title: Clinical assessment of bad breath: current concepts.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel. melros@post.tau.ac.il
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D006209:Halitosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D014059:Tongue / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes