Get Rid Bad Breath

Date: March 22, 2005Level: Pre-Intermediate +Downloads: This Lesson (Word Doc) | Class Handout (Word Doc) | Class Handout (PDF) BNE: Japanese scientists have discovered a simple solution to help people who have bad breath, which is good news for their friends who have to smell it. Researchers from Japan’s Tsurumi University found that sugarless yoghurt [...]

Some people can smell their own bad breath, but it’s rare. I never could, so like many people with chronic halitosis, I had no idea that the problem existed until I was told (eeek!)… The most reliable method, of course, is to ask someone you trust to tell you the truth. They are unlikely to [...]

Having bad breath is such an embarrassing situation to be in. You open your mouth to say something and people cup their hands over their noses – very discretely – but what you have to say has been overshadowed by the smell of your breath. Then you find yourself avoiding opening your mouth to say [...]

We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too. But intriguing new research from Tel Aviv University by renowned breath specialist Prof. Mel Rosenberg of TAU’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine finds [...]

Bad Breath Could Indicate Medical Problems Monday, August 07, 2006 By Corey Binns Print A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of [...]

8 Easy Steps to Banish Bad Breath Monday, April 24, 2006 By Sarah Albert Print We’ve all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis), that’s a lot of wilted flowers. If you (or someone you regularly [...]

Of all the idiotic, trivial things that can ruin a person’s life, bad breath has to rank high on anyone’s list of the humiliating tricks fate can play on us. Weekly Playboy (May 25) sounds the alarm: Japan’s collective breath, already bad, is getting worse. Blame stress. High standards and feverish competition make Japan a [...]

A combination of diet and dental hygiene is the best defense against bad breath. Got bad breath? You may want to take a look at your diet. If your dental hygiene is great — you brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and clean your tongue — your bad breath could be [...]

Telling someone that they have bad breath is not an easy thing to do, but it can be a very kind gesture towards a person who has no idea that they have a problem. Initially, expect the person to be embarrassed, and maybe even defensive. They may protest and respond that they don’t have a [...]