INTRODUCTION
Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant or offensive odour emanating from breath regardless of whether odour originates from oral or non-oral sources.
SYMPTOM
Bad odour
CAUSES
1.Poor Oral Hygiene
2.Tongue Coating
3.Cavities
4.Xerostomia
5.Dental prosthesis (dentures)
6.Gum disease
7.Habits( smoking,drinking)
8.Medication
9.Foods &Beverages ( garlic,onion,spices,coffee)
10.Infections( sinus,respiratory&throat infections)
11.Medical Conditions( diabetes,liver or kidney diseases)
12.Head &neck Cancers
MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT
Treat the underlying cause.
1.Brush 2 times daily.
2.Use tongue cleaner or brush to remove tongue coating.
3.Floss your teeth.
4.Use mouthwash.
5. Clean dentures using denture brush &paste.Also soak dentureovernight in a denture solution.
6.Treat gum disease by scaling ,rootplanning etc.
7.Treat cavities by doing restorations.
8.Treat infections & medical conditions.
9.Avoid excessive smoking &drinking habits.
10. Get dental checkup when in doubt.
CONCLUSION
Always don’t avoid the symptoms when in doubt do consult a dentist.
HEALTHY SMILE STARTS WITH FRESH BREATH.DON’T LET HALITOSIS HOLD YOU BACK
