Your mouth is Sahara-dry.ĭry mouth isn’t just a sign of dehydration or a side effect of certain medications (here’s looking at you, blood pressure meds)-other causes include the salivary glands failing to produce enough saliva, and chronic mouth-breathing (like when you’re combatting a stuffy nose). (This is particularly important if you have a dry mouth or are a smoker.) For an added layer of protection, cap off your routine with mouthwash.
To get your taste buds back on track, experts recommend brushing the top surface of the tongue during your daily teeth cleaning and flossing.
When your brushing and flossing routine is all over the map, bacteria and viruses can get a little too comfortable in your mouth, leading to overgrowth and infection, says Dr.
