People who travel frequently can add a lot of frequent flyer miles to their accounts, but they could also add something more unpleasant for them and those who sit close to them. Traveler’s breath is real and it affects those who move around from place to place for a living. No matter what cabin you’re sitting in or if you travel by car, bad breath can rear up its ugly head anytime.
Why Do Travelers Get Bad Breath?
There are many reasons people who travel all the time can have bad breath. One of them is because they alter their diet and tend to eat more unhealthy foods and fewer fruits and vegetables. This can cause residue from sodas to stick to their teeth and plaque buildup. One of the symptoms of plaque is bad breath due to the bacteria.
Travelers also have a difficult time finding a place to brush their teeth during the day and may be eating offending foods like onions and garlic frequently. These are favorite ingredients in restaurant foods, and others will know if you’ve had them for lunch. The opposite can also cause traveler’s breath. When you don’t have time to have any food during the entire day, you can get what we call “morning mouth” at any time of the day.
Some scientific studies have found that saliva production is altered during travel, which encourages more bacteria to grow in the mouth. Less saliva will cause a dry mouth, which would, in turn, causes bad breath.
How to Deal with Traveler’s Breath
One of the most important things you can do to avoid traveler’s breath is to keep as balanced a diet as you possibly can. It is not easy, but if you eat a healthy salad for lunch and some fruit for breakfast, it could go a long way toward improving your breath.
Staying hydrated and getting enough sleep is also recommended for your overall health. Remember to brush your teeth twice daily and floss once a day. If you have tooth pain while on an airplane, it would be a good idea to give us a call as soon as possible.