DENTIST'S PERSPECTIVE ON HALITOSIS: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

Halitosis or bad breath or breath malodor is the problem faced by many and can limit their potential to even interact with the society in a positive manner. It has important socioeconomic consequences and can reveal important diseases. It is very subjective in that for many this malady is” A perception rather than a real thing, everybodys breath smells to certain extent” However real halitosis is an unpleasant condition which creates huge embarrassment with potentially grave consequences. Most of the individual suffering from halitosis seek help from general practioners initially, not the dentist.