Mouthrinses for the treatment of halitosis

Abstract

Mouthrinses containing antibacterial agents such as chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride may play an important role in reducing the levels of halitosis-producing bacteria on the tongue, and chlorine dioxide and zinc containing mouthrinses can be effective in neutralisation of odouriferous sulphur compounds.Well designed randomised controlled trials with a larger sample size, a longer intervention and follow-up period are still needed.

Mouthwash Use in General Population: Results from Adult Dental Health Survey in Grampian, Scotland

“…Mouthwashes constitute a common method of eliminating halitosis [17]. According to the present study, smokers used mouthwash more often than non-smokers.…”

Mouthwash Use in General Population: Results from Adult Dental Health Survey in Grampian, Scotland

“…Mouthwashes constitute a common method of eliminating halitosis [17]. According to the present study, smokers used mouthwash more often than non-smokers.…”

Comparative effect of a new mouthrinse containing chlorhexidine, triclosan and zinc on volatile sulphur compounds: a randomized, crossover, double‐blind study

“…Over the past decades, numerous mouthrinses have been marketed, claiming effectiveness in controlling bad breath. Previous studies demonstrated that the association of CHX, (in low dosage) CPC and Zn had a significant and long-lasting antihalitosis effect (14)(15)(16)23).…”

A Fresh Look at Mouthwashes—What Is Inside and What Is It For?

“…Volatile sulphur compounds (VSC), such as hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan or dimethyl sulphide, are responsible for malodour. Zinc ions, by antibacterial effect on VSC-producing bacteria as well as by direct inhibition on some VSC (by converting hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan into non-volatile zinc sulphides), may help in reducing halitosis [ 163 , 164 , 165 ]. They also reduce calculus formation, by crystal growth modification or inhibition [ 166 ].…”

Mouthwash Use in General Population: Results from Adult Dental Health Survey in Grampian, Scotland

“…Mouthwashes constitute a common method of eliminating halitosis [17]. According to the present study, smokers used mouthwash more often than non-smokers.…”

Comparative effect of a new mouthrinse containing chlorhexidine, triclosan and zinc on volatile sulphur compounds: a randomized, crossover, double‐blind study

“…Over the past decades, numerous mouthrinses have been marketed, claiming effectiveness in controlling bad breath. Previous studies demonstrated that the association of CHX, (in low dosage) CPC and Zn had a significant and long-lasting antihalitosis effect (14)(15)(16)23).…”

A Fresh Look at Mouthwashes—What Is Inside and What Is It For?

“…Volatile sulphur compounds (VSC), such as hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan or dimethyl sulphide, are responsible for malodour. Zinc ions, by antibacterial effect on VSC-producing bacteria as well as by direct inhibition on some VSC (by converting hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan into non-volatile zinc sulphides), may help in reducing halitosis [ 163 , 164 , 165 ]. They also reduce calculus formation, by crystal growth modification or inhibition [ 166 ].…”

Mouthwash Use in General Population: Results from Adult Dental Health Survey in Grampian, Scotland

“…Mouthwashes constitute a common method of eliminating halitosis [17]. According to the present study, smokers used mouthwash more often than non-smokers.…”

Comparative effect of a new mouthrinse containing chlorhexidine, triclosan and zinc on volatile sulphur compounds: a randomized, crossover, double‐blind study

“…Over the past decades, numerous mouthrinses have been marketed, claiming effectiveness in controlling bad breath. Previous studies demonstrated that the association of CHX, (in low dosage) CPC and Zn had a significant and long-lasting antihalitosis effect (14)(15)(16)23).…”

A Fresh Look at Mouthwashes—What Is Inside and What Is It For?

“…Volatile sulphur compounds (VSC), such as hydrogen sulphide, methyl mercaptan or dimethyl sulphide, are responsible for malodour. Zinc ions, by antibacterial effect on VSC-producing bacteria as well as by direct inhibition on some VSC (by converting hydrogen sulphide and methyl mercaptan into non-volatile zinc sulphides), may help in reducing halitosis [ 163 , 164 , 165 ]. They also reduce calculus formation, by crystal growth modification or inhibition [ 166 ].…”