If your baby
or toddler has had bad breath lately, not to worry. There are plenty of things
you can do in order to reduce the risk of bad breath for your little one, and
there are ways to tell if your baby's bad breath is an indication of a more
serious condition.
One of the main reasons that babies and toddlers have bad breath is saliva
production. During the day when the child is awake, he or she may have a little
more control of over the muscles of the mouth. However, at night, children do
not regulate the saliva content in the mouth, and the mouth can become extremely
dry when saliva is lost. This can result in 'morning breath' when your child
wakes up, so you should make sure that he or she is brushing thoroughly with a
kid-friendly toothbrush. Thumb sucking has the same effect for children, so try
to teach your children not to suck their fingers as early as you can-a pacifier
or teething ring can serve as ideal temporary options.
If you are brushing your toddler's teeth daily, and are having him or her rinse
with a kid-friendly mouthwash after every brush, you should see an improvement
in your little one's breath soon. However, if the problem persists, it may be an
indication that your child may have a more serious condition. For instance, if
your baby's breath smells like baked bread, it can be a sign of typhoid fever,
and if your toddler's breath smells like celery, it could be an indication of
Aasthouse urine disease. Garlicky breath could be a sign of arsenic or thallium
poisoning, so be sure to pay special attention to the actual scent of your
child's breath to determine the right treatment options.
Changing your child's diet in addition to cleaning your little one's mouth often
is a great way to get rid of bad breath in babies, even if you think that your
child may have a more serious condition. Your baby or toddler should drink water
and/or all-natural juices, in addition to raw fruits and vegetables in order to
cleanse the body of the impurities that may be causing serious internal
conditions. Be sure to talk to your child's doctor as soon as you can find out
about additional treatment options to get rid of your baby' bad breath.