What causes white and red tongue coating with bad breath in toddlers?
Disease description:
Today, when I was playing with my baby to make him laugh, I noticed his tongue coating was white and red, and he also had bad breath. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
White or red tongue coating and bad breath in toddlers may be caused by a preference for sweets, coupled with failure to maintain proper oral hygiene after consuming sugary foods, leading to long-term bacterial growth. It could also result from weakness in the toddler's spleen and stomach. Additionally, if good oral cleaning habits are not established and the child does not rinse or brush their teeth promptly after meals, these symptoms may also occur.
