Causes and Treatment Methods for Bad Breath in Children
Disease description:
I supervise my child to brush his teeth every day, once in the morning and once at night, but he still has bad breath. It seems the odor doesn't come from his mouth but from his stomach. I would like to ask the doctor about the causes of bad breath and what can be done about it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Bad breath in children can have multiple causes:
1. Poor oral hygiene: Inadequate cleaning of the mouth in children leads to food residues decaying in the oral cavity; bacteria break down these residues and produce volatile organic compounds such as sulfides, causing bad breath.
2. Gingivitis: Infection causes an increase in bacteria, which break down remaining food particles and produce foul-smelling gases.
3. Indigestion: If digestion is poor, food residues may decay in the mouth, producing an unpleasant odor.
4. Allergic reactions: Allergies may increase nasal secretions, leading to bad breath in the mouth.
5. Dental caries: If children do not maintain proper dental hygiene or have an unhealthy diet, they may develop cavities, causing food particles to remain between teeth and become easily broken down by bacteria, resulting in bad breath.
