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Why do i wake up every morning to white sticky gooey stuff in my mouth before i brush my teeth?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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On your teeth?: If so, it's bacterial plaque. Brush and floss it all off to keep your mouth healthy.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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