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Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad breath; Halitosis Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get [...]
What does the term halitosis mean? Methods for testing for halitosis.
Just in case you are wondering, halitosis is medical terminology for bad breath. Halitosis is derived from the Latin word “halitus,” which means breath, and the Greek suffix “osis,” which means condition. It’s somewhat fitting that the formal term for bad breath has been derived from words from ancient languages. Hebraic literature (the Talmud) dating [...]
Medical News How to Fix Bad Breath
Having bad breath is such an embarrassing situation to be in. You open your mouth to say something and people cup their hands over their noses – very discretely – but what you have to say has been overshadowed by the smell of your breath. Then you find yourself avoiding opening your mouth to say [...]
Bad Breath Could Indicate Medical Problems – Science News
Bad Breath Could Indicate Medical Problems Monday, August 07, 2006 By Corey Binns Print A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of [...]
Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath – Medical
Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, scientists have found Helicobacter pylori living in the mouths of people who are not showing signs of stomach disease. The mouth is home [...]
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Breath odor Alternate Names : Bad breath, Halitosis Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Overview & Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. Bad breath related to poor oral hygiene is [...]