10 Gingivitis Symptoms
Symptom #8: Halitosis
Halitosis is a medical term that describes bad breath or an unpleasant odor. It is an important symptom as it can have a negative impact on the quality of life for patients resulting in anxiety and depression. Bad breath can be divided into genuine and non-genuine cases.
Genuine cases mean that the bad breath comes from inside the mouth and constitutes 85 percent of cases. Non-genuine cases are due to issues with the sinuses, nose, throat, esophagus, lungs, and stomach. In gingivitis, the infection can result in bad breath.
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