Many children are lively and cute, but their tone of voice makes people around them exclaim that they can't stand it! Many children's bad breath is mostly caused by improper brushing. Children under the age of 3 tend to brush their teeth in a formalistic manner and do not really brush their teeth seriously. Dirt still exists between their teeth, and over time, bad breath is bound to occur. Of course, bad breath also has other factors. Next, let's take a closer look at what causes bad breath?
1. Oral hygiene
For bad breath in babies, most parents will think it is caused by internal heat or digestive system issues. Experts point out that many cases of bad breath in babies are caused by local problems in the oral cavity, known as "oral halitosis". For example, if the baby's oral hygiene is not done properly, milk or food residue may accumulate in the mouth and produce a strange odor. Generally speaking, poor oral hygiene, accumulation of plaque and soft plaque, as well as gingivitis or bleeding, periodontitis, and oral mucosal diseases can all cause bad breath. Poor dietary habits and unclean oral hygiene; Snacking and eating before bedtime are all triggers. However, this situation is temporary and can be quickly removed through regular and good oral hygiene cleaning.
2. Oral moisture
Water and saliva can lubricate mucous membranes, eliminate microorganisms, and maintain the oral environment in the mouth. If the baby does not pay attention to replenishing water, the water and saliva in the mouth will decrease, which will affect the self-cleaning function of the mouth and cause a large number of bacteria to multiply, resulting in a foul odor from the small mouth. Especially in autumn and winter, when the weather is dry, the baby's oral mucosa is also easily affected by dryness, so mothers should help their babies replenish water in a timely manner!
3. Dietary preference
Babies with a preference for certain foods are more likely to develop oral ulcers in autumn and winter, and those with oral ulcers are more prone to bad breath and often accompanied by bloody saliva. Oral ulcers are often found on the edges of the baby's oral mucosa and tongue, and are often white ulcers with a red halo around them. They can be very painful when touched, especially when eating sour, salty, or spicy food.
4. Oral inflammation
If bad breath is caused by inflammation in the body, it is best for the mother to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of digestive disorders, dental caries, nasal cavity, oral cavity, periodontitis and other diseases, and then receive targeted treatment and medication. When the disease is cured, the baby's bad breath will also disappear on its own. During treatment, it is necessary to use medication reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.
5. Gastrointestinal indigestion
Another important reason for bad breath in babies is indigestion. For children, digestive system problems are more common. For example, when a child eats too many snacks, eats irregularly, or eats unclean food, it can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal diseases, digestive disorders, and indigestion. People often refer to "food stagnation" as a common manifestation of digestive disorders in children, often accompanied by poor appetite, bloating, abnormal bowel movements, and a foul odor.
