Self Test For Bad Breath

1. Lick the back of your hand. Let it dry for a few seconds and then smell. If you notice and odor, you have a breath disorder.
   
   
2. Place dental floss between your back teeth and then smell the floss.
   
   
3. While looking at the mirror, grab the tip of your tongue with a Kleenex and pull it out as far you can. If you see that the very back of your tongue is whitish in color, it may be a sign that you have bad breath.
   
   
4. Ask the opinion of someone you can trust. Check your breath several times daily because your breath changes throughout the day.
   
   
5. Professional use of a Halimeter will measures the concentration of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) in the mouth.