Bad breath in children??

Question

My 3 yr old daghter has very bad breath. It started all of a sudden about a week ago. I brush her teeth twice a day (now like three) since she had them, she has beautiful white teeth. We brush tongue too. I even floss her about once a week and she uses mothwash but it just doesn't work, about ten min after brushing the breath is back. I think it's not her teeth but her stomach. Anybody has any experiences with this?

P.S. She doesn't eat too much sweets, but she does eat a lot of protein. I thoght that might be it so I tried to cut down on protein in her diet last couple days but nothing changed :-((

Answer 1

Bad breath in children usually signifies an infection of some kind. You say her teeth look good so I would skip the dentist and call the pediatrician. She may have a sinus infection or throat infection. The doctor will check her nose, throat and ears and if she has an infection of some kind, they will prescribe her an antibiotic. If that doesn't cure the bad breath, you should take her back to the doctor when she is no longer sick. Good luck.

Answer 2

Diabetes can cause breath issues- but I've heard it described as fruity, rather than bad. I agree with the others who have suggested a trip or phone call to the doctor- it may be an indication of something other than a dental problem.

Answer 3

My daughter is seven and she has the same problem. I suspect that it is from two sources. Thumbsucking-which she does heavily-and her medication. It is an antibiotic. What I do is have her to use a childrens mouthwash and teach her how to gargle. It is hard at your child's age but it won't hurt if she swallows a small amount. Increase her water intake as well. It won't hurt to change her toothbrush more often as well. Hope this helps

Answer 4

well, bad breath is known as halitosis , it has got 2 origins

1 is from oral cavity : may b due to improper brushings or accumilation of plaque and calculus or due to any infections in oral cavity, or due to oderiferous food containing sulfur compounds like onion. as such u r daughter has got nothing according to the inforamtion provided by u

secondly , bad odour has also got systemic origin , some times due some drugs conatining sulfur compounds , due to gastro intestinal problems , acetone breath as in diabetes , uremic breath as in kidney problem ,
so , better sonsult ur pedodontist and pediatricain

thank u

Answer 5

well, it could be her tonsils causing it. if bacteria gets into them they they can cause very bad breath without being infected. take her to a doctor to have her checked. sometimes it could be something a bit more serious.

Answer 6

Maybe you should check with her doctor. Bad breath can be a sign of throat or respiratory problems, and indigestion.

Answer 7

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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Answer 8

hmm. take her to the dentest.ul find the root of the problem then work on it.do not ignore it it will get worst .its surely an internal problem

Answer 9

depedns what you feed her- feed her lots of veggies and that should help. My cousin had this and had it till she was 18. HEr case was different- she was bolimic and had a stomache infection

Answer 10

It the food . Ask you dentist about it .