Exposed roots and bad breath are a sign of poor oral hygiene and require good brushing and a visit to a periodontist for examination and treatment, as well as a mouthwash to control plaque.
Both root exposure and bad breath are reminders of poor periodontal hygiene, poor brushing, lack of tartar removal, lack of plaque control on the surface of the teeth, and the decomposition of food debris and soft tartar commonly found in the interdental space by microorganisms in the mouth, producing foul-smelling gases.
In addition, patients can also visit a gastroenterologist to check for Helicobacter pylori in the stomach, and stomach disorders can sometimes cause bad breath.