Tuesday 11 December 2018

Your Kid Has Bad Breath



Your Kid Has Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Sweet Smelling Breath, Of Course! Bad Breath in kids, I Don't Think So!

Your kid's Sweet Smelling Breath Could be Cause for Concern

Yes, it does happen. Kids do get bad breath and this may be more common than you think. We tend to think that kids don't get bad breath because the most common causes of bad breath are found in adults, like gum diseases, post nasal drip and having unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking.

Bad breath in kids may be as simple as having stinky or morning breath. Or, maybe it has something to do with what they have recently eaten. In these cases, bad breath can be easily remedied and there is nothing to really worry about. But, if you notice that your child has a sweet smelling bad breath, then you may have something to worry about.

A sweet smelling bad breath is one of the symptoms of diabetes. Along with this sweet odor your child may also have a sweet smelling urine, very dry skin and may experience dehydration along with frequent urination. If left unattended, the disease may grow to become serious.

It is always best to consult your doctor as soon as possible if you feel your child has these symptoms.

Tips for Dealing with Bad Breath in Toddlers

Bad breath (halitosis) in toddlers tends to surprise parents as it is generally thought to occur only in grown-ups. Leftover food particles could cause breath odor in a healthy child. Food particles can be stuck between the teeth, at the gum line, on the tongue, or on the surface of the tonsils. The resulting bacterial build-up will react with saliva and cause bad breath.

Here are some causes of bad breath in toddlers:

1/ Tartar build-up
2/ Tooth infections
3/ Pacifier use
4/ Dehydration
5/ Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx)
6/ Tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils)

There is no need for parents to worry of course! Regular dental hygiene can easily take care of the problem.

Here are some common solutions to help you deal with your toddlers’ bad breath:

Make sure your toddlers are getting adequate fluid intake. This will take care of dehydration, if any exists.

Make sure your toddlers are brushing correctly. If not, teach them the correct techniques.

Use a timer for brushing time to make sure your toddlers brush for the correct length of time.

Talk with your dentist and get your toddlers a routine check up.

Make sure the pacifiers that your toddlers may be using are regularly sterilized.

Of course, bad breath in some instances can simply be caused by recently consumed foods or beverages such as garlic or onions or spicy foods like pepperoni.

There are other serious cases, however, where your children’s breath may smell toxic. In these circumstances, immediately check if your toddlers have consumed any chemical or medicine accidentally kept within reach.

Check out this Mild Berry Listerine Smart Rinse Mouthwash for Kids 6+ -


Discover how I cured my nasty Bad Breath here.

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