Global Halitosis Treatment Market was Valued at US$ 7.2 Billion in 2017 and is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 10.5% between 2018 and 2026

Halitosis Treatment

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common issue that can cause significant psychological distress. There are several potential causes and treatments for halitosis. After gum disease and tooth decay, the rising prevalence of halitosis is one of the most common reasons for people seeking dental care. The best way to reduce halitosis is to practise good oral hygiene. Halitosis Treatment Market can be detected using a variety of devices and tests, including an altimeter, gas chromatography, the BANA test, and the Beta-galactosidase test. The altimeter detects low sulphur levels, whereas the BANA test measures levels of a specific enzyme produced by halitosis-causing bacteria. Volatile sulphur compounds such as dimethyl sulphide, hydrogen sulphide, and methyl mercaptan are measured using gas chromatography.

The rising prevalence of halitosis is expected to propel the Halitosis Treatment Market forward. The rising prevalence of halitosis, as well as rising disease awareness and treatment spending, are the major factors expected to drive market for halitosis treatment growth. According to a 2018 Bad Breath Institute study, 35 to 45 percent of people worldwide suffer from bad breath at some point. To combat halitosis, approximately 80 million people in the United States spend more than US$ 10 billion per year on oral hygiene products such as gum, mints, mouthwashes, and toothpaste.

The main cause of halitosis is an increase in tobacco and alcohol consumption. Tobacco products, as well as an increased risk of gum disease, can cause bad breath. According to the Tobacco Atlas, the number of tobacco smokers in Indonesia is expected to rise by 24 million and in Nigeria by 7 million between 2015 and 2025. Other major factors driving the Halitosis Treatment Market growth include tonsils, infections or inflammation in the nose, throat, or sinuses, and oral cancer. Halitosis can also be caused by cancer, liver failure, and other metabolic diseases due to the production of specific chemical mixtures such as ketones. Other factors causing halitosis include gastrointestinal diseases such as pyloric stenosis, duodenal obstruction, pharyngeal pouches, aorto-enteric anastomosis, and zenker's diverticulum.