Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

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 su...

Bad breath or Halitosis as it is officially called, can impact children for a variety of reasons.   You may notice it when they first wake up in the morning or when they’ve been running around outside. There a numerous causes of bad breath and each one may need to be treated differently depending on the cause. However, one thing is for certain bad breath should not be ignored. A few of the reasons your child may have bad breath: Food is the number one contributor of bad breath. Onions, Doritos and other strong tasting food leave their smell behind because once the food is digested it enters your bloodstream and is carried to your lungs. “Food that is left in your mouth can increase the amount of bacteria that is in floating around stuck to your teeth and gums,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller. The increase of bacteria causes odor-smelling vapors to release when your child is talking. Don’t be discouraged there is an easy fix to this type of problem. Have your child br...