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Bad breath

  • Halitosis

Nature

Halitosis is caused by putrefaction. Bacteria grow on dead cells an food particles which collect on the tongue and in pockets in the teeth. They generate hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulphide. Volatile compounds of onions, alcohol and garlic are absorbed and excreted through the lungs causing bad breath. Usually those with bad breath are unaware of it and those wrongly convinced they have it need psychotherapy.

Incidence

As an indication, the market for mouthwashes (whether antiseptic, cosmetic or medicinal) in the UK in 1986 was £10.5 million.

Broader

Aggravated by

Teeth disorders
Presentable

Related

Halitophobia
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Value

Badness
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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Biosciences » Bacteriology
  • Medicine » Respiratory system » Respiratory system
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    E6558
    DOCID
    11565580
    D7NID
    177585
    Last update
    May 19, 2022