Bad Breath Cause and Cure
Bad Breath CuresBad breath can cause all sorts of embarrassing situations for a person. It is hard to have intimate conversations with somebody else because they might be offended with the odor emanating from your mouth. Bad breath can cause a person to shy away from social situations and become a recluse.
It is difficult to self diagnose this condition because our noses adjusts to the smell and subsequently ignores it. This means that it is possible for people not to know that they already suffer from halitosis. There are many ways to find out if an individual suffers from this disease or not. Below are some ideas on how to know if you have foul breath. Causes can vary, but the results are the same - you have halitosis.
Asking your significant other - since they are people you are with for long periods of time, they should be able to tell you if there is a difference in your mouth's odor. Bad breath can cause a foul smell to be emitted, so they are probably the first one to notice if there's a difference.
Seeking a dental professional - another option is to ask your dentist. Since it is their job to make sure you have perfect dental health, they can also assist you in diagnosing the bad breath cause. This makes it easier because you can get a solution for this before you leave the dentist's office.
Asking children - sometimes, asking another adult is anathema to us because of fear that we will be ridiculed (or worse). Bad breath causes situations to become awkward, so asking a child might be your best bet. Children are notorious for being painfully honest without being too judgmental.
Self Testing - this is another option for people who are too embarrassed to ask for a second opinion. There are some quick tests that you can do to ascertain the smell of your breath. One option is to lick your wrist and let it dry. The smell is how the end of your tongue smells. Another way to check for foul breath is to take a spoon and lightly scrape the back of your tongue. The smell of the thin whitish material is exactly how your breath smells like to other people.
Bad breath can cause damage to a person's self esteem, especially if they suffer from long term halitosis. The best way to combat this disease is to follow proper oral hygiene. If the symptoms persist, have it checked by a dental professional.
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