Britain’s Bad Breath Survey

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Most of us wouldnâ??t tell someone theyâ??re fat or short, but when it comes to bad breath, a surprisingly high number of us would say something, according to a survey carried out by overseas dental specialist VitalEurope. An independent survey of 1000 18-50 year olds by VitalEurope.com revealed that three-quarters (75%) of those questioned would tell someone to their face they have bad breath. But most would do so diplomatically. Only 19% said they would tell someone bluntly that their breath smells. A third (31%) would try to find a more sensitive way to broach the subject, while 25% would make a joke about the problem to get the point across. When it comes to the sexes, nearly a third (31%) of women would be too embarrassed to say anything at all, compared to only one in five (19%) men. Three times as many men as women wouldnâ??t have a problem telling someone directly they have bad breath. Unless sex is on the menu, that is! More than a third (35%) of men admitted they would happily keep schtum and put up with a woman with jungle mouth to sleep with her. Thatâ??s twice as many men as women, who clearly want everything to be perfect if theyâ??re going to jump between the sheets. What about that first kiss? Well, you can forget about turning your partner on if your breath smells like last nightâ??s chicken tikka masala. Almost, two thirds (64%) of those surveyed voted bad breath as the number one kissing sin â?? ahead of slobbering (15%) and too much tongue action (7%). Bad dental hygiene is also top of the biggest turn-offs for men and women. So boys and girls, youâ??re not even going to have that first kiss if your teeth and breath leave your date running to the toilet retching. According to the survey, 55% of women said that bad breath and teeth were their number one turn-offs in men, with 34% naming body odour as top of the no-go list. Similarly for men, 42% found donkey breath and rotten or discoloured teeth a big no-no, closely followed by wearing too much make-up and body odour. So, how many people have bad breath? More than you think. Two thirds (67%) of those questioned said they knew someone who suffers from bad breath. Thomas Antalffy, managing partner at VitalEurope, comments: â??Iâ??m sure every one of us has experienced bad breath at some point, whether our own or someone elseâ??s. It is a difficult issue to raise, but clearly most of us think itâ??s better to let someone know than let them remain oblivious. â??To avoid the embarrassment of a date taking out the extra strong mints, we need to be more vigilant about dental hygiene. â??Bad breath can be caused simply by smoking or eating strong smelling foods, which is easily treated. However, it can also be caused by something more serious such as gum disease. People over 35 are particularly susceptible to this cause of bad breath. â??It is important to maintain a good standard of dental hygiene and, if you have any serious problems that arenâ??t easily rectified, such as badly decaying teeth, be sure to have the problem sorted out immediately.â??

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