I have had bad breath for several years. How can I treat it?

Patient's question:

I discovered I had bad breath in 2008, but I didn't know the reason. Due to face-saving issues, I was too afraid to go to the hospital for treatment. What medicine should I use?

Doctor's answer:

There are many causes of bad breath. For example: poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, long-term constipation, sinusitis, excessive smoking, and other reasons. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to check the specific cause. Pay attention to oral hygiene, quit smoking and drinking, eat light food, and if there are underlying conditions, please seek timely follow-up treatment. Chewing gum may be effective, in fact, having bad breath is not terrible, patients should believe that they can overcome the illness as long as they discover the symptoms in time and receive symptomatic treatment.

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