HALITOSIS

This study tested two methods for treating bad breath (halitosis) in 48 adults. One group cleaned their tongue with a scraper and used an antiseptic mouthwash. The other group used a tongue scraper plus a special laser on the tongue. All participants also had their teeth cleaned.…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment (photodynamic therapy) to standard gum cleaning could reduce bad breath. Forty adults with gum disease and self-reported bad breath received full-mouth scaling plus a laser-activated gel on their tongue and deep gum pocke…

This study tested a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide against a placebo for treating bad breath (halitosis). Forty adults with bad breath rinsed twice daily for two weeks, then switched treatments after a break. The researchers measured breath gases, plaque,…

This study tested a mouthwash made from the smoke tree (Cotinus Coggygria) to see if it could reduce bad breath and improve oral hygiene in 30 teenagers with braces. Participants used the mouthwash or a placebo twice daily for 14 days. Researchers measured breath sulfur compounds…

This study tested whether taking oral probiotics (good bacteria) can improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in 120 people wearing braces or clear aligners. Participants were randomly assigned to receive probiotics or a placebo, and researchers measured plaque, gum health, and…

This completed study from Saudi Arabia surveyed 100 adult denture wearers about their knowledge of denture care and oral probiotics. Participants also had a dental exam and provided plaque samples to check for bacteria and fungi. The goal was to see how awareness and practices re…

This study looked at 101 adults with gum disease and bad breath to see if treating the gums could also improve their sense of smell. Participants received standard deep-cleaning dental treatment. Researchers measured bad breath gases and smell function before and one week after t…

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them learn to brush better. Sixty kids aged 7 to 14 received hands-on brushing lessons, some with positive images, some with negative images, and some with no images. Researchers measur…