Abstract
We determined the effect of reduction of bad breath and the removal of tongue coating by experimental candy. Major causes of bad breath are local oral disease, e.g., periodontal disease. Tongue coating derived from systemic causes, which include an unhealthy alimentary tract, fever, and extreme fatigue is A cause of malodor.
Many studies have proven that bad breath decreases with the removal of tongue coating. We made candy including green tea extract for the deodorant and yuzu powder for tongue coating removal for trial purposes. We examined bad breath control and tongue coating removal.
Candy that combined both materials decreased metylmercaptan and removed tongue coating, suggesting that it is useful in the reduction of bad breath. Nihon Shishubyo Gakkai Kaishi (J Jpn Soc Periodontol) 48 : 182-191, 2006.
