How do I completely eliminate bad breath?
I don’t have extremely awful bad breath or anything, but after flossing every night, brushing 2-3 times a day, and using listerine at night, I am just curious why I still wake up in the morning with bad breath.
Thanks in advance!
The only way to completely eliminate bad breath is to stop breathing. Everyone has "morning breath." During the night you don’t drink, eat, talk (presumably), or do anything to disturb the formation of bacterial colonies. No matter how much you clean your mouth, you cannot eliminate all the bacteria. They colonize overnight and release sulfur-containing compounds. Sulfur compounds smell bad. You can use a tongue scraper or brush your tongue before bed to reduce the bacteria on your tongue, but you still will have some odor in the morning.
Other articles you might like;
August 17th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
The only way to completely eliminate bad breath is to stop breathing. Everyone has "morning breath." During the night you don’t drink, eat, talk (presumably), or do anything to disturb the formation of bacterial colonies. No matter how much you clean your mouth, you cannot eliminate all the bacteria. They colonize overnight and release sulfur-containing compounds. Sulfur compounds smell bad. You can use a tongue scraper or brush your tongue before bed to reduce the bacteria on your tongue, but you still will have some odor in the morning.
References :
I am a dental hygienist, 34 years.
August 17th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
You really can’t eliminate bad morning breath but try to chew on mint leaves(yes it works) ! also something else you didn’t say you brush your tongue, you have to because your tongue holds in bad odor!
References :
August 17th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
well you need to brush your toung that is what causes bacteria and make sure you eat and drink . Hope this helpes
References :