a sweetener used in many sugar-free gum products (and candy), can lower the bacteria that cause spoilage and bad breath. And flavored candies with xylitol will not only help eliminate odor-causing bacteria, they will also make your breath smell good!
Chewing gum twenty minutes after you eat can help saliva flow
Step 5. Consider your medical medications
Some medications, such as insulin, can cause bad breath on their own, while others, such as antihistamines, make your mouth dry throughout the night, causing bad breath the next day. If you have bad breath problems because of medications you are taking, whether over-the-counter or prescription drugs, talk to your doctor.
Tips
- Since bad breath is caused by a dry mouth, if you wake up in the middle of the night, try drinking water or gargling for a few seconds to wet your mouth.
- Snoring increases your risk of having bad breath. This is because breathing through your mouth throughout the night will cause your mouth to become even drier.
- Xerostomia, another name for dry mouth, can cause bad breath when you wake up. This condition may be the result of something as simple as breathing through your mouth or not drinking enough water, or it may be the result of a medical history, such as a salivary gland problem or a connective tissue disorder such as Sjögren's syndrome.
