Effect of essential oil mouthwash on halitosis

Halitosis is an embarrassing symptom with a significant social impact. Periodontal disease, tongue coating, interdental food impaction, dental cavities are the predominant causative factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oil essential mouthwash on halitosis.

Method:

30 patients aged between 16-25 were enrolled in this single-blind, parallel-group study. Informed consent was obtained. Subjects were interviewed concerning their smoking habits and examined by the same calibrated dental examiner. The following parameters were recorded: gingival index, plaque index, organoleptic  breath assessment and BANA test from tongue coating samples prior to treatment with essential oil mouthwash (group 1) and a placebo (group 2) at baseline and 28 days after the start of treatment.

Result:

There were significant differences (p<0.05) in plaque and gingival index after treatment with essential oil mouthwash compared to placebo. The organoleptic breath assessment and BANA test score showed a definite reduction in the first group.

Conclusion:

Statistically, the results provide a significantly higher level of efficacy in controlling established plaque and gingival index after use the essential oil mouthwash. Therefore, its use can be recommended in halitosis therapy