What is that white slimy stuff that can be found inside your mouth after getting up in the morning?

Question

Seem like after I brush my teeth the white stuff goes away, but always come back getting up in the morning the next day.

Answer 1

What you are feeling is plaque.
And, it never goes away.
Your goal when you are brushing your teeth, scraping your tongue or flossing is to MOVE the plaque.
Plaque is made of bacteria (that causes bad breath, gum disease and cavities) and if the bacteria are allowed to sit in one spot for too long, they start to infect and irritate that area. So, you go in there with a toothbrush and DISRUPT the bacteria and then, 24 hours later when you wake up again, the bacteria has recolonized and you have to do it all over again.

Answer 2

did you ever take a bright light and see dust particles floating in the air, 90 some percent of that material is dead skin cells which have a tendancy to collect on bedding and in mattresses so in part its breathed in dead skin cells and or body ash, plus bacteria and or whats known as plaque. I think that you also may find that there is more or less of it depending on the residue of carbohydrate intake in your mouth as well as sugars from carbs help those bacteria grow in your mouth, so now are you more motivated to reach for that mouth wash or toothbrush ?

Answer 3

Its saliva. You probably sleep with your mouth open. This saliva dries to form a more solid texture and when you wake up its usually different than saliva. Just try to sleep with your mouth closed =)

Answer 4

Plaque. Bacteria.

Requires a good tongue-scraping, mouthwash, brushing, and flossing.

Answer 5

Saliva or Mucus

Answer 6

It is a mixture of your saliva and plaque.

Answer 7

I don't know...plaque Or saliva?

Answer 8

are you a heavy sleeper with a horny boyfriend?....just kidding, it's probably just dried up drool from the night.

Answer 9

That, young lady, is between you and your boyfriend!

Answer 10

LMAO!!!

er.......dunno. but the other answers made me laugh