There's a better way to fight off morning breath

Get away from the mouthwash. In the near future, the source of our stinking morning breath could be what helps us overcome it. Our body is full of billions of micro-organisms, some of which hang in our pretty, moist mouths. But while we sleep, our mouths often dry up, which can kill some good bacteria. In its absence, the bacteria that emit stinking gases thrive, so that sometimes you wake up with a smelly mouth.

But there could be a solution. It's name is Streptococcus Salivarius K12. Researchers believe that this strain of bacteria could soon be placed in a pill or spray and used as a probiotic, or a beneficial mixture of bacteria, to eliminate the bad bacteria that cause bad breath.

The delicate balance of the microbes that live within each of us, collectively called our micro-biome, helps keep our body functioning. Unfortunately, when we take antibiotics or use an antibacterial hand soap, these actions can kill many of these beneficial microbes, which upsets the balance of our bodies.

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