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Halitosis: a Review


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1 Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
     

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Halitosis or bad breath is a problem faced by many and can limit their potential to even interact with the society in a positive manner. It is very subjective in that for many this malady is "A perception rather than a real thing, everybody's breath smells to a certain extent". However real halitosis is an unpleasant condition which creates huge embarrassment with potentially grave consequences. Most of the individuals suffering from halitosis seek help from general practioners initially, not the dentist.

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Halitosis, Odour, Oral Hygiene
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Authors

Sarita Chaudhary
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Anil Singh
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Rohit Jaiswal
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Fahad M. Samadi
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
Surbhi Nisha
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India

Abstract


Halitosis or bad breath is a problem faced by many and can limit their potential to even interact with the society in a positive manner. It is very subjective in that for many this malady is "A perception rather than a real thing, everybody's breath smells to a certain extent". However real halitosis is an unpleasant condition which creates huge embarrassment with potentially grave consequences. Most of the individuals suffering from halitosis seek help from general practioners initially, not the dentist.

Keywords


Halitosis, Odour, Oral Hygiene

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