Halitosis

What is halitosis❓ 

 Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath 🤢

 It can be  

 Normal: after waking up, fasting, or smoking ✅

 Pathological: problems in the mouth/ specific illness 

 Psychological: being convinced of having halitosis, despite being contradicted 🧠

 Many causes: 

 Bacteria in the mouth due to poor oral hygiene 

 Dry mouth 

 Infection in the stomach, gullet, tonsils or mouth 

What are the symptoms of halitosis❓

 Having bad breath 

How do you diagnose halitosis❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 

How do you treat halitosis❓ 

 Good oral hygiene: 

 Effective teeth brushing ✅ 

 Cleaning between the teeth 

 Tongue cleaning 👅

 Stop smoking 🚬

 Limit sugary foods/ drinks 

Why should I worry about halitosis❓ 

 Reduced self-confidence