Halitosis negatively affects the psychological well-being of patients by impacting their interactions with other members of society and could lead to social embarrassment. In most cases, it is caused by poor oral hygiene, which results in bacterial putrefaction of substrates and the formation of odorous compounds. However, in some cases, it might be a manifestation of a serious underlying disease. Therefore, diagnosing the intraoral and extraoral causes of halitosis is crucial.
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