HALITOSIS

Question 1

cause of halitosis

Answer 1

the aftermath of poor oral hygiene. Bacteria produce foul smelling odors as they metabolize food in the oral cavity. This type of halitosis is easily preventable or manageable

Question 2

Halitosis may also result as which underlying medical condition (non oral)

Answer 2

liver failure or

ketoacidosis.

Question 3

Which oral MDT’s produce a strong foul smell

Answer 3

Herpetic Gingivostomatitis and Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivits

Question 4

T/F: Infections of the sinus, oropharynx, respiratory tract, and even ears can present with
halitosis

Answer 4

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Question 5

How can you reverse halitosis

Answer 5

Most halitosis can be reversed with good oral hygiene to include flossing. Mouth rinses
and sugar-free chewing gum can assist.

Question 6

Halitosis may take up to how long to resolve

Answer 6

48hrs

Question 7

What product is used to treat halitosis

Answer 7

Chlorhexidine bid x 2 weeks if unable to resolve