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.
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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
Language
English
1A4N
E6558
DOCID
11565580
D7NID
177585
Last update
May 19, 2022