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Do you also start your day with a cup of coffee? Many people start their day with coffee, which is delicious, but also has a nasty side effect. It makes you smell from your mouth. Why does it make your mouth smell after coffee? And what can you do about it besides flossing an brushing to arrive at work with fresh breath? Read on.
It is often assumed that bad breath is stomach-related. However, did you know that dehydration is a major cause of coffee breath? This is because morning breath is associated with dry mouth. Dry mouth is also known in medical terms as ‘xerostomia’. Your saliva production is not working well enough to keep your mouth moist, which causes an unpleasant smell. We’ll take a closer look at why dry mouth and coffee can make your breath smell.
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There is some dispute as to the real cause of why coffee makes your breath smell. According to researchers from Tel Aviv University, there are certain particles in coffee that prevent bad breath. According to the researchers, it is mainly the milk or cream that gives you coffee breath. If you drink coffee in combination with dairy products, the number of bacteria that produce sulphurous substances increases significantly, resulting in stinky coffee breath.
Others claim that the caffeine contained in coffee causes bad breath. For example, caffeine inhibits the production of saliva in the mouth, which results in dry mouth. Coffee is also said to lower the pH value (unit of acidity) in the mouth. This results in the release of bacteria that cause bad breath.
You’d rather arrive at work with fresh breath, so how do you get rid of smelly coffee breath? We have listed a few solutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your morning coffee without developing bad breath.
A good solution is to buy a tongue cleaner or tongue cleaner. By cleaning your tongue hairs properly you can prevent bad breath. Moreover, it removes excess plaque, which keeps the dentist happy. Another advantage of cleaning your tongue is that your taste will improve because dead cells, food residues and toxins are removed.
This tip is the most obvious: brush your teeth. Preferably wait about 30 minutes before brushing your teeth after drinking a cup of coffee. During the first half hour, you produce saliva that helps neutralise the pH (acidity) in your mouth. Saliva also protects your enamel.
Brushing your teeth and cleaning your tongue isn’t working? Then consider using a mouthwash. Mouthwashes containing zinc, sodium bicarbonate and active oxygen are the most effective against bad breath. The active oxygen eliminates anaerobic bacteria (the cause of bad breath). We recommend avoiding mouthwashes with chlorhexidine as they can discolour your teeth.
Finally, the Nutrition Centre recommends eating an apple after drinking your coffee. Apples contain an enzyme that works against bad bacteria in your mouth. They also advise you to drink a glass of water after your coffee.
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Kim Schouten
In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.
Frequently asked questions
How can you get rid of coffee breath?
A good solution to get rid of coffee breath is to buy a tongue cleaner or a tongue cleaner. Rinsing your mouth and eating an apple will also help to prevent coffee breath. This way you bring the PH value in the mouth back to the right level.
Why does coffee cause bad breath?
There is some disagreement as to the real cause of why coffee makes your breath smell. The drinking of dairy products in combination with caffeine and dehydration are the possible causes of coffee breath.
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