Bad Breath Detector: Should I Spend The Money?

I repeatedly open mail from readers asking me if bad breath detectors truly work. They often want to know if I think they are a good idea.

First off, you might be wondering what a bad breath detector is - and what it does.

The most common bad breath detectors are designed as hand held devices that you can breathe into and then it measures your breath odor. Most have one or more lights that signal the amount of breath odor detected.

You will probably notice, depending on your model --- you will, as a rule, get diverse colored lights that suggest different things. Obviously a red light means BAD - a green light means GOOD, and there could even be yellow and orange lights suggesting borderline types of odor on the breath.

What's the secret to how they work? Boy, I'm the wrong person to ask -- I don't understand it. I imagine I am like most people and don't really care how they work. Just as long as they do.

How much do they cost? Typically around $20. Some are more expensive and may cost $60, but normally those may also be used to measure the alcohol level on the breath.

Should you buy one?

I guess that depends. If $20 won't break you, and the bad breath detector gives you peace of mind - then sure. Why not?

However, you can simply check your own breath at no charge by breathing onto the back of your hand and give a sniff. Another way is to sniff your wrist after you lightly lick it.

These two tests should be able to tell you if your breath needs attention. The first one is for general bad breath, the second test is designed to pinpoint bad breath caused by saliva, which is not as common.

More importantly, I think, is to evaluate the steps you are taking to prevent bad breath odor. You must understand your simple bad breath cause.

It's true that many people don't realize it, most mass produced commercial mouth rinse formulas contain alcohol, which is not good!

Alcohol tends to dry the mouth, and dry mouth means a lack of healthy saliva which is necessary for fresh breath. Alcohol is not an effective bad breath remedy.

When I was doing research for my book, The Bad Breath Treatment Guide, I found out that bad breath in most folks is brought on by one of these situations:

Choice of Diet

Improper Dental Procedures

Dry Mouth

Dieting Extremes

Nose & Throat Infections

Tension

Furthermore, in a minority of instances, bad breath can be brought on by habitual disease.

The best bad breath treatment is a natural home remedy that really works.

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