Halitosis or bad breath is common among humans around the world and is usually caused by an accumulation of bacteria in the mouth as a result of gum disease, food, or plaque.

What causes morning breath?
The way you sleep can also affect the intensity and frequency of morning breath. Snoring or breathing through the mouth at night can increase the likelihood of bad breath. Most mouth breathers sleep with their mouth open, causing their mouth to get dryer and therefore letting breath-causing bacteria flourish.

TREATMENT:

  • If you wear dentures, remove them at night and clean to get rid of bacterial buildup from food and drink.
  • Drink plenty of water and swish cool water around in your mouth. This is especially helpful to freshen “morning breath.”
  • Brush after every meal and floss, preferably twice a day.
  • Replace your toothbrush every two to three months.
  • Arrange regular dental checkups and cleanings.
  • Scrape your tongue each morning with a tongue scraper or spoon to decrease the bacteria, fungi, and dead cells that can cause odor. Hold the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it forward in order to clean the back of the tongue.
  • Chew a handful of cloves, fennel seeds, or aniseeds. Their antiseptic qualities help fight halitosis-causing bacteria.