Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 21, 2023
Question 1/16

Eating more apples and oranges can improve your breath.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/16

Halitosis is:

  • A blood disease
  • The medical name for bad breath
  • A skin rash
  • An eye disorder
Question 3/16

Garlic can make your breath smell bad even after you’ve brushed your teeth and rinsed with mouthwash.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/16

What ingredient in green tea shows promise as a treatment for bad breath?

  • Caffeine
  • Polyphenol antioxidants
  • Vitamin C
  • Purified water
Question 5/16

How long a piece of dental floss should you use?

  • 6 inches
  • 10 inches
  • 12 inches
  • 18 inches
Question 6/16

If I have bad breath, my child is more likely to have bad breath, too.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/16

If you brush, floss, and rinse every day, you probably won't have bad breath.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/16

Eating hamburgers and steak can worsen your breath.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/16

You don’t need to clean a baby’s teeth.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/16

The amount of saliva your mouth makes:

  • Is based on the number of teeth you have
  • Can affect your breath
  • Decreases when you're at a great pizzeria
Question 11/16

Some medications can make your breath stink.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/16

You may have bad breath if you have trouble with your:

  • Trachea
  • Tonsils
  • Uvula
Question 13/16

After flossing, it’s important  to:

  • Swallow
  • Rinse
  • Blot with a tissue
  • Check teeth with a mirror
Question 14/16

Could someone with dentures get bad breath?

  • Yes
  • No
Question 15/16

Bad breath you can't get rid of and gums that bleed easily are symptoms of:

  • High blood pressure
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Periodontal disease
  • Heart disease
Question 16/16

When you have bad breath, keep a log of what you eat because:

  • Because the American Dental Association says so
  • You might be gaining weight
  • It may give your dentist a clue