Oral and nonoral sources of halitosis
Messadi, D.V.
Journal of the California Dental Association 25(2): 127-131
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 9534442 Document Number: 481523
Oral malodor (halitosis, bad breath) is a condition affecting millions of Americans. In healthy individuals complaining of bad breath, the mouth is the main source of their oral malodor, more specifically the posterior dorsum of the tongue. Nonoral sources should also be considered. It is always easy to recognize halitosis, but identifying the exact cause is more complex.