Morning Breath - Can You Avoid It?

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MORNING BREATH
Can You Avoid It?
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Morning breath may be the topic of many jokes,
but dealing with it daily is no laughing
matter.
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The official name for bad breath is halitosis.
Having it happen every morning is a sign that
you have bacteria building up in your mouth
overnight.
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This annoying morning experience is avoidable
once you address the reasons why it occurs.
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Remove Food Debris and Biofilm
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Skipping your nightly oral hygiene routine is
one of the most common causes of bad breath.
Certain foods naturally give off odors.
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Onions, garlic and other strong smelling foods
will begin to give off more odors as they break
down in your mouth.
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Toothbrushing and flossing at night are
effective ways to remove food and biofilm that
breed bacteria.
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Stay Hydrated
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Saliva helps to wash away the bacterial build up
that contributes to bad breath.
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Make sure that you are drinking enough water
during the day that your mouth doesnt dry out at
night. You can also try taking a few sips of
water before you go to bed.
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Limit Your Intake of Alcoholic Beverages
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That nightly glass of wine may impact how your
breath smells in the morning. Alcoholic
beverages dry out your mouth.
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Limiting how much you drink helps your body to
continue its normal amount of saliva production.
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Drinking water after you indulge in an alcoholic
beverage further helps to keep your mouth
hydrated.
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Treat Sleep Apnea and Snoring
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Mouth breathing dries out the mouth as well.
Your bodys saliva production cant keep up
with the drying effects of air moving over your
teeth and tongue.
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Bad breath in the morning is often a sign that
you are snoring without realizing it. Special
oral appliances can help you breathe through your
nose at night.
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Schedule a Dental Cleaning and Exam
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Tooth decay and gum disease can contribute to bad
breath. Gum disease is a bacterial infection in
your mouth.
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As the infection grows, you may notice a foul
taste in your mouth along with odor. Morning
breath that lingers after you wake up could be
signaling that something more is going on.
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Dental cleanings remove the biofilm that builds
up beneath your gum line. An exam can reveal a
need for additional treatments that help your
breath get back to normal.
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Address Other Health Concerns
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Occasionally, morning breath is caused by issues
that happen elsewhere in your body. Acid reflux
can cause bad breath.
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Acid flowing into your mouth can contribute to
enamel erosion and cavities.
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Sinus infections and allergies lead to bad breath
when bacteria flows down your throat at night.
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If you have pain accompanied by morning breath,
then a dental x-ray can help us see if it might
be caused by a sinus or dental infection.
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Talking about morning breath might seem
embarrassing, but we wont always know if you
have it unless you tell us.
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Let us know about any unusual or bothersome
symptoms that you experience.
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There are many different solutions for bad
breath, and all of them can improve your overall
oral health.
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Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
care clinic with dentists that care about you and
your health.
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Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
your dreams. Call us for an appointment at
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