Severe Bad Breath in Children Aged 3 to 5: What Should They Eat?

For severe bad breath (halitosis) in children aged 3 to 5 years, parents can take the following measures to help improve the condition: 1. For halitosis caused by indigestion, parents can administer to children digestive tablets such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Pian (health-promoting and food-aiding tablets) or Lactobacillus tablets according to medical advice. These medications help promote digestion and alleviate food accumulation and bad breath. 2. For halitosis caused by excessive internal heat ("fire"), Niuhuang Qingwei Wan (Calculus Bovis Detoxifying Stomach Pills) is a good option. This medicine helps clear heat from the stomach, relieve fire symptoms, moisten dryness, and promote bowel movements, thus helping to alleviate halitosis. 3. Regarding diet, it is recommended that children consume more foods with breath-freshening and antibacterial effects, such as mint, lemon, and pomelo. These foods not only help relieve bad breath but also provide rich nutrients. In addition, parents should also pay attention to their child's oral hygiene, cultivate the habit of brushing teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing the mouth after meals, schedule regular dental checkups, and treat oral diseases promptly to prevent halitosis from occurring at its source.