Abstract
Halitosis (oral malodour or breath odour) is a fairly common complaint. Halitosis is most often a consequence of oral bacterial activity, typically from anaerobes. Occasional causes include systemic disease, and some patients have a psychogenic background to the complaint. The management is outlined in this paper.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 205-210 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Dental update |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |