How to get rid of bad breath in children

Jun 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My aunt's child came to play at my house, and the kid seems to have a bit of bad breath. How can I get rid of bad breath in children?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The main methods for eliminating bad breath in children include the following: 1. Improve oral hygiene: Teach children to brush their teeth morning and night using fluoride toothpaste, and ensure they rinse their mouth after meals to effectively remove food residues and bacteria, preventing bacterial growth that causes odor. 2. Adjust dietary habits: Encourage children to eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid excessive intake of greasy and hard-to-digest foods, and reduce indigestion-related bad breath. At the same time, limit snacking and maintain regular meal times. 3. Pay attention to pre-sleep diet: Avoid letting children eat sweets before bedtime, which helps reduce bacterial growth in the mouth and prevents dental problems such as cavities. 4. Timely treatment of oral diseases: If a child's bad breath persists and is accompanied by other symptoms such as gum bleeding or sore throat, seek medical attention promptly to check for conditions like gingivitis or tonsillitis, and receive appropriate treatment.