Checking Your Bad Breath Level: Good? Bad? Really Bad?

There are numerous ways of determining whether or not you have bad breath.

The easiest method I've discovered, is also the most universally known, breathe into your cupped hand(s). You're automatically able to smell the odor as it comes out of your mouth. This can help you determine the severeness of your breath.

 Another great way, although not very practical in a more public setting, is to check your saliva, which also has an odor. To do this, you will lick your wrist or the back of your hand slightly. 

Wait a few seconds and then sniff your wrist. If you don’t smell anything, then you should be fine. If you do, take the necessary action to get rid of your bad breath.

You may also use a spoon or a tongue scraper to test your breath.  Scrape your tongue slowly in a front to back motion. Smell the area in question on the spoon or the scraper. If it is a foul smell, then you may have chronic bad breath (halitosis).

Check to see if you have any black spots on your teeth.  If you do, it could be a sign that you may have bad breath(due to bacteria). It might also indicate potential tooth and gum problems.

Halitosis, is of course chronic bad breath. Halitosis is a serious problem due to its continuous reappearance after taking actions to get rid of it. If you've tried everything and your bad breath just wont go away. It is highly recommended you visit your local dentist for help. There's a chance they could solve in five minutes what you've struggled with for five years.