Watch Out For These Bad Breath Signs
- If you are concerned about your breath there are some signs you can use to tell whether or not your own breath is offensive to others. After all, you would rather find out on your own, than have someone else notice it, right?
If you have bad breath, you may be surprised to find out that your sense of taste may also be affected. If you find that things just don’t taste as they should be, then this may be a sign that you have a potential bad breath dilemma on your hands. It may be subtle changes at first, just that something just isn’t right about this drink, or this sandwich, but as your breath becomes more fetid, these changes will often become more pronounced. So, here’s a hint: if your food suddenly doesn’t taste right, don’t blame the chef, go brush and floss!
When you go to the bathroom, or look in the mirror, take a second to look at your tongue. If it isn’t pink anymore, but appears to have a coating on it, then odds are, your breath is pretty bad. This coating is bacteria, leftover from your food, which results in bad breath. When you brush your teeth, don’t forget to pay attention to your tongue too, and this can help you eliminate this problem in the future!
People who suffer from sinus problems, especially post nasal drip, often suffer from bad breath. If you seem to have problems with mucus and congestion, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription allergy medication, antibiotics, or possibly even sinus surgery, depending on the severity of the problem. If you seem to be able to smell something unpleasant when you exhale through your nose, with your mouth closed, then this could be the culprit!
To tell if you have bad breath in a pinch, discreetly run your tongue over the underside of your wrist. Give it a few seconds, and then smell the spot. If you detect anything unpleasant, then odds are you have bad breath, and this is not the time to kiss your date!
Of course, other people’s reactions may be the first clue you have that your breath may be offensive. This is not the way you want to find out about the problem, but it is common. If you are talking to someone and they tend to move away, scratch or rub their nose, cough, or offer you gum or candy, then you may want to take the hint, excuse yourself, and do something about your breath.
Bad breath can be embarrassing, but if you are conscious of it, and practice good dental hygiene habits, you should be okay!