Dentist Discovers Bad Breath (Halitosis) Secrets

Only 9% of people alert friends and family to a 'bad breath(halitosis)' problem

Only one in 10 people are willing to tell friends and family that they have bad breath, a survey reveals.

The poll of more than 1,500 patients at a Cheshire-based dental practice found only 9% of people would alert friends and family to the problem, with the others preferring to keep quiet and save people's feelings.

Dr Anjali Shahi, founder of Manor Dental Practice in Sale where the survey took place, said she was 'completely taken aback' with the results and launched an ‘emergency fresh breath clinic', in the hope of keeping bad breath at bay.

‘It was after one patient requested that I help to freshen-up his breath for a first date that I realised this would be a great service for men and women on the go – wherever they're going to,' she said.

Referring to the survey results, she added: ‘No-one likes to be rude, but I did expect a few more people would come forward and tell others when their breath smells.'

At www.dentalhealth.org, the website of the British Dental Health Foundation, it reads:

Question: How can I tell if I have bad breath?
Answer: Lots of small signals can show that you have bad breath. Have you noticed people stepping away when you start to talk? Do people turn their cheek when you kiss them goodbye?

If you think you might have bad breath, there is a simple test that you can do. Simply lick the inside of your wrist and sniff – if the smell is bad, you can be pretty sure that your breath is too or ask a very good friend to be absolutely honest, but do make sure they are a true friend!

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Source Dentistry.co.uk

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