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I wake up every morning with my mouth feeling dirty even though i brush every morning and night. what can cause this or is it just me?

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Dr. David Mjos answered

Mouth breathing: Also, the salivary flow decrease during sleep nothing to be concerned about.

Answered 8/29/2013

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Dr. David Mjos answered

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