Oral Halitosis in Saudi Children

Abstract

Oral Halitosis (OH) defined as unpleasant oral odor that associated with physiological and pathological causes [1]. OH ranked as the third most common reason for dental visits [2]. Many terminologies have been used in literature as fetor oris [3], fetor ex-ore [4], fetid halitus [5] , oral malodor [6], bad breath [7], OH affects individuals socially creating personal discomfort, social embarrassment and anxiety, which leads to a severe problem causing halitophobia.