Herbal Plants as a Treatment for Halitosis in Children: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Introduction: Halitosis is an important multifactorial health problem that affects a person's psychological, social life and quality of life. Halitosis is very common in children. It should be noted that the main causes of halitosis in children include dental caries, poor oral and dental hygiene. Common treatments for halitosis include brushing, flossing using dental floss, chewing gum, and using both chemical and herbal mouthwashes. Long-term use of this chemical has side effects in the form of discoloration of the teeth, triggering tartar formation, allergic reactions, as well as desquamation (flaking) of the oral mucosa. Herbal plants are plants that produce active substances and can be used as an alternative to treat several diseases, including halitosis.Aim:This systematic review reviews some of the literature on the potential of herbal plants for treating halitosis in children.Methods: In this systematic review, article searches were conducted on Google Search and Pubmed. Studies published from 2010 to 2020. As much 84 articles were rated, including 84 articles from electronic databases, 0 from manual searches. 49 records were screened, 35 records excluded, 37 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and 12 full-text articles were included.Result: There are 12 articles about medicinal plants that can be used to treat halitosis in children. Conclusion: There are 12 articles on various active substances in herbal plants that can treat halitosis in children.