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Review Article: Oral malodour and active ingredients for treatment
Author(s) -
Lourith N.,
Kanlayavattanakul M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2494.2010.00585.x
Subject(s) - dentifrice , medicine , active ingredient , deodorant , dentistry , oral health , chemistry , pharmacology , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , fluoride
Synopsis Oral care preparations are widely used for the treatment of oral malodour as over‐the‐counter products. Bad breath is highly distressing to an individual’s confidence during social interaction, which is a large concern nowadays as the consumption of these products is increasing worldwide. However, oral deodorant ingredients are rarely studied compared with other cosmetic ingredients, and the only preparations which are well known are those contained in dentifrices and mouthrinses. This review briefly summarizes the compounds which cause oral malodour and the treatments available. The active ingredients in various preparations are emphasized and novel products are presented.