This is the biggest cause of bad breath

The silly thing about having a little whiff in your mouth? You often don't notice it. And then you just have to hope that the people around you have the guts to point it out to you, because otherwise you'll be walking around with it for a long time. One in eight people has bad breath, but there is still a taboo on making it discussable. And that's quite strange.

Good to know: in 85 percent of cases, bad breath is simply due to insufficient oral hygiene.

If you think that bad breath comes from the stomach, you're mistaken. The most common cause of bad breath is a buildup of bacteria in the mouth. Those bacteria throw parties between your teeth and at the back of your tongue. Everyone is invited to the housewarming party, and if you don't intervene in time, they can start multiplying, leaving a sulfurous smell with bad breath as a result. Oh shit. You don't want that.

Fortunately, there is a wonderful remedy: CB12. A mouthwash that not only masks the bad breath odor but also neutralizes it. And neutralizing is what you want. And admit it: prevention is better than cure, right?

Here's how to fix your own mouth odor.

• Skip those ‘quick’ brushing sessions and take your oral hygiene seriously. Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
• Clean the spaces between your teeth and molars every day with dental floss, toothpicks, or interdental brushes. A tongue scraper can help prevent bacteria from getting a chance.
• Visit the dentist or dental hygienist at least once a year for a check-up and possibly a teeth cleaning.
• Eat healthy, varied, and fiber-rich. Certain diets (think low-carb and/or fasting) can also cause bad breath.
• Rinse twice a day with CB12, for example in the morning and evening after brushing your teeth, so you can be assured of fresh breath all day long. CB12 works immediately.

Oh, and how do you tell someone else that they smell?
We all seem to agree: it depends on who says it.
Someone with whom you have a mwah-relationship may not take it well if you suddenly put that person down. But if you're close enough to that person? Then definitely say it, because that way you can help him/her do something about it.

Subtlety is also an art. You can easily say to your partner, ‘Sweetheart, your breath smells a bit.’ It's a matter of feeling how to deliver the message. ‘Hey, are you aware that your breath smells a bit stronger?’ is a cautious way to warn, for example, that colleague or friend. Or of course, offering a face mask fits perfectly in these times. Just kidding. Bye.

In collaboration with: CB12