Halimeter
The American Dental Association confirms that millions of people suffer from halitosis (bad breath) in the United States alone. Almost all cases of bad breath and taste disorders involve a group of anaerobic sulfur-producing bacteria that live below the surface of your tongue, in your throat, and often in your tonsils. These bacteria produce odorous and lousy tasting Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs). These VSCs include hydrogen sulfide (smells like rotten eggs), methyl mercaptan (smells like old Gym socks), Putrescine and Cadaverine (smells like old garbage) and several other chemicals. While many people are heavy users of over-the-counter mouthwashes, capsules, and mints, unless they are specially formulated to treat this affliction, they are of almost no long-term value and in some cases can make the problem worse. Interscan's Halimeter® is the first unit specifically designed to measure VSCs in a clinical setting.The Halimeter® is an easy to use device that enables the level bad breath to be quantified by the doctor.
The Halimeter® is utilized as part of a total program, encompassing a thorough history, examination, and dental treatment.
Complementing this is the availability of special formulation mouthwashes, irrigators and tongue cleaners which remove the VSC's and may also kill the offending bacteria.The Halimeter® is the premier instrument for chronic halitosis research, diagnosis, and therapy.
The Halimeter® offers greatly enhanced patient outcomes
in the treatment of oral malodor.
