New Study Suggests Teenagers Who Miss Breakfast Are More Likely to Suffer With Bad Breath

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A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene has revealed that teenagers who miss breakfast are more likely to develop bad breath.

The study found that teens that skip the first meal of the day are almost twice as likely to suffer from bad breath compared to those who eat breakfast.

Researchers found that almost a fifth of participants in the study admitted to missing breakfast and of this group, 36 percent had bad breath. Of the 36 percent, only half were aware that they had bad breath.

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, described the findings as “interesting” and said that they could encourage teenagers to make more of an effort to eat breakfast and adopt good oral hygiene habits. Breakfast has long been hailed as the ‘most important meal of the day’ and numerous studies have linked breakfast to improved health.

Bad breath can have a detrimental effect on confidence and self-esteem, especially in teenagers who tend to be very image-conscious and aware of what people around them think. The findings of the study have the ability to make people aware of the wide-ranging implications of skipping breakfast and the importance of healthy teeth and gums for positive social interaction and increased self-esteem.

The study also flagged up the importance of cleaning the tongue, as many cases of bad breath are linked to bacteria build-up at the back of the tongue. These bacteria release odorous gases, which make the breath smell unpleasant.

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