PATIENT INFORMATION

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 


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