What should I do if my mouth smells bad?

It happens that after sleep, we or the people around us notice that we have bad breath. And this, you see, is very unpleasant! Such a symptom not only affects the psycho-emotional state of a person, but can signal quite complex diseases that occur in the body. Why does my breath smell in the morning?

Bad breath after sleep in medicine is called halitosis. It is considered by doctors from the standpoint of a disease of internal organs or improper hygiene. In addition to the medical plane, bad breath is a social problem. Communicating with people and knowing about his illness, a person can talk quietly, show himself weakly, or move away from the interlocutor for a considerable distance. In connection with this behavior, he can be considered a very strange person, which affects further interaction with people and mental health. According to statistics, in developed countries, 30-60% of the population suffers from halitosis.

How to determine the presence of an odor?

As a rule, the owners of bad breath themselves are often unaware of the problem that has arisen. The fact is that our receptors instantly adapt to the external environment, so it is quite difficult to catch your own smell.

Ways to determine bad breath:

1. Lick your wrist, and when the saliva is completely dry, sniff it.
2. Use a regular tablespoon. Also lick it, and for a better fixation of the fact, swipe it over the tongue, where plaque often accumulates.

Now you can easily identify the amber from your mouth. Some people without any experience directly state that they have bad breath, especially in the morning. This delicate problem needs to be disposed of as soon as possible, mainly for people who often interact with society.

Causes of bad morning breath

Factors that provoke halitosis are usually divided into 4 groups:

1. Excessive dry mouth. As you know, at night, the secretion of saliva, which contains immune components that fight bacteria, slows down. If you maintain sufficient moisture in your mouth, then the problem of bad breath can be completely eliminated.
2. Sometimes dry mouth is caused by a disease of the adenoids, swelling of the nose due to allergies, or a common cold. In this case, to get rid of halitosis, contact Laura.
3. Many doctors who have experienced this problem with their patients have noticed that dry mouth is also associated with insufficient fluid intake. That is why they recommend drinking 2-2.5 liters of water per day, preferably well-purified or thawed.
4. Certain food. The stomach, digesting some foods eaten for dinner, can release an unpleasant amber. These include:
   - fat meat;
   - corn;
   - garlic and onion;
   - products with hot spices;
   - some juices.
   It should be noted that the smell after eating such products lasts throughout the day. And you are unlikely to be able to eliminate it (chewing gum and a toothbrush are powerless here, since the sulfur substances that make up these products are absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body).
   Pay attention to your protein intake. It is noticed that the intensity of the fetid amber is just due to the frequent eating of meat, legumes and dairy products. Try to keep them to a minimum. It is recommended to have dinner in the evening with ordinary porridge, or have a snack with fruits and vegetables.
5. Hygiene failure. Not everyone brushes their teeth in the evenings or don't spend enough time on this process. The remains of food are taken between the teeth or located on the gums. As you know, saliva is practically not released at night, therefore, the blockage is not handled properly. Food rots and decomposes, giving off a fetid odor.
6. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys. Bad breath in the morning often acts as a symptom of diseases of the stomach and intestines. If you have frequent constipation or low acidity in the stomach, food residues stagnate in the body, releasing unpleasant amber.

Recently, gastroenterologists recommend that their patients who come with such a problem pass cytology for the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. It is believed that this pathogenic bacterium just provokes stench. In addition, it causes a number of other unpleasant diseases - polyps in the intestines, which can turn into cancer, obesity, heart and joint problems.

How is the diagnosis carried out?

Your therapist, based on complaints about bad smell, first conducts a survey. He asks what time of day you smell bad, how often you feel dry mouth, if you have complaints about your throat and nose, if you suffer from constipation and what foods make up your diet. Also, the specialist will definitely look at the medical card to find out if the patient has chronic diseases, especially the gastrointestinal tract.

You can conduct an organoleptic examination, evaluating the smell on a scale from 0 to 5. Then before taking you will need to follow the following recommendations:

• do not eat spicy food for 2 days;
• one day before the procedure, do not use rinse, mouth freshener and perfumes;
• Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited for 12 hours prior to the examination.

The doctor will conduct a visual examination of the plaque on the tongue, and will also try to determine the intensity of the smell. In addition, a biochemical blood test or monitoring with a halimeter can be prescribed, which allows you to measure the amount of sulfur compounds in the air sample.

Halitosis in the plane of dentistry

The smell from the mouth in the morning can also be associated with the presence of dental diseases such as caries, stones, pulpitis and even stomatitis. Sometimes the cause of its appearance can be the wearing of poor-quality prostheses or orthodontic appliances to align the teeth and form the correct bite.

Thus, if you have toothaches, your gums often swell or bleed, sores appear in your mouth, you should visit your dentist.

How to overcome bad breath?

First of all, if you conscientiously observe oral hygiene, and the smell still bothers you in the morning, you need to conduct a complete diagnosis of the body. Also, try to get your family to identify the type of ombre.

Odor classification. People can experience different types of odors:

• the smell of fish is associated with a violation of amino acids in the body;
• acid smell - diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• amber by the type of raw beef liver - problems with the liver;
• rotten smell - gallbladder and ducts;
• ammonia smell - kidneys;
• the smell of acetone - you may have diabetes.

It is important to know: in medicine, it is believed that the smell with a smell after sleep is a consequence of chronic diseases and exacerbation of various diseases. Due to the violation of metabolic processes in the body, volatile substances enter the stomach and are excreted through the mouth. Your body is signaling a problem.

We observe hygiene

Since 20% of cases of halitosis are due to poor hygiene, follow these rules:

• you need to brush your teeth for at least 3 minutes, while you should not neglect your tongue - also clean off plaque from it with a special device or the back of the brush;
• change the brush 1 time in 3 months, because bacteria accumulate on it;
• use dental floss to eliminate food debris stuck between your teeth;
• rinse your mouth more often (there are special pharmacy products, in order to save money, you can use boiled water or chamomile decoction);
• Visit the dentist once every six months.
• to moisturize the oral cavity, you need to rinse it as often as possible and try not to breathe through your mouth. Dry air in the room can also cause a lack of saliva. To eliminate excessive dryness in the room, a humidifier or a regular bowl of water left near a heat source will help.

Eliminate bad breath with medication

In a pharmacy, to combat bad breath, a pharmacist will recommend a number of drugs that can kill bacteria that have accumulated in your mouth. Among them:

• redoment;
• triclosan;
• chlorhexidine;
• cetylpyridine;
• camphomen;
• aetony.

In addition to these drugs, you can purchase a vitamin complex. Make sure that it contains vitamins C, B3, B5, A, E and P.

What traditional medicine eliminates unpleasant amber?

Do not forget about herbal medicine, which also guards your health. For example, you can use a "home" conditioner. For this you will need:

• chamomile;
• mint;
• thyme;
• sage.

Mix all these ingredients in the same proportion and prepare a decoction. Cool and filter through cheesecloth folded in several layers. Now you can safely rinse your mouth throughout the day.
It well eliminates the symptom of an unpleasant odor, a decoction of rose hips.

Thus, bad breath in the morning occurs due to your diet, poor oral hygiene, or the presence of various diseases, mainly the gastrointestinal tract. To get rid of this delicate problem, you should determine the typology of stench and conduct a complete diagnosis of the body. Only the elimination of the disease itself and proper care of the oral cavity will provide fresh breath.