Factors associated with halitosis reported by parents/caregivers in individuals with Down syndrome.
Julya Ribeiro CamposFernando Oliveira CostaAna Cristina Borges-OliveiraLuis Otávio Miranda CotaPublished in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2023)
The occurrence of halitosis in individuals with DS reported by P/Cs was relevant and associated with dental factors, having a negative impact on the perception of oral health. Oral hygiene practices, especially tongue brushing, should be reinforced to prevent and control halitosis.