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To understand if you have a problem, you can breathe into the palm of your hand or lick your wrist, but this is not always informative. To accurately determine the smell, try this method: take cotton wool, place it in your mouth and moisten it abundantly with saliva. Put the cotton in a closed container, wait a few minutes, then smell. This smell is felt by the people around you.
If you find an unpleasant smell, don’t worry, because there are many ways to get rid of it.
Causes of bad breath
Bad breath can be caused not only by poor oral hygiene, but also by problems with internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder or diabetes mellitus. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The most common cause, however, is lack of hygiene: gum disease, tooth decay, poorly installed dentures, etc. In this case, you will need to consult your dentist for diagnosis and treatment.
Measures to prevent and eliminate bad breath
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