Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : November 13, 2017 4:28 PM IST
The wake-up kiss may look awesome only in movies but in real life, it is one of those things that can seriously turn your partner off. You surely do not want to breathe too close to anyone with that stale, dragon breath, do you? Sure, you must have gone only eight hours without brushing your teeth and you brush every night too but there are a few things which make your breath smell so bad when you wake up in the morning. Well-known dentist Dr Nikita Goyal tells you why.
What makes your breath smell so bad in the morning?
Your saliva clears out the odour-causing bacteria so when you are not producing enough saliva when you are eating, the smelly bacteria can multiply. So it all comes down to lack of bacteria in the mouth. So, the drier your mouth, the higher is your chance of having a nasty breath in the morning. Breathing through our mouth, snoring and certain medications can all contribute to dryness of mouth.
Can the morning dragon breath signal an underlying health condition?
While in most cases there is nothing to worry about that stale morning breath, but in some cases, the unusually bad breath could signal an underlying health condition. It is often one of the first signs of gum disease. It can sometimes also signal an infection like a gastrointestinal problem. So, make sure that you get in touch with a doctor if you notice that your breath is stale all of a sudden. Did you know fast food can give you bad breath?
Protip-- To get rid of the bad breath, brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes in the morning using an alcohol-free mouthwash and a tongue scraper. And to ensure that you are free of gum problems like cavities and gum disease that contribute to bad breath, remember that there is no substitute for biannual dental visits. These 4 yoga asanas beat bad breath naturally.
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