HALITOSIS AMONG STUDENT OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPY,ENUGU STATE.

The organism digest protein and several fatid substances arise leading to bad breath.Oral malodor from the overgrowth of proteolytic, anerobic gram negative bacterial the creavices of the tongue dorsum can be successfully diagnosed and treated (Lochner et al, 2016).There are several causes of halitosis although the main one is oral bacterial over 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis which is medical term for bad breath in most cases halitosis originate from the gums and tongue,caused by bacteria from the decay of food particles, other debris in the mouth and poor oral hygiene.In most cases (85-90%) bad breath originate in the mouth itself(Lochner et al,2016). The intensity of bad breath differ during the day, due to eating of certain foods such as garlic, onions, meat,fish,egg,cheese,smoking and alcohol consumption,since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is in active during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening (morning breath). Bad breath may be transient of ten disappearing following brushing teeth, flushing or rinsing with special mouth wash (Tammy,2013).Bad breath may also be persistent (chronic bad breath). Which isa more serious condlition affecting some 25 percent of the population in varying degrees. It can negatively affect the individual's personal, social and business relationship leading to poor self esteem and increased stress. Halitosis isa medical term for bad breath and this is quite serious as a social disorder.Halitosis can cause extremely embarrassing situation in social interaction and relationship at work and in your personal life as well (Lell et al,2014). However,some bad breath seem to be associated with local pathological causes such as gingivitis (especially ANUG), periodontal disease, infected extraction