HALITOSIS

This study looked at the connection between gum disease, bad breath, and the sense of smell. Researchers followed 101 adults with gum disease and bad breath before and after they received a standard deep dental cleaning. They measured bad breath chemicals and tested smell ability…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to standard gum cleaning and tongue scraping helps control chronic bad breath in people with serious gum disease. Researchers worked with 40 adults who had both conditions. They measured bad breath using a professional's …

This study tested two methods for reducing bad breath in 48 people with confirmed halitosis. One group used a tongue scraper with antiseptic mouthwash, while the other used a tongue scraper plus a special antibacterial laser treatment on the tongue. All participants also had thei…

This study tested whether taking probiotic lozenges could improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in people wearing orthodontic braces or clear aligners. It involved 120 participants, split into groups receiving either the probiotic or a placebo for one month. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a mouthwash made from the Cotinus Coggygria plant could help teenagers with braces manage bad breath and improve oral hygiene. Thirty adolescents with fixed braces and measurable bad breath were randomly assigned to use either the test mouthwash or a sta…

This study tested whether a mouthwash containing two ingredients (chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide) could reduce bad breath better than a placebo rinse. Forty adults with bad breath used the mouthwash twice daily for two weeks. Researchers measured smelly chemicals in their bre…

This study aimed to understand what denture wearers know about keeping their dentures clean and using oral probiotics. Researchers surveyed 100 adults in Saudi Arabia about their hygiene habits and examined their mouths for common denture-related problems. The goal was to see if …

This study tested different ways to teach kids about brushing their teeth. Researchers gave 60 children hands-on brushing lessons, but some groups also saw pictures of healthy teeth or pictures of decayed teeth. They measured the kids' plaque and bad breath before and after to se…