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Download Solution PDFWhat is 'Halitosis' commonly known as?
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Download Solution PDF'Halitosis' commonly known as Bad breath.
- Halitosis (bad breath) is mostly caused by sulphur-producing bacteria that normally live on the surface of the tongue and in the throat.
- It is used to describe any disagreeable bad or unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth air and breath.
- Halitosis is a latin word which derived from halitus (breathed air) and the osis (pathologic alteration).
- Bad breath is typically caused by bacteria present on the teeth and debris on the tongue.
- Most cases of halitosis are associated with poor oral hygiene, gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, and dry mouth.
- Dry mouth is a condition in which the salivary glands cannot make enough saliva to keep your mouth moist.
- Halitosis is not infectious.
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