Halitosis: a review of associated factors and therapeutic approach

• Main Authors: José Roberto Cortelli (Author), Mônica Dourado Silva Barbosa (Author), Miriam Ardigó Westphal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Halitosis or bad breath is an oral health condition characterized by unpleasant odors emanating consistently from the oral cavity. The origin of halitosis may be related both to systemic and oral conditions, but a large percentage of cases, about 85%, are generally related to an oral cause. Causes i...