Do You Know What Causes Bad Breath?
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 21, 2023
Question 1/16
Eating more apples and oranges can improve your breath.
- True
- False
Question 2/16
Halitosis is:
- A blood disease
- The medical name for bad breath
- A skin rash
- An eye disorder
Question 3/16
Garlic can make your breath smell bad even after you’ve brushed your teeth and rinsed with mouthwash.
- True
- False
Question 4/16
What ingredient in green tea shows promise as a treatment for bad breath?
- Caffeine
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Vitamin C
- Purified water
Question 5/16
How long a piece of dental floss should you use?
- 6 inches
- 10 inches
- 12 inches
- 18 inches
Question 6/16
If I have bad breath, my child is more likely to have bad breath, too.
- True
- False
Question 7/16
If you brush, floss, and rinse every day, you probably won't have bad breath.
- True
- False
Question 8/16
Eating hamburgers and steak can worsen your breath.
- True
- False
Question 9/16
You don’t need to clean a baby’s teeth.
- True
- False
Question 10/16
The amount of saliva your mouth makes:
- Is based on the number of teeth you have
- Can affect your breath
- Decreases when you're at a great pizzeria
Question 11/16
Some medications can make your breath stink.
- True
- False
Question 12/16
You may have bad breath if you have trouble with your:
- Trachea
- Tonsils
- Uvula
Question 13/16
After flossing, it’s important to:
- Swallow
- Rinse
- Blot with a tissue
- Check teeth with a mirror
Question 14/16
Could someone with dentures get bad breath?
- Yes
- No
Question 15/16
Bad breath you can't get rid of and gums that bleed easily are symptoms of:
- High blood pressure
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Periodontal disease
- Heart disease
Question 16/16
When you have bad breath, keep a log of what you eat because:
- Because the American Dental Association says so
- You might be gaining weight
- It may give your dentist a clue