Bad Breath Cure

While bad breath is usually considered to be a condition limited to adults, kids sometimes have bad breath too! Usually it does not indicate a serious problem, but it still should be taken seriously and you should attempt to discover the cause.

The most common cause for bad breath of both adults and children is simply poor oral hygiene. Bacteria feed on saliva and trapped food particles causing foul odors. The most noticeable time is first thing in the morning when nearly everyone has the dreaded “morning breath.” It is important to brush well before breakfast and then again before bed.

Children will need to be coached to use the proper brushing method. Holding the brush at a forty-five degree angle and using gentle circular motions for at least two to three minutes will help to keep the teeth clean.

Decaying teeth can also cause a foul odor. Even if the child is not yet experiencing pain from a bad tooth, it still causes the breath to smell bad. Food trapped in or around the tonsil area will also cause the breath to smell bad. Allergies can cause the pooling of mucus in the back of the throat, causing a bad smell. If the child has a sore throat, a bacterial infection may be the cause of bad breath. Of course medication taken to help the child feel better can also cause the breath to smell bad.

When you are dealing with very young children, it is not uncommon for them to shove something up their nose. Bad breath could actually be caused by the bacterial breakdown of the substance. Parents have found beans, peas, corn, or even peanuts in their children’s noses. If you should find something in the nose, do not attempt to remove it yourself; you may make the situation worse. Take the child to the doctor immediately.