How to eliminate bad breath in a six-year-old child
Disease description:
My child is only six years old but already has bad breath. The odor is noticeable when speaking. How can bad breath in a six-year-old child be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The methods for eliminating bad breath in six-year-old children mainly include:
1. Oral hygiene: Ensure the child brushes teeth in the morning and evening, uses dental floss to clean between teeth, and replaces the toothbrush regularly. Proper brushing techniques should be emphasized, including using a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, and brushing at a 45-degree angle.
2. Dietary adjustment: Advise the child to eat less oily, spicy, and irritating foods, and increase intake of vegetables, fruits, and fiber-rich foods. For example, more vegetables such as broccoli and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears can be consumed.
3. Herbal treatment: According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, appropriate Chinese herbs or prescriptions, such as Zhishi Da Zhi Wan (Fructus Aurantii Guiding Stagnation Pill) and Jian Pi Wan (Spleen Strengthening Pill), can be selected to regulate spleen and stomach functions and improve bad breath.
4. Probiotic therapy: For bad breath caused by intestinal flora imbalance, probiotics can be supplemented to restore the balance of the intestinal microecology.
