SUMMARY:  This article reviews the biological and psychological bases of patients' complaints of bad breath and describes a clinical protocol for evaluation and treatment of these complaints. Adherence to this protocol resulted in a 99% success rate in eliminating bad breath.

SUMMARY:  The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of tongue scraping and flossing on morning breath. At the conclusion of the study, the results indicate that tongue scraping appears to be the most important hygienic procedure to reduce morning bad breath.

SUMMARY:  This article presents statistical data on research findings with regards to the efficacy of toothpastes using chlorine dioxide as compared to povidone iodine.

SUMMARY:  Bad breath typically originates in the mouth, often from the back of the tongue. Nasal problems also can cause bad breath. In most cases, good professional oral care combined with a daily regimen of oral hygiene including teeth cleaning, deep tongue cleaning, and optimal use of an effective mouthrinse will lead to improvement. This article discusses common causes of bad breath and methods to determine the extent of the problem.

SUMMARY:  This brief article explains the causes behind bad breath such as certain foods, prescription medication, smoking, alcohol, a coating on the tongue, decaying food particles around the teeth and gums, periodontal disease, and even dry mouth. The article also gives tips for controlling bad breath such as regular dentist office visits and oral hygiene products.

SUMMARY:  Oral rinses are increasingly becoming an important treatment option for halitosis. This article reviews potential causes and detection methods of halitosis along with bacterial, microbiological, and biochemical processes involved. In addition, available literature on clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of different types of oral rinses used in reducing plaque and gingivitis and treating halitosis is given. Such halitosis fighting ingredients as zinc, chlorhexidine, and chlorine dioxide are discussed.

SUMMARY:  The therapeutic efficacy of orally given zinc gluconate on taste disorder was investigated in a study of 98 patients with a chief complaint of this disease.

SUMMARY:  Aseptrol deodorizing tablets release chlorine dioxide when dissolved in water. Chlorine dioxide has demonstrated its ability for odor and bacterial control, as well as for disinfection, sanitization, and oxidizing pollutants. Mold, mildew, food odors, tobacco smoke, and pet odors are among the odor producing compounds that are easily oxidized by Aseptrol deodorizing products.

SUMMARY:  This paper reviews the role of the tongue as a habitat for oral microorganisms and the potential need for tongue cleaning as part of a daily oral hygiene regimen. Bacteria colonizing the tongue and pockets within the gums are associated with volatile sulfur compounds in periodontal health and disease. Volatile sulfur compounds are the cause of bad breath. The amount of coating on the surface of the tongue by patients that complained of bad breath was significantly higher than those without bad breath. The regular brushing or scraping of the tongue aimed at removing the coating on the tongue's surface, has been found to be successful in reducing bad breath.

SUMMARY:  Aloe vera has been reported to have therapeutic potential in a variety of soft tissue injuries. The fresh gel or juice has been used for medical and cosmetic purposes and for general health. This study reports the influence of aloe vera on the collagen content and its characteristics in healing wounds.