Many parents do not pay attention to their babies' oral hygiene. Brushing their teeth every morning and evening is already very troublesome, and they have to brush their babies' teeth, which feels particularly troublesome. Moreover, if the baby is not very cooperative, they will be even lazier. However, as the variety of food the baby eats increases, the amount of dirt in their teeth will also increase. If not cleaned for a long time, it will cause the baby's mouth to have an odor. So, what should be done if the baby's mouth has an odor? What are the reasons why babies have a taste in their mouths?
What should I do if my baby's mouth smells
Encourage babies to drink more warm water, maintain oral hygiene, and reduce the occurrence of oral diseases. If you find that your baby has bad breath, it is best to take him to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of periodontitis, indigestion, nasal cavity, oral cavity, dental caries and other diseases before treatment.
What are the reasons why babies have a taste in their mouths
1. Babies who primarily consume dairy products or prefer meat over vegetables are prone to developing bad breath due to the increased production of ammonia, indole, and amines in their gastrointestinal tract, which is commonly referred to as "wet stinky". However, this is not strictly defined as bad breath.
2. Not establishing good habits of oral hygiene or brushing teeth for babies will naturally result in unclean odors. When there is food residue in the mouth, it will emit a strange or unpleasant odor.
3. Water and saliva can eliminate microorganisms in the oral cavity and maintain the oral environment. If the baby does not pay attention to replenishing water, the mouth becomes dry, bacteria decompose and release more volatile products, and the small mouth will emit a foul odor.
4. When a baby eats too many snacks, has an irregular diet, overeats, or eats unclean food, it increases the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and the child will show symptoms such as anorexia, bad breath, and constipation.
5. Dental caries or gingivitis: Gingivitis or the fermentation and decay of food embedded in cavities and gaps between teeth, resulting in the emission of odors or unpleasant odors.
6. Respiratory diseases, such as tracheitis, pneumonia, pulmonary abscess, bronchiectasis, etc., can affect the function of the digestive system, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and the production of unpleasant odors due to indigestion, or the disease itself can cause exhaled gases to have a putrid odor.
7. Nasal diseases: such as rhinitis, sinusitis, when a baby inserts foreign objects into the nasal cavity while playing, causing decay, or sinusitis can also cause bad breath in the mouth; In addition, some babies with otitis media may also have bad breath.
If a baby's mouth has odor, the first thing to consider is whether the parents have not helped the baby clean their oral hygiene. If you don't brush your teeth for ten days and a half months, your mouth will definitely have odor. Therefore, it is necessary to brush your baby's teeth in the morning and evening to develop a good habit of brushing teeth. This can also help the teeth develop well, prevent tooth decay, and have no impact on future permanent teeth. However, if there is still odor while brushing, it should be considered that it is caused by other reasons and the baby needs to be checked.
