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BAD BREATH CHECK

Is Your Breath Fresh?
Take the Bad Breath Check & find out in minutes!

Bad breath can impact your confidence - socially and professionally. But fresh breath confidence is within reach - and we’re here to make it simple!

This quick quiz, created with insights from Ivohealth’s Oral Hygiene Advisor, Dirna Grobbelaar, will reveal how fresh your breath is and give you practical, personalised tips for a confident, fresh smile.

What You'll Get From Taking The Bad Breath Check

Your Fresh Breath Score – Find out how fresh your breath really is.
Personalised Tips – Get practical advice from oral care expert Dirna Grobbelaar to improve your oral hygiene.
Exclusive Offers – Enjoy 10% off GUM products once you’ve completed the quiz.
Win Fresh Prizes – Stand a chance to win an EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy® treatment or one of 10 GUM Fresh Breath Confidence Kits.

Win Fresh Prizes

By taking the Bad Breath Check, you’ll be entered to win:

🏆 Grand Prize
A revolutionary EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy® professional oral hygiene treatment plus a GUM Fresh Breath Confidence Kit – total value R2,500.

🎉 10 Runners-Up
Each will receive a GUM Fresh Breath Confidence Kit (valued at R750) with top-quality products for optimal oral health, including:

  • GUM PRO Toothbrush
  • GUM Paroex Daily Toothpaste & Mouthrinse
  • GUM Soft-Picks PRO
  • GUM Tongue Cleaner
  • GUM Expanding Floss

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BAD BREATH CHECK

Ready to Freshen Up?

Take the Bad Breath Check today for true fresh breath confidence – and the chance to win premium GUM prizes!
Start the Quiz – It’s Quick, Easy and Free!

💡 Expert Tip:
An effective oral care routine for fresh breath includes all these steps:

  • Brushing for 2+ minutes, twice daily
  • Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush or pick) to remove food and plaque trapped between the teeth
  • Tongue cleaning to remove bacteria and debris
  • Rinsing with an alcohol-free mouthrinse for extra fresh breath confidence

1 / 9

Do you follow a complete daily oral care routine? Including brushing your teeth, cleaning in-between, gently scraping the tongue and rinsing with an alcohol-free mouthrinse.

💡 Expert Tip:
An effective oral care routine for fresh breath includes all these steps:

  • Brushing for 2+ minutes, twice daily
  • Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush or pick) to remove food and plaque trapped between the teeth
  • Tongue cleaning to remove bacteria and debris
  • Rinsing with an alcohol-free mouthrinse for extra fresh breath confidence

💡 Expert Tip:
Bleeding gums can be a sign gum disease, a common cause of bad breath. An effective daily oral care routine helps to prevent gum disease. If your gums bleed, make an appointment to see a dentist or oral hygienist to address symptoms early.

2 / 9

Do your gums sometimes bleed when brushing or flossing? Or, have you been diagnosed with gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)?

💡 Expert Tip:
Bleeding gums can be a sign gum disease, a common cause of bad breath. An effective daily oral care routine helps to prevent gum disease. If your gums bleed, make an appointment to see a dentist or oral hygienist to address symptoms early.

💡 Expert Tip:
Food traps, places where food tends to get stuck, can lead to bad breath, plaque build-up and even cavities if not cleaned properly. Regular interdental cleaning using floss, interdental brushes or picks can help keep these tricky areas clean.

3 / 9

Do you have any areas in your mouth where food often gets stuck?

💡 Expert Tip:
Food traps, places where food tends to get stuck, can lead to bad breath, plaque build-up and even cavities if not cleaned properly. Regular interdental cleaning using floss, interdental brushes or picks can help keep these tricky areas clean.

💡 Expert Tip:
Dry mouth (medically known as xerostomia) can be caused by smoking, alcohol, certain medications and health conditions. To maintain fresh breath and a healthy mouth, keep hydrated and rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash. Use GUM Hydral Dry Mouth Spray or Gel for lasting relief. If dry mouth persists, speak to a dental or other healthcare professional and remember to take extra special care with your oral hygiene routine.

4 / 9

Do you ever experience a dry mouth or feel like you have less saliva?

💡 Expert Tip:
Dry mouth (medically known as xerostomia) can be caused by smoking, alcohol, certain medications and health conditions. To maintain fresh breath and a healthy mouth, keep hydrated and rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash. Use GUM Hydral Dry Mouth Spray or Gel for lasting relief. If dry mouth persists, speak to a dental or other healthcare professional and remember to take extra special care with your oral hygiene routine.

💡 Expert Tip:
Fasting – whether for religious, health or other reasons – can contribute to bad breath. To help keep your breath fresh when fasting: follow a meticulous daily oral hygiene routine; stay hydrated when possible; rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash.

5 / 9

Do you ever fast (for religious, health or other reasons) or have irregular eating habits?

💡 Expert Tip:
Fasting – whether for religious, health or other reasons – can contribute to bad breath. To help keep your breath fresh when fasting: follow a meticulous daily oral hygiene routine; stay hydrated when possible; rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash.

💡 Expert Tip:
Cleaning your tongue removes food debris and the bacteria that causes bad breath. Use a tongue cleaner like the GUM Tongue Cleaner for best results.

6 / 9

Do you clean your tongue?

💡 Expert Tip:
Cleaning your tongue removes food debris and the bacteria that causes bad breath. Use a tongue cleaner like the GUM Tongue Cleaner for best results.

💡 Expert Tip:
If you experience post-nasal drip or mucus build-up it’s important to maintain excellent oral hygiene, stay hydrated and clean your tongue every day to help keep your breath fresh.

7 / 9

Do you ever experience post-nasal drip or mucus build-up in your mouth?

💡 Expert Tip:
If you experience post-nasal drip or mucus build-up it’s important to maintain excellent oral hygiene, stay hydrated and clean your tongue every day to help keep your breath fresh.

💡 Expert Tip:
Try these simple methods to ‘test’ your breath:

      • Lick the back of your hand, let it dry, and sniff.
      • Floss between your back molars and sniff the floss afterwards.
      • Ask a trusted friend or family member.

8 / 9

Have you ever noticed your breath smells bad? Or have you ever been told that your breath smells?

💡 Expert Tip:
Try these simple methods to ‘test’ your breath:

      • Lick the back of your hand, let it dry, and sniff.
      • Floss between your back molars and sniff the floss afterwards.
      • Ask a trusted friend or family member.

💡 Expert Tip:
It’s recommended to see a dental professional at least every six months to pick up any problems early. Regular professional oral hygiene treatments help prevent gum disease and keep your breath fresh.

9 / 9

How often do you see a dentist or oral hygienist?

💡 Expert Tip:
It’s recommended to see a dental professional at least every six months to pick up any problems early. Regular professional oral hygiene treatments help prevent gum disease and keep your breath fresh.

Well done for completing the Bad Breath Check!

For a chance to win great prizes and receive a 10% discount on top-quality GUM products enter your details below. We will notify you if you are a winner!

To get your results – click below.

Terms and Conditions

  • The Bad Breath Check competition runs during National Fresh Breath Month, from 1 to 28 February 2025.
  • 10% GUM discount:  All participants are eligible for a 10% discount on GUM products brought from the Ivohealth online shop during February. One discount per shopper.
  • To claim the 10% discount on GUM products simply use the coupon code ‘FEB2025’ at the checkout.  The coupon is only valid once per user.
  • Prizes: We use Random.org to select one grand prize winner and 10 runner-up winners from all completed entries.
  • Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash.
  • Winners will be notified by email and announced on Ivohealth’s social media pages.
  • You need to provide your name, surname, contact number and email address to be entered into the prize draw. Your information will be kept confidential and will not be shared.
  • Only residents of South Africa can win in this competition.
  • Please allow 15 working days for delivery of your prizes.
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