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Evidence-based guides to bleeding gums, gum disease and bad breath — written from the clinical research, reviewed against what LACALUT® has learnt treating gums since 1925.

Mouth Breathing: What It Does to Your Teeth, Gums and Breath

Mouth Breathing: What It Does to Your Teeth, Gums and Breath

on Oct 02 2026
Breathing through your mouth dries out the saliva that protects your teeth and gums - driving bad breath, plaque, gum irritation and decay. Here is what mouth breathing does, how to spot it, and how to stop it.
Dry Mouth At Night: Why It Happens And How To Fix It

Dry Mouth At Night: Why It Happens And How To Fix It

on Jul 06 2026
Salivary flow falls to its lowest point during sleep in everyone, so a drier mouth overnight is normal physiology. The real question is what is amplifying it: mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, snoring and sleep apnoea, medication, alcohol or dehydration. Here is every cause, how to tell which one is yours, and the fixes that actually work.