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Oral malodor is a serious problem that makes subjects who suffer from it subjected to adverse health and embarrassing consequences. Oral malodor may lead to significant personal discomfort and social embarrassment. The aim of this article... more
The aim of the review was to critically appraise the various pros and cons of the synthetic and herbal agents used in mouthwashes against halitosis and facilitate users to choose appropriate mouthwashes according to their need. Oral... more
The aim of the review was to critically appraise the various pros and cons of the synthetic and herbal agents used in
mouthwashes against halitosis and facilitate users to choose appropriate mouthwashes according to their need. Oral
Malodour (OMO) or halitosis is a global epidemic with social and psychological impact. Use of mouthwash has been
adopted worldwide to control halitosis within a past few decades. Alcohol and Chlorhexidine are common agents in
synthetic mouthwashes, while Tannins and Eugenol are derived traditional herbal extracts. Each agent signifies some
unique properties distinguishing them from others. Herbal ingredients are gaining the attention of the profession due to its
mild side effects and competitive results. Herbal mouthwashes can be a safer choice in combating OMO, as an alternate
to synthetic mouthwashes.
- by Ei Ei Aung
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- Medicine, Oral Malodor, Halitosis, Humans
Context: Rice bran oil, owing to its potential antioxidant benefits, could be an effective and novel alternative to sesame oil for oil pulling. As it is safe and a growingly popular edible oil, it may be acceptable during pregnancy,... more
Context: Rice bran oil, owing to its potential antioxidant benefits, could be an effective and novel alternative to sesame oil for oil pulling. As it is safe and a growingly popular edible oil, it may be acceptable during pregnancy, especially in the Indian context where women may be
hesitant to use chemical plaque control methods for preventing halitosis.
Aims: The present study was conducted to compare the effects of oil pulling with rice bran oil, oil pulling with sesame oil, and oil pulling with chlorhexidine mouth rinsing on reducing halitosis among pregnant women.
Settings and Design: Thirty pregnant women who attended the Gynecology Outpatient Department (OPD) of Muslim Medical Hospital, Haran Khana Road, Pani Gate, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, were recruited in the present randomized double‑blind interventional study.
Subjects and Methods: Eligible pregnant women individuals who gave consent for the study were randomly allocated to receive the interventions under investigation. Halitosis was measured at
baseline and after 14 days of intervention using TANITA breath checker HC‑212M‑BL.
Statistical Analysis Used: Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel 2007, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 17. Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used to interpret the differences in baseline and postintervention halitosis levels. One‑way ANOVA was done to compare the mean reduction in halitosis scores of the three intervention groups.
Results: There was a statistically significant reduction in the grades of halitosis at baseline and 14 days after intervention for all the three groups. There was no statistically significant difference between chlorhexidine mouth rinsing, oil pulling with sesame oil, and oil pulling
with rice bran oil in halitosis reduction.
Conclusions: Rice bran oil when used in oil pulling was effective in reducing halitosis. It performed comparably and marginally superior to other agents tested in the study when change in halitosis
postintervention was considered.
Key words: Breath checker, oil pulling, oral malodor, pregnant women
The aim of the review was to critically appraise the various pros and cons of the synthetic and herbal agents used in mouthwashes against halitosis and facilitate users to choose appropriate mouthwashes according to their need. Oral... more
The aim of the review was to critically appraise the various pros and cons of the synthetic and herbal agents used in mouthwashes against halitosis and facilitate users to choose appropriate mouthwashes according to their need. Oral Malodour (OMO) or halitosis is a global epidemic with social and psychological impact. Use of mouthwash has been adopted worldwide to control halitosis within a past few decades. Alcohol and Chlorhexidine are common agents in synthetic mouthwashes, while Tannins and Eugenol are derived traditional herbal extracts. Each agent signifies some unique properties distinguishing them from others. Herbal ingredients are gaining the attention of the profession due to its mild side effects and competitive results. Herbal mouthwashes can be a safer choice in combating OMO, as an alternate to synthetic mouthwashes.