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Halitosis

Sujata Tungare  1 , Nowera Zafar  2 , Arati G. Paranjpe  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Halitosis

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Halitosis is a term coined from the merger of the Latin halitus (breath) and Greek osis (pathological process) to describe a condition that meant an unpleasant odor from the mouth or “bad breath,” as we commonly call it. Understandably so, it is a serious concern for the patient as it could lead to social embarrassment and leave the individual reclusive or occasionally even stigmatized. It is sometimes discovered by the dental practitioner or primary care physician during a routine examination, and the individual may have been unaware. As social awareness of dental hygiene continues to rise, more people seek medical guidance to help cure this distressing ailment.

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Disclosure: Sujata Tungare declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nowera Zafar declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Arati Paranjpe declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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