Laine M L, Slot D E, Danser M M
Uit de sectie Parodontologie, afdeling Conserverende en Preventieve Tandheelkunde, van het Academisch Centrum voor Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 2011 Dec;118(12):607-11. doi: 10.5177/ntvt.2011.12.11160.
Halitosis is a frequently occurring problem, the cause of which is generally to be found in the mouth. The challenge for oral health care providers is to diagnose it correctly and treat it effectively. Differential diagnosis is of great importance in making a distinction between halitosis which originates in the mouth and which does not originate in the mouth. Oral halitosis can be treated effectively by good oral health care. Plaque accumulation on the tongue is the most common cause of oral halitosis. Tongue cleansing, possibly in combination with a specific mouth wash, is consequently recommended as an element of oral hygiene care. Other oral health problems, such as periodontal disease, caries and ill-fitting removable dentures should be treated adequately to eliminate these problems as potential causes of halitosis.
口臭是一个常见问题，其病因通常可在口腔中找到。口腔保健提供者面临的挑战是正确诊断并有效治疗口臭。鉴别诊断对于区分源自口腔和非源自口腔的口臭非常重要。通过良好的口腔保健可以有效治疗口腔性口臭。舌头上的牙菌斑积聚是口腔性口臭最常见的原因。因此，建议进行舌部清洁，可能结合使用特定的漱口水，作为口腔卫生护理的一项内容。其他口腔健康问题，如牙周病、龋齿和不合适的可摘义齿，应得到充分治疗，以消除这些问题作为口臭潜在原因的可能性。
