by Suzanne Cowan and Matthew Brown
Are friends standing at a distance? Maybe it's time to get rid of your bad breath.
朋友們都跟你保持距離?也許你該消除一下口臭了。
Almost everyone has bad breath
at times. Bad breath can occur when you wake up in the morning or after eating a _(1)_ with
ingredients like
garlic and onions. For some, however, bad breath is a
constant problem _(2)_ just an
occasional one.
In most cases, bad breath, or halitosis, can be
eliminated. Before you decide to try one of the many _(3)_ for bad breath, you might want to check to see how your breath smells.
A popular way to _(4)_ whether you have bad breath is to breathe into your hands and then smell the air. But this is not actually a very
reliable method. A better way is to
lick your
wrist, wait a moment, and then smell it. If it smells bad, it's _(5)_ that you have bad breath. An _(6)_ better way is to ask someone you trust to smell your breath and give you his or her opinion.
Bad breath can be caused by
various things. Sometimes it is just
a matter of having food
in between your teeth or a
dental problem. Brushing _(7)_ helps keep your teeth clean, but
flossing is also important. For some, the problem is more difficult to _(8)_.
Bacteria in the mouth can cause bad breath as they _(9)_
proteins. To control the bacteria, brush the roof of your mouth, and
make sure to gently clean the back of your tongue without damaging the
taste buds at the back. Try a
mouthwash that doesn't _(10)_
alcohol, and drink water during the day so your mouth doesn't get too dry.
It's important to keep your mouth clean and try to have good breath. Don't
worry about the problem too much, though. And don't
be scared of a little garlic and onions
now and then.
(A) cures (B) even (C) meal (D) contain (E) regularly (F) likely (G) find out (H) resolve (I) rather than (J) break down
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