3 Myths About Bad Breath In Children




Bad breath is caused by odor producing bacteria in the mouth.  We don’t expect our children to have halitosis, but unfortunately it can happen. Bad breath can be very embarrassing for your school-aged children and should be taken care of immediately. It might be important for you to have your child visit their pediatric dentist in order to take care of the problem. Bad breath is not something you want to let go.

Mouthwash does not prevent bad breath or fix bad breath. Mouthwash can rinse away and freshen their breath temporarily, but once the mouthwash wears off they will be back to having smelly breath. There is some mouthwash that is better at reducing plaque then others and, if that’s needed, Dr. Fuller and his team can help make recommendations.

Brushing can treat bad Breath. Dr. Fuller states, “But unfortunately there are children who brush and floss on a regular basis and are still impacted by bad breath.”  Brushing can remove any surface level bacteria from the teeth, but if your child does not brush for a full two minutes they are not doing a quality job.   

Dry mouth may increase the chance of bad breath.  Saliva helps to remove food from the surface of the teeth. If there is a lack of saliva, then food can build up and stick to the teeth. Dry mouth also can increase the bad bacteria in the mouth.

If your child is impacted by halitosis, contact Pediatric dentist Dr. Cameron Fuller & his team today for more information.

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