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The Grossness of Halitosis
Are friends standing at a
distance? Maybe it's time to get rid of your bad
breath.
Almost
everyone has bad breath at
times. Bad breath can occur when you wake up in
the morning or after eating a _(1)_ with
ingredients like
garlic and
onions. For some, however, bad breath is a
constant problem _(2)_ just an
occasional one.
In
most cases, bad breath, or halitosis, can be
eliminated. Before you
decide to try one of the many _(3)_ for bad breath, you
might want to check to see how your breath smells.
A popular way to _(4)_ whether you have bad breath is
to breathe into your hands and then smell the air. But
this is not actually a very
reliable method. A better way is to
lick
your wrist, wait a moment, and then smell it. If it
smells bad, it's _(5)_ that you have bad breath. An
_(6)_ better way is to ask someone you trust to smell
your breath and give you his or her opinion.
Bad breath can be caused by
various
things. Sometimes it is just
a matter of
having food in between your
teeth or a dental problem. Brushing
_(7)_ helps keep your teeth clean, but
flossing
is also important. For some, the problem is more
difficult to _(8)_. Bacteria in the
mouth can cause bad breath as they _(9)_
proteins. To control the bacteria, brush the
roof of your mouth, and make sure
to gently clean the back of your tongue without
damaging the taste buds at the back.
Try a mouthwash that doesn't _(10)_
alcohol, and drink water during the day
so your mouth doesn't get too dry.
It's important to keep your mouth clean and try to
have good breath. Don't
worry
about the problem too much, though. And don't
be scared of a little garlic and onions
now and then.
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