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Technical terms about prevention and oral hygiene beginning with H

From halitosis to the hardship provision

Halitosis – Technical word for bad breath. In nine out of ten cases it arises in the mouth itself, usually on the back of the tongue. Tongue coating Amines

Hardship provision – Where income is low, the statutory health insurer covers twice the fixed contribution towards dentures, and in certain cases the full cost of the standard care. The application belongs before the start of treatment. Bonus booklet GOZ