Bad Breath

What Is Bad Breath? Bad breath is when there is an unpleasant odor that usually comes from the mouth. When people exhale, the odor comes out. Not only is it a health issue, but it is also a social issue as well. People get turned off by those that have bad breath when they open their mouth. How To Check For Bad Breath There are different ways to determine whether or not you have bad breath. Here are some ways that you can do this: This is about the easiest way for you to find out if you have bad breath. Breathe on the back of your hands. You will automatically smell the odor as it comes out of your mouth. This can determine how your breath really smells. Did you know that saliva has an odor? Well, if you didn’t, you do now. You hope that when you conduct this test that your breath will not have a foul odor. To do this, you will slightly lick your wrist or the back of your hand. Give it a few seconds and then take a whiff. If you don’t smell anything, then you should be ok. If you do, check with your dentist and get help. You can use a spoon or a tongue scraper to test your breath. Scrape your tongue at the front and back. Do each area one at a time. Smell the area in question on the spoon or the scraper and see how it smells. If it is a foul smell, then you may have chronic bad breath (halitosis). Check to see if you have any black spots on your teeth. If you do, it could be a sign that you may have bad breath. You may end up having tooth and gum problems that could also lead to bad breath due to bacteria that has formed. Consult with your dentist to provide treatment to those areas that are affected so you can head off a potential bout of bad breath. Halitosis is when you have chronic bad breath. Now that’s worse when it’s chronic. Whether it happens a few times or it’s a continuous problem, people should find ways to get rid of it. As for the cause of bad breath, there are different reasons why it’s happening.

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E-bog: 18. marts 2021