The best way to get rid of the root cause of bad breath in periodontitis is to treat periodontitis and eliminate the inflammation, specifically including the removal of plaque, periodontal surgery, medication, etc., as follows.
1. Remove plaque: the most basic and effective treatment means is to remove plaque and tartar by mechanical methods. At the same time, correct the factors that can promote the accumulation of plaque, such as unreasonable restorations, abnormal tooth anatomy and unfilled caries.
2. Periodontal surgery: For severe periodontitis, periodontal flap surgery can be performed as appropriate to completely remove tartar under direct vision.
3. Medication: For deeper periodontal pockets and areas not easily reached by instruments, antibacterial drugs such as metronidazole and tinidazole can be used locally or systemically. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
The same disease, the patient’s condition is different, the choice of treatment is different, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner.