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Dental Clinical for Wind Players: Halitosis, or Bad Breath, May Be an Indication of Physical Problems that Should Be of Concern to a Wind Player

 
 

Copyright 2024, Mark Alan Wade

Primary Author: Nemoto, T.
Journal Title: Brass Bulletin
Date Published: 1999
Language: English
Category: Orofacial Disorders
Key Words: teeth halitosis breath physical wind instrumental musician performance
Full Citation: Nemoto, Toshio. Dental Clinical for Wind Players: Halitosis, or Bad Breath, May Be an Indication of Physical Problems that Should Be of Concern to a Wind Player. Brass Bulletin 107, no. 3 (1999): 112-3.
Full Abstract: There are several types of halitosis, but the temporary and most common type is called, physiologic halitosis. Bacteria in the mouth cause foul breath when saliva secretion is low, as during sleep. Playing wind instruments naturally retards physiologic halitosis as playing itself stimulates salivary production. Common causes include: garlic, alcohol, tobacco and stomach medicine. Treatment includes rinsing the mouth with water, brushing, flossing and gargling. There are several types of halitosis, but the temporary and most common type is called, physiologic halitosis. Bacteria in the mouth cause foul breath when saliva secretion is low, as during sleep. Playing wind instruments naturally retards physiologic halitosis as playing itself stimulates salivary production. Common causes include: garlic, alcohol, tobacco and stomach medicine. Treatment includes rinsing the mouth with water, brushing, flossing and gargling.