Man, coffee breath is like a built-in alarm clock for everyone around you, right? I swear, even if I brush and floss right after, it just kinda... hangs out. I’ve tried those fancy mouthwashes that claim to nuke bad breath, but they usually just leave me with weird minty-coffee vibes instead. That saline spray trick is interesting—I never thought about how allergies might make it worse, but now that you mention it, my worst mornings are always after a stuffy night. I keep a water bottle on my desk and chug after every cup, which helps a little, but honestly, sometimes I just embrace the dragon vibes until lunch.
I keep a water bottle on my desk and chug after every cup, which helps a little, but honestly, sometimes I just embrace the dragon vibes until lunch.
I've noticed water helps, but honestly, it’s rarely enough if you’re drinking strong coffee all morning. Ever tried chewing sugar-free gum right after? I find it actually kicks up saliva production, which helps flush out the lingering odors. Also, are you drinking your coffee with milk or black? Milk can stick around longer and make breath worse. Just curious—do you notice a difference on days you skip dairy?
I hear you on the milk thing—my ortho said dairy can really hang around your mouth, especially if you’ve got braces or a retainer. I switched to black coffee just to avoid that weird milky aftertaste... and honestly, my breath’s way less deadly now. Chewing gum is a lifesaver too, though sometimes it gets stuck in my brackets (not fun). Anyone else get paranoid about coffee stains on their aligners?
I totally get the coffee stain paranoia. I switched to aligners last month and was shocked at how fast they picked up color—even after just one latte. Now I brush before popping them back in, but honestly it’s a hassle. Anyone else feel like they spend half their day cleaning stuff?
Now I brush before popping them back in, but honestly it’s a hassle.
Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if aligners are just a sneaky way to sell more toothpaste. Between the endless brushing and the special cleaning crystals (which aren’t cheap), my wallet’s definitely feeling it. I swear, by the time I’ve cleaned everything and skipped my usual coffee, I’m like... was this supposed to be convenient? Sometimes I just rinse with water and hope for the best—maybe not ideal, but hey, gotta save somewhere. Anyone else just winging it some days?
