〔Methods〕

50 patients who came to Higuchi Dental Clinic from September 2007 to September 2010 because of oral malodor were studied. They consisted of 12 males and 38 females.

〔Therapeutic methods〕

1.Controlling of oral anaerobes 　
Gargling　
Tooth brushing and tongue cleaning instruction 　　
Chloride dioxide agent (ProFresh, TheraBreath)

2.Harmonizing the systemic function related ordinary habit and recovery of oro-physiological function.
Improvement of ordinary habit　Instruction of the way of talking.
Training of pronunciation and muscle Water taking and diet.Excellent Breath Gum and Excellent Breath Dental Paste.

3.Management of anxiety against the oral malodor Personality of the patient
Meaning of the behavior of others
Arising mechanism of the malodor when the patient is tensed.