Messadi D V
Section of Diagnostic Sciences and Orofacial Pain, University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, USA.
J Calif Dent Assoc. 1997 Feb;25(2):127-31.
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.
口腔异味（口臭）是一种影响数百万美国人的状况。在抱怨口臭的健康个体中，口腔是其口腔异味的主要来源，更具体地说是舌背后部。非口腔来源也应予以考虑。识别口臭总是容易的，但确定确切病因则更为复杂。
