Why are we less aware of our own bad breath than a person standing close to us?

Question

Why are we less aware of our own bad breath than a person standing close to us?

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Answer 1

Firstly your nose and mouth are connected via the pharynx so you aren’t really able to independently smell your own breath.

You also become desensitised or adapted to the smells around you, eg if you own a dog, you won’t smell the doggy smell but a visitor may notice a smell. Or you work in a factory with strong smells, you get used to the smells while others will smell it on your clothes.

Is the same with bad breath

To check if you have bad breath., try licking the back of your hand, leave it for a few secs then smell