My daughter (15 months old) has halitosis and bleeding gums and tonight I noticed that the gum over one of her front teeth is pulled back and that her gums are red. I read that these symptoms are associated with gingivitis. Isn't she a little young to have this disease?
2006-12-16 12:54:21 · 6 answers · asked by denim 3 in Health ➔ Dental
She just got over being very sick with a virus and has been to the doctor twice in the last week. When I called the doctor yesterday and told them of these new symptoms, they told me that she is just teething and to put orajel on her gums. Is bad breath ever associate with teething? She has a doctor's appointment again on Monday for a check up...I'll bring all of this up with them, I just wondered if gingivitis is a possible diagnosis.
2006-12-16 17:32:29 · update #1
"Gingivitis" is simply any infection of the gums and she COULD have it. She may have had a little cut or an abcess from an incoming tooth that got infected. Odor indicates infection. Have her seen by a doctor ASAP as an untreated infection can migrate to her heart muscle or damage her permanent teeth. If she goes to bed with milk in a bottle, it can cause tooth and gum disease.
2006-12-16 12:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by wollam43 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why the people who suggested to wash baby's gums got thumbs down.
It is a good idea, even before baby gets teeth, to make a habit of cleaning her mouth with a soft washcloth on your finger. It will get her used to it before you start brushing her teeth. Now that she does have teeth, you can continue to use a cloth or you can buy a small finger brush designed for babies. It is important to keep her mouth clean after feedings. Milk has a lot of sugar in it, which just serves as food for the cavity-causing bacteria in her mouth. They eat the food and produce acid - which causes decay and inflammation or infection. And if you are putting her to bed with a bottle, plain water is best. You hear of so many children that have to have all of their teeth extracted because of baby bottle tooth decay. I'm just trying to help. =)
2006-12-17 08:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by LaLa 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-18 09:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. u have to wash ur babys mouth n gums 2. y did she get a mouth infection 3. y didnt u go to the doctor!! wow
2006-12-16 17:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by SEXY CRML 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she might. Why don't you wipe her gums down with a soft baby wash cloth with a dot of baby tootpaste on it to clean her gums.
I do not have children, but I would think that they have baby toothpaste and stuff like that.
2006-12-16 13:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She has an infection in her mouth but it probably is not gingivitis
There are pediatric dentists who specialize in young children, please take her there as soon as possible - you know that has to hurt and how can she eat?
2006-12-16 12:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋