HALITOSIS

This study tested a mouthwash containing two active ingredients (chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide) to see if it could reduce bad breath. Forty adults with halitosis rinsed with the mouthwash or a placebo twice daily for two weeks, then switched after a break. The main goal was …

This study tested a mouthwash made from a natural plant (Cotinus coggygria) in 30 teenagers with braces. The goal was to see if it could reduce bad breath by lowering sulfur compounds and improve plaque and gum health. Participants used the mouthwash and were measured for breath …

This study looked at whether taking oral probiotics can improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath in people with braces or clear aligners. 120 participants, aged 12 and older, were involved. Researchers measured plaque, gum health, and breath odor to see if probiotics made a dif…

This study tested two methods for treating bad breath: tongue scraping with mouthwash versus tongue scraping plus a special laser therapy. 48 adults with confirmed bad breath took part. Researchers measured breath odor and bacteria levels over 3 months to see which approach worke…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment (photodynamic therapy) to standard gum care and tongue scraping can reduce bad breath in 40 adults with gum disease and self-reported halitosis. Participants received all treatments within 24 hours, and bad breath was mea…

This study looked at 101 adults with gum disease and bad breath to see if dental cleaning could also improve their sense of smell. Participants had their breath and smell ability tested before and one week after a standard deep-cleaning procedure. The goal was to understand if re…

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them brush better. Sixty kids aged 7 to 14 received oral hygiene lessons with either positive images, negative images, or no images. Their dental plaque and bad breath were measured bef…

This study looked at how much adult denture wearers know about cleaning their dentures and using oral probiotics. Researchers surveyed 100 people and examined their mouths and dentures for signs of infection and bacteria. The goal was to see if better knowledge leads to healthier…