Can’t get rid of bad breath? Why not try these 4 tricks

Generally speaking, the cause of bad breath is oral hygiene, but some people have good teeth and brush their teeth every morning and evening, but they just can't get rid of bad breath.

When the saliva in the mouth decreases and the dryness increases, it is the best environment for bacteria in the mouth to multiply. In daily life, when we talk or eat, our mouth will secrete a certain amount of saliva due to stimulation, but when we sleep, the mouth will be relatively dry, so bacteria will multiply in large numbers, resulting in bad breath when we wake up the next morning. To prevent bad breath in the morning, it is important to keep your mouth moist.

If someone tends to breathe with their mouth open when sleeping, they might as well wear a mask to sleep. This can prevent dryness of the mouth and throat. People with sore throats can also wear a mask to sleep.

In autumn and winter, not only the skin is prone to dryness, but the mouth is also prone to dryness. At this time, you can put a humidifier in the bedroom to increase the humidity in the bedroom. Even if you don’t use a humidifier, you can put a glass of water or a wet towel beside the bed.

Improve the ability of oral saliva secretion

In order to increase the humidity in the mouth, it is important to improve the ability of the mouth to secrete saliva. The ability of the mouth to secrete saliva will be stronger if you chew frequently. Therefore, you may want to chew more when eating, or chewing some gum from time to time is also a good practice. However, be aware that chewing gum too much will damage your teeth.

If your morning bad breath persists, there are two possible causes:

1. Possible oral disease

If you have tried hard to prevent dry mouth but still have bad breath, you need to consider the possibility of diseases such as tooth decay or periodontitis. It is best to see a dentist to find out the exact cause of the bad breath and prevent and treat the symptoms.

2. Possible gastrointestinal disease

If the stomach is not in good condition, it will also affect the odor of the mouth. Therefore, if people with poor stomach have long-term bad breath, they may wish to see an internal medicine doctor and get advice from the doctor.