Nobody's breath is going to win any freshness awards when they wake up in the morning, but for those that suffer from dry mouth, bad breath can be a constant annoyance. Here's a quick lesson on what causes dry mouth, and how to fight it.
Why do we get dry mouth?
There is a reason you often wake up with a dry mouth and, as a result, bad breath — when we sleep, our body produces less saliva, creating a dry environment where germs thrive. If you tend to breathe through your mouth, bad luck: the constant flow of oxygen through there makes for a fiercely parched environment.