What Are Simple Methods to Treat Bad Breath?
Disease description:
I’ve recently had severe bad breath—could it be due to eating too much garlic? What are some simple remedies for treating halitosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Zhengxin
Simple treatments for halitosis include medications and oral therapies, such as antibacterial mouthwashes and oral freshening sprays, which provide only temporary masking of bad breath. Oral diseases causing halitosis require specialized dental treatment. For halitosis resulting from *Helicobacter pylori* infection, common medications include antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors. In cases of halitosis associated with diabetes, antihyperglycemic agents or insulin therapy may be used. Since the pharmacological management of halitosis varies depending on its underlying cause, all drug treatments must be strictly administered according to a physician’s instructions.
