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Can the Bristle test detect bad breath from the gut?
Can the Bristle test detect bad breath from the gut?
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Written by Brian Maurer
Updated over a year ago

Our test looks at the bacteria in saliva, so it is best for identifying bad breath-causing bacteria from the mouth and throat (~90% of bad breath cases). If we don't find the source of bad breath from our test, then it can help point to other sources like the gut. Does that make sense?

Here's an article on 6 types of bad breath we've identified in the mouth, which can also help explain why dental regular visits may not address all types: https://www.bristlehealth.com/post/the-6-types-of-bad-breath-and-how-to-treat-them

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