Medical Paper Papers
1: J Am Dent Assoc. 1996 Apr;127(4):475-82. Erratum in: J Am Dent Assoc 1996 May;127(5):570.
Clinical assessment of bad breath: current concepts
Rosenberg M.
Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University,
Ramat Aviv, Israel. "melros@post.tau.ac.il"
Bad breath typically originates in the mouth, often from the back of the tongue.
Nasal problems also can cause bad breath; odor generated in this manner can be easily
distinguished from mouth odor by comparing the odor exiting the mouth and nose.
In most cases, good professional oral care combined with a daily regimen of oral
hygiene--including interdental cleaning, deep tongue cleaning and optional use of
an efficacious mouthrinse---will lead to improvement. This article discusses common
causes of oral malodor as well as methods to assess the extent of the problem.
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PMID: 8655868 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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