You might have wondered where did bad breath come from in the first place. In the early medical writings which suggested, it was said to have come from the word “halitosis” which meant having stinky breath. The cure was said to have been cinnamon, using pig’s hair as a toothbrush and chewing some particular sweets. But today in the 21st century, although the cures are very advanced and new, it seems as if the problem is still here. Whether it was liked or hated in the times of our ancestors we don't know but we know certainly that today it is despised and it's highly bad for our professional career. If your planning to meet someone or have a date with that special girl it might be a good idea to check your bad breath to increase your chances of getting the kiss. 

So how do you make sure that your breath is fresh? It not quite possible to tell by your own. It doesn't have to do anything with your voice. And most of your friends aren't going to say to you when you meet as well as it might sound inappropriate. It's very easy to go through your normal day without actually realising that you have bad breath. If you have a close friend you can ask to them. If you have a spouse or a girlfriend, they might also help you in this case. If it feels hard for you, you can also try checking yourself. You might have tried breathing on the palm of your hand. It works but still it's not quite strong proof. 

There are various ways to know if you have bad breath. One way after you’ve used your dental floss, smell it. If it smells like something stinky then you have it. Another way is to use tongue scraper. Just smell the gunk that sticks on the scraper. If its smells like rotten fish then, you've got bad breath. 

Bad breath are caused by various ways. Firstly, it might be due to the bacteria build up in your mouth. Also if you don't brush your teeth daily, it might also cause bad breath. The most common cause of bad breath is bacteria build up. Secondly, dehydration might also be a cause. The saliva present in your mouth is a natural mouthwash. If you don't drink enough water and remain dehydrated, it might lead to too much saliva build up in your mouth and hence bad breath. Thirdly, certain types of food cause bad breath. Foods such as onion, garlic and sugar can cause your breath to stink. So how do you get rid of bad breath? Brush your teeth twice a day. Floss your mouth. Use tongue scraper to clean the gunks. Keep your body hydrated. Doing the above would help your get rid of your bad breath. The next time when you meet your girl or a friend, you don't have to worry about your breath anymore cause you smell fresh.