Why do some people have bad breath in the morning?

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Why do some people have bad breath in the
morning?
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Introduction

• There are so many reasons for the occurrence of
  morning bad breath
• Major reasons - poor oral hygiene and dry mouth

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Dry mouth

• Saliva secretion is the main reason for the
  reduction of bacteria in the mouth.
• Less saliva production will leads to bad breath
• Other reason is usage of medicines.

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Poor dental hygiene

• Mouth - best place for bacteria reproduction
• If not brushing or flossing properly food
  particles get easily stuck in between the teeth.
• Breakdown of these food particles also leads to
  bad breath.

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Foods that you eat

• Food that you eat in the evening can cause bad
  breath in the morning.
• Mainly foods that have strong smell like raw
  onions or garlic can results in bad breath.

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GERD

• People with Gastrointestinal reflux or acid
  reflux experience bad breath.
• Gastrointestinal reflux or acid reflux - Acid in
  the stomach returns back via oesophagus.

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Smoking

• Use of tobacco and smoking habit
• Smoking causes dryness in your mouth
• Also increases risk of gum diseases.

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Neglecting dental check-ups

• Fail to visit a dentist twice a year to examine
  your mouth.

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Quick tips to overcome these problems
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