It is common for adults to have bad breath, but babies have bad breath at a young age. What's going on? Bad breath is really disgusting, it not only affects one's own image, but also is not good for others. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes of bad breath in babies and take preventive measures.
The causes of bad breath in children
The development of children's digestive organs is not yet complete, the secretion of digestive fluids is not sufficient, the function of enzymes is also incomplete, the mucosa in the stomach and intestines is soft, and the digestive function is relatively weak. If parents cannot feed their children correctly and give them everything, the quality and quantity of their diet will be improper, which will damage the gastrointestinal tract. The child will experience symptoms such as bloating, spitting milk, loose stools, sour odor, and a large amount of undigested food residue and other digestive disorders (food damage).
① Improper feeding can cause gastrointestinal dysfunction.
② Gastrointestinal inflammation. Infants and young children eating food contaminated with bacteria can cause gastrointestinal inflammation.
③ Overuse of antibiotics can lead to dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, with normal bacteria such as lactobacilli being inhibited while miscellaneous bacteria grow and reproduce in large numbers.
④ The weather becomes cold, the body's resistance is low, and catching a cold in the stomach can also cause indigestion.
Preventive measures for bad breath in children
1. Cultivate the habit of valuing oral hygiene in babies from an early age, by rinsing their mouths after meals and brushing their teeth in the morning and evening. Babies under the age of 3 cannot brush their teeth and can clean their mouth with water or gauze after each meal;
2. Diet should be regular. Eat more vegetables and fruits, with a balanced diet, not picky eaters, not picky eaters, and not overeating.
3. Eat small and multiple meals to prevent indigestion.
4. Pay attention to prevention and timely treatment of dental caries and misalignment.
5. Eat less sweets, especially before bedtime.
6. Create a good family environment, maintain the baby's optimistic and positive emotions, and keep the normal secretion of saliva in the mouth.
7. The food and dairy utensils used by babies should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the mother's nipples and prevent the occurrence of stomatitis in babies.
Knowing the causes of bad breath can prevent it from the root cause, and there are also some preventive measures that should be actively taken.
