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1. MORNING
BREATH
How to Avoid

2. Waking up feeling refreshed after
a good night’s sleep is wonderful.
Realizing that you have breath that is
less than fresh can quickly disrupt all
of those peaceful feelings.

3. Morning breath, or halitosis,
is a problem that most people
will face at some point.

4. Even children and people with perfect
oral hygiene can sometimes still
wake up to this unwelcome
morning surprise.

5. The trick to avoiding morning breath
begins with what you do long before
you wake up.
These tips will help you feel confident
and ready to face the world each day.

6. 6
Brush and Floss
Before Bedtime

7. Halitosis is often caused by food debris
breaking down in your mouth.
During the day, some of these food
particles are washed away as you eat
and drink.
This makes the smell less noticeable.

8. Overnight, food left in your mouth can
sit for more than eight hours.
This gives it plenty of time to start
to decay.

9. Biofilm is a slimy substance that
is filled with bacteria
and other microorganisms.
It feeds on sugar and other
components of the decaying food and
continues to build up.

10. Brushing and flossing your teeth
removes the biofilm and any leftover
food particles that create
that awful odor.

11. 11
Stay Hydrated
at Night

12. A dry mouth contributes
to the development of biofilm.
Snoring, certain medications, and poor
hydration are all possible reasons why
you might wake up with a dry mouth.

13. Try to sip on water before
you go to bed.
This helps to wash away any leftover
debris that remains after you brush
your teeth.

14. Keeping a glass of water by your bed
helps you hydrate if you wake up in the
middle of the night.

15. 15
Avoid Drinking
Alcohol
and Smoking

16. Alcohol contributes to bad morning
breath in two ways.
First, alcohol has a dehydrating effect
that can counteract your efforts
for hydration.

17. Second, alcohol is full of sugar that
feeds the bacteria that create that
smell you detect in the morning.
If you enjoy an occasional alcoholic
beverage, remember to follow it up
with a glass of water.

18. Limiting alcohol two hours before
bedtime is another way to enjoy
a drink without facing bad-smelling
consequences in the morning.

19. Smoking dries out the soft tissues
of your mouth, but it goes an extra
step further.

20. This habit also reduces blood flow
to your gums and increases the risk
of gum disease. Infected gums
can release pus that has a foul odor.

21. 21
Freshen Up
Every Morning

22. Bad breath in the morning
is a motivation for brushing your teeth.
Doing so helps to remove the plaque
and tartar that built up during
the night.

23. After you brush, consider using
an antiseptic mouthwash
that reduces the bacteria that builds
up in your mouth.

24. 24
Get Regular
Teeth Cleanings

25. Brushing your teeth twice a day
combined with flossing goes a long
way toward helping you keep your
breath fresh.

26. Combining this with regular
professional teeth, cleanings help
remove any plaque that your
toothbrush and floss cannot reach.

27. Cleaning plaque from beneath
the gum line and in between
hard-to-reach teeth helps to keep
your breath fresher for longer.

28. Morning breath that fails to respond
to these strategies could be a sign that
something is wrong.
Persistent bad breath can be caused
by gum disease, tooth decay,
and infections.

29. Regular dental services can restore
your breath to normal and prevent
it from happening again.

30. If you are seeking professional
dental advice, it's time to call
Shumway Dental Care.

31. Our Chandler dentists will ask you
questions, examine you, and
determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.

32. 3150 S Gilbert Road #1
Chandler, AZ 85286
480-659-7800
shumwaydentalcareinfo@gmail.com
www.mychandlerdentists.com