The excerpt below is from a series of articles about bad breath …
One of the main reasons that babies and toddlers have bad breath is saliva production. During the day when the child is awake, he or she may have a little more control of over the muscles of the mouth. However, at night, children do not regulate the saliva content in the mouth, and the mouth can become extremely dry when saliva is lost. This can result in ‘morning breath’ when your child wakes up, so you should make sure that he or she is brushing thoroughly with a kid-friendly toothbrush. Thumb sucking has the same effect for children, so try to teach your children not to suck their fingers as early as you can-a pacifier or teething ring can serve as ideal temporary options.
If you are brushing your toddler’s teeth daily, and are having him or her rinse with a kid-friendly mouthwash after every brush, you should see an improvement in your little one’s breath soon. However, if the problem persists, it may be an indication that your child may have a more serious condition. For instance, if your baby’s breath smells like baked bread, it can be a sign of typhoid fever, and if your toddler’s breath smells like celery, it could be an indication of Aasthouse urine disease. Garlicky breath could be a sign of arsenic or thallium poisoning, so be sure to pay special attention to the actual scent of your child’s breath to determine the right treatment options.
Read the full article here: Bad Breath In Child
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