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bad breath?

DebraG421DebraG421 member
in 2nd Trimester
Ok... this is the first physical thing I've posted about pregnancy and I hope I'm safe among fellow bumpies.  I've been pretty lucky so far in that much has not changed about my body.  A little bigger boobs and a small bump are about it at 23 weeks, so I can't really complain much.  One thing I have noticed, however, is that even though I still brush twice a day and floss 3-4 times a week, I feel like no matter what I wake up with the worst morning breath I've ever experienced!  It feels dry and sticky, and just plain yuck! Does this mean something?  Am I not drinking enough water?  Am I not eating the right foods?  Or is this just one of those pregnancy things you just have to deal with?  Any thoughts out there?
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    meggymemeggyme member
    You're probably breathing through your mouth at night due to congestion. Not much you can do but keep brushing.
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    kyraaDkyraaD member
    meggyme said:

    You're probably breathing through your mouth at night due to congestion. Not much you can do but keep brushing.

    yeah, this. sounds like you're breathing through your mouth more. not too sure what you can do about that. maybe speak with your doctor/dentist about options..?
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    foxa319foxa319 member
    You may have tonsil stones. I had them with my last pregnancy and they cause bad breath! Google it! 
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    jmknoxjmknox member
    *lurking from first tri*  Ditto what PP said--- esp if you have tonsil stones floss every day... Less bacteria to feed back there.  And they are normal, some people have them, some  don't.  
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    blissylissy86blissylissy86 member
    I usually have tonsil stones, but with pregnancy they have really started popping up. It is annoying and really can cause bad breath. 
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    PugsandKissesPugsandKisses member
    Sorry honey, not much you can do. Just keep up with good oral care and drink lots of water.
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    stillcozystillcozy member
    I found drinking lots of water and using mouth wash has helped me as well as breathe right strips so that I can breathe more easily through my nose ! Good luck!
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