Weight loss can be a taboo topic for many individuals, with people taking drastic action to address health issues, change their appearance, or achieve other targets. It can also be an entirely unintentional product of changing lifestyle habits or illness, with causes ranging from depression to diarrhoea, viral infections such as a common cold, or extreme illnesses like cancer.
Losing weight, especially in a short period, can affect a person’s oral health and hygiene in a number of ways. Dental professionals are in a unique position to help manage the unfortunate side effects of weight loss, which include the development of halitosis.
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