If you’re worried you might have bad breath, simply take any of these bad breath tests to find out if you have a problem. If you do, I’ll tell you about a great resource that will help you get rid of bad breath instantly.
1. REQUEST THE HELP OF A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE.
If you don’t mind feeling a little self-conscious, the first way to check the freshness of your breath is to enlist the help of a friend or loved one. Simply ask them to smell your breath at different times of the day and give you feedback.
2. INVEST IN A BAD BREATH METER (ALSO KNOWN AS A KISS ME METER).
If you prefer to taste your own breath, there are scientific and non-scientific ways to do it. The first scientific way is to use a device appropriately named Seju Kiss Me Meter.
Manufacturer of professional grade toxic gas detectors, Seju uses their technology with this small device to collect unpleasant gases in the mouth. Feedback ratings are reported by five little LED lights that tell you whether or not you’re ready for a close conversation.
Its reasonable price (less than $30) and small size (1-3/4 by 1 inch) make it handy for pockets and purses and useful for determining when you might need a breath freshener.
3. USE A PORTABLE HALIMETER®.
The second scientific way is to use a halimeter. This is a highly accurate portable device that measures the concentration of sulfur emissions in your breath (the main cause of bad breath).
According to the manufacturers of the Halimeter:
has. At levels of 200-300 ppb (parts per billion), mouth odor will be noticed by an observer near you.
b. At levels of 350-400 ppb, the odor would be noticeable to an observer several feet away from you.
against At 500-700 ppb, the odor would be more noticeable not because it is “stronger”, but because it is more foul.
d. And at over 1,000 ppb, the odor would linger for several minutes after leaving the room!
Check with your dentist to see if they have a Halimeter to use in their office.
4. LICK THE BACK OF YOUR HAND OR THE INSIDE OF YOUR WRIST.
If none of the above methods appeal to you, there are some unscientific ways to see if your breathing needs immediate attention. One way is to simply lick the back of your hand or the inside of your wrist, wait 10 seconds, and then smell it to see if you can detect any bad odors. If you can, it means that the sulfur salts in your mouth have transferred to your hand or wrist and other people will also be able to detect your bad breath.
5. PASS SOME THREAD BETWEEN YOUR TEETH.
Another unscientific way involves flossing. Run some dental floss between your back molars, where old food particles tend to get lodged. Then, sniff the floss to get an instant odor reading. What you smell is likely to be what other people smell.
6. PAY ATTENTION TO CHANGES IN TASTE. If any of these 6 bad breath tests come back positive (don’t worry, it is estimated that 95% of the world’s population will be concerned about bad breath at some point in their life)You’ll need to take immediate action to combat bad breath before it becomes a serious problem for you and those around you.