HALITOSIS

(BAD BREATH)

GROUP MEMBERS
S.NO NAME

STUDENT ID

1.

Abdul Ghaffar

SCM 030098

2.

Mohamed Kamal

SCM 027753

3.

Salik Shaikh

SCM 030667

4.

Noramira

SCM 031687

5.

Hael Matouk

SCM 021947

HALITOSIS

Halitosis is bad or sour smelling breath .Bad

breath can be acute (short term) or chronic
(long term) depending on the cause. It may
indicate other health problems.

Originates from two Latin words

Halitus
Breath
Osis
Disease

CAUSES

Poor dental hygiene Infrequent or improper

brushing and flossing can leave food particles to
decay inside the mouth

Infections in mouth Periodontal (gum)

disease.
Respiratory tract infections Throat infections
,sinus infections ,lung infections
External agents Garlic ,onions, coffee
,cigarette ,chewing tobacco

CAUSES

Dry mouth This can be caused by salivary gland

problems ,medications or by mouth breathing

Systemic Illnesses Diabetes , liver diseases ,

kidney disease ,lung disease ,sinus disease ,reflux
disease and others

SYMPTOMS

Residue on Teeth

Bleeding Gums

SYMPTOMS

A Thick Coating on the Tongue

Dry mouth
Mouth odor
Bad taste in mouth
White round globs in tonsils

TREATMENT
Treating Halitosis with Folk Medicine
Cardamom

Mint

Halitonic

TREATMENT
Treating Halitosis with Scientific Medicine
Halimeter

Pro fresh

Mint Asure

PREVENTION
There are certain things you can do to reduce
your risk of getting bad breath .These include .

Practicing good oral hygiene

Visiting your dentist regularly
Avoiding tobacco products
Minimizing alcohol consumption
Avoiding foods and beverages that cause bad
breath
Drinking plenty of water
Eating plenty of fiber to avoid constipation

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