What causes morning breath?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Saliva production decreases during sleep, allowing bacteria to multiply, producing sulfur compounds and causing bad breath.

Saliva production decreases during sleep, allowing bacteria to multiply, producing sulfur compounds and causing bad breath.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.