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| | | | Does your breath stink when you first wake up? If so, join the club that none of us asked to be in. If not, either you're lying, or you need to tell me your secrets right now. | | Morning breath is super common and nothing to be ashamed of. But today, we'll list some reasons it happens, plus tips for managing it … because who doesn't want a fresher-smelling mouth?! | | | | Rise and shine,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
October 16, 2024 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Potential causes of morning breath and how to beat it | | Morning breath ultimately stems from an overnight buildup of bacteria in your mouth. The two biggest reasons for this are dry mouth and poor oral hygiene, but some contributing factors might include: | - sleeping with your mouth open
- not flossing or brushing your teeth effectively
- health conditions like gingivitis or acid reflux
- eating strong-smelling foods at night like garlic or raw onions
- smoking tobacco
| | Morning breath can be prevented — or even treated — by improving your oral health and making some lifestyle changes. Prevention tips can look like: | - using a tongue scraper to help keep your tongue clean
- swishing an antiseptic mouthwash to kill any extra bacteria
- avoiding eating before bed or after you brush your teeth
- taking acid-reducing medication if you have GERD
- getting regular deep cleanings at the dentist
- drinking enough water each day
- adding antimicrobial foods to your diet (e.g., yogurt, milk, oranges, apples)
- treating underlying health conditions causing your bad breath
| | If you've tried different remedies and changed your habits and nothing works, it may be time to see a dentist. A professional can help you get to the root of the issue and find a treatment plan that works so you can have fresher-smelling breath! | | | | | | | |
| | | | An easier way to floss | | | | | | |  | | Bitvae C5 Water Dental Flosser | | I'm a big fan of water flossers. I use one before bed every night, and I feel like it does wonders to reduce morning breath and clean between my teeth after a long day of eating everything in sight. If you want to level up your oral hygiene, and you don't like using actual string floss or picks, consider getting a water flosser. This specific flosser is cordless and features three modes, five intensity settings, and a big water reservoir so you don't have to keep filling it up. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | Thanks for reading! Friday is World Menopause Day, so I'll be back in your inbox with answers to frequently asked questions about this stage of life.
In the meantime, email wellnesswire@healthline.com to share your bad breath remedies. (We may use your name and response in an upcoming newsletter!) | | | | | | |
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