Emotional impact of halitosis
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the emotional impact of halitosis on 18-year-old men using a self-reported questionnaire.METHOD:A total of 2,224 participants underwent dental and medical examinations in the army medical services in the city of Pelotas, southern Brazil, in July 2008.RESULTS: In this sample, 12% of respondents expressed concern about their oral malodor, which had a strong emotional impact on their quality of life.CONCLUSIONS: The individuals reporting halitosis showed a higher degree of concern with their oral malodor. Low educational level and low income were associated with psychological impact and halitosis in this population.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Associação de Psiquiatria do Rio Grande do Sul
2014
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2237-60892014000400219 |
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