Bad breath is no fun at all. It’s even worse when you’re in a relationships. While your partner is likely to be forgiving when it comes to your various habits and flaws, halitosis ( stinking breath) is something that can be difficult to cope with. Well if you are in doubt about how bad breath can ruin your relationship, read below.

1. Kissing

If you suffer from bad breath, even your long term partner might be less inclined to kiss you. Soon, this intimate part of your relationship will be gone. Very quickly, the cumulative effect of the condition can put a strain on nearly any relationship. This is because the foul smell in bad breath would most definetly be a turn off.

2. S*x

Bad breath can interfere with s*xual intimacy and make it more difficult to share some of the bonding experiences that make relationships special. Kissing is a great part of foreplay. If your breath is frequently awful, your partner may avoid having s*x with you or at the very least omit to kiss from foreplay entirely. This can cause long-term problems that may ultimately result at the end of your relationship.

3. Self-confidence

Countless romances have been ruined by one partner’s inability to accept the other’s odors. Sometimes the situation can be so extreme it severely affects self-confidence. The person who has bad breath often feels embarrassed, defensive, unattractive, and left with social hang-ups.

Also read:
– Five Causes Of Bad Breath And How To Get Rid Of It
– Chioma And Davido Shut Down Breakup Rumours With Date Night Photos
– Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Are Now Parents Of A Baby Girl

4. Dating

Far from being a simple, superficial matter, bad breath is central to the concerns of dating. If your date can’t kiss you because they are disgusted by your breath, it may be difficult for them to display their affection or move the relationship forward. Additionally, they may develop a low opinion of you if you don’t take steps to correct the problem.

5. Interfering with a healthy pregnancy

Expectant mothers undergo hormonal changes that leave them extremely susceptible to gum disease. Studies also show there is a link between gum disease and premature births and low-birth-weight babies, indicating that expectant mothers should be take care of their oral hygiene to help ensure they have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Improving oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to improve your bad breath. Daily brushing and flossing can help to reduce many of the bacteria that cause bad breath, leaving you with breath smelling fresh.

For your daily dose of tech, lifestyle, and trending content, make sure to follow Plat4om on Twitter @Plat4omLive, on Instagram @Plat4om, on LinkedIn at Plat4om, and on Facebook at Plat4om. You can also email us at info@techtalkwithtdafrica.com and join our channel on Telegram at Plat4om. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE.