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Social relations and breath odour.

L McKeown1

  • 1lmckeown@tbaytel.net

International Journal of Dental Hygiene
|February 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Individuals sought treatment for oral malodour primarily due to social and psychological distress, not just medical reasons. This breath odour significantly impacted self-confidence and social interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Dentistry

Background:

  • Society uses odour cues for social interaction and defining personal space.
  • Oral malodour (bad breath) significantly impacts an individual's self-perception and social integration.
  • Self-image, body image, and social relationships are interconnected and influenced by breath odour.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary reasons, medical or social, for individuals seeking treatment at a specialized oral malodour clinic.
  • To explore the psychosocial factors associated with persistent breath odour.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective qualitative study.
  • Analysis of 55 client records from The Breath Odour Clinic.
  • Focus on psychosocial and breath odour history.

Main Results:

  • 75% of clients sought treatment due to decreased self-confidence and social/intimate relationship insecurity.
  • Previous medical and dental treatments had not resolved the oral malodour.
  • Perceived constant bad breath led to social avoidance and defence mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Oral malodour is a significant psychosocial issue affecting well-being.
  • Specialized clinics address the social and psychological distress caused by breath odour, beyond purely medical concerns.
  • Addressing oral malodour is crucial for improving patients' social functioning and self-esteem.

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