What should be done for severe halitosis in elderly individuals?
Disease description:
My father has recently had severe bad breath, and I’d like to know what to do about serious halitosis in elderly individuals.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
When elderly individuals experience severe halitosis, it is recommended to promptly visit the Department of Stomatology at a reputable hospital or the Periodontics Department at a specialized stomatological hospital for evaluation to identify the underlying cause. Subsequently, treatment should be tailored according to the patient’s overall health status. If halitosis results from local oral factors, supragingival scaling and subgingival root planing are required to thoroughly remove dental calculus, dental plaque, and impacted food debris. If it stems from gastrointestinal disorders or systemic diseases, targeted pharmacological or other appropriate therapies should be administered based on the etiology of the associated condition.
