Bad Breath Don't you hate it when you're talking to someone who has bad breath but you feel too embarrassed to say that their breath stinks? While dental hygiene is important, there are other reasons why you might have bad breath, medically called halitosis. Sometimes you might not even notice that your breath stinks, but there are simple ways to test for and cure bad breath. Ways to Test for Bad BreathTesting for bad breath is a simple thing to do that takes little time and requires few items. For example, you can test by licking the back of your hand. Let it dry and try to smell it for any unpleasant odors (“How do I know…”). If at any time you can acquire a spoon, perhaps after you have finished eating you can also use it to test your breathing. If you need a bad breath test, simply scrape the back of your tongue, pull it out and see if it smells (“How…”). If the spoon smells bad, if your breath smells bad, it's that simple! If you want to look at the question more scientifically, scientists use a device called a Halimeter (“How…”). To test your breathing, the device samples it using a straw and is calculated. If levels exceed a certain number, your breathing feels unpleasant. This is the most accurate way to test your breathing. An example of a halimeter is in Figure 1. Why Your Breath Smells: All the foods you eat and digest eventually pass into your bloodstream. Have you ever wondered why one day you might have a frequent bad taste in your mouth? This is all due to the work of nasty bacteria and their horrible waste products: sulfur; not to mention the food particles stuck between your teeth. Dr. Harold Kaz says sulfur is nature's way of creating odors. Have you ever wondered why onions and g...... middle of paper ......osis, Baby Bad Breath and Pet Breath. Np, and Web. January 4, 2010. .Katz, Harold. “Bad breath: foods that give you bad breath.” Foods that can cause bad breath. Fresh Start LCC, October 9, 2000. Web. January 5, 2010. WebMD Medical Reference. “Dental health and bad breath”. WebMD - Better information. Better health.. Np, nd Web. January 4, 2010. .Colgate-Palmolive Company. “Brushing Your Teeth – Proper Techniques for Brushing Your Teeth”. Colgate Toothpaste and Toothbrushes | Oral hygiene, dental care and health | Products for personal care at home. Np, and Web. January 5. 2010. .