My people my people!! Ha.. Just imagine this scenario:
Someone totally ignorant of his/her bad breath, continually leaning in to say something to you and how you helpless you are, deciding if to hold your breath, turn away, or simply scream at him/her to "shuttttt it" and stop talking to you!.. Halitosis is a "funkilized" way of referring
bad breath - A very embarrassing condition I must add.
The causes of bad breath are many.. bad breath can be of oral origin - bacterial build up in the mouth, infections of the throat, dry mouth and gum disease. Bad breath can also come to be, as a result of medical conditions including - diabetes, stomach conditions and acid reflux..
For young adults in this part of the world, I dare say the leading cause of bad breath is poor oral hygiene, leading to bacterial build up.. Just imagine downloading santa(fufu or akpu) one hot afternoon only to skip brushing at night(as is usual with the majority of us Nigerians), then doing sharp sharp brushing in the morning cos you are late for lectures or work. You'll now "goan" sit beside one innocent person with your "church mind" and be causing him/her havoc.. Respect yourselves!! Get good flouride containing pastes to prevent cavities (holes) in the teeth and also to prevent gum disease. Brush your teeth using correct strokes. Spend good time brushing your tongue too. Last but not the least, drink lots and lots of water. Remember fresh breath gets you a "maybe" in the least, when you go chyking - guys! But with bad breath, trust me, you'll get not just a "no". 'Mba', you get somthing that sounds more like "neverrr! Get away from me".

So all the single people in the house ... wyd?
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Very nice write-up.
The mouth is just like every other thing that needs regular and - should I say - appropriate cleaning.
The base of the tongue is where this bacteria-buildup happens wella. Probably because it's a confined environment (less O2).
Using the wrong brush is also a problem.
Cos the gums and tongue are soft and sensitive. So very hard brush might even make u scared of cleaning up properly.
And a good Mouth-wash can help reduce the bacteria.
Nicely said!!
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