'I'm a dentist – there's simple way to check why you're getting bad breath'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

If you're concerned about your breath not being fresh, there's a simple trick to check it yourself. We all aspire for minty fresh breath constantly, yet we know that's unrealistic.While it's true your breath may not always be mint-fresh, it could still be inoffensive, and one dentist has sounded the alarm over three culprits that might be sullying your breath.

But how can you discern if your breath isn't as fresh as you'd like without mortifying yourself by asking others? One strategy from a dental expert on TikTok page @chelseadentalclinic is straightforward."Well, first of all, you can do a really simple test.

You can literally get your hand, breathe on it, and smell it", she suggests, then asks, "Does it smell?" Social media users also advise licking the back of your hand, waiting a few seconds, and then giving it a sniff, while some propose the spoon-licking test to catch any unpleasant odours.

The same dentist added: "Another thing is, you could actually ask a friend or family member - they could probably be honest with you", acknowledging many might find this too awkward.