Bad Breath and Halitosis Research

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Halitosis

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.

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Chlorine Dioxide in Aseptrol Deodorizing Tablets

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.

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Ability of Oral Health Products in Alleviating Halitosis

SUMMARY: Halitosis is attributed to malodorous volatile sulphur compounds (VSC). This study assesses the relative effectiveness of six oral care products in reducing these malodorous VSCs.

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Clinical Assessment of Bad Breath

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.

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Use of TheraBreath Products in Bad Breath Patients

SUMMARY: Twenty-five subjects suffering with bad breath were treated with TheraBreath brand stabilized chlorine dioxide mouthwash, toothgel, and spray. Their progress was monitored and the results showed that following the use of the products: (1) the level of volatile sulphur compounds significantly decreased, (2) there was a statistical decrease in halimeter readings showing the oxygenating effects which reduced the VSC's, and (3) patient saliva readings showed beneficial effects.

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Therapeutic Approaches to Morning 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.

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What You Should Know About Bad Breath

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.

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Effects of Oral Rinses on Halitosis

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.

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Agents for Controlling Plaque and Gingivitis

SUMMARY: There has been a vigorous search for many years for chemical agents that could reduce or prevent plaque and thus reduce oral disease. This article presents different agents such as antiseptic agents, compounds, extracts, and enzymes that affect gingivitis.

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Efficacy of Zinc on Taste Disorder

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.

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