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Bad breath is a problem no matter your age, and as a parent, you want to ensure your child doesn’t face this issue. It can interfere with social situations and their self-confidence. Worse, it means there may be more serious oral health issues. Below, you’ll find potential causes and ways that you can resolve them with medical care and a teeth cleaning session.

Why Does My Kid’s Breath Smell?

1. Poor Dental Care

Bad breath often comes from rotting food and debris caught in your child’s teeth. Chronic bad breath means that they aren’t properly brushing and flossing. They should be practicing dental care at least twice a day with dentist-approved products. A teeth cleaning appointment with a dentist can also help improve your child’s breath and keep their mouths healthy.

2. Dry Mouth

teeth-cleaning-waterford-dental-health Your child’s mouth needs to stay hydrated, and saliva plays an integral role. When they have trouble producing, they won’t wash away odor-causing bacteria in their mouth. Dry mouth can be caused by an underlying oral health issue or be related to not getting enough fluids. Make sure your child drinks eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day and speak with their dentist about dry mouth during their next teeth cleaning.

3. Sinus Infection

If bad breath is accompanied by a sore throat or stuffy nose, your child may have a sinus infection. As fluid collects in the nasal passage, it can promote bacteria growth in their throat that generates unwanted smells. Unfortunately, brushing and flossing can’t resolve the issue. Instead, see an ear, nose, and throat doctor to treat the sinus infection.

 

The team at Waterford Dental Health welcomes patients of every age at their New London County, CT, practice. Using the latest dental care technologies, they offer treatment for a number of issues, including gum disease. They also provide sedation dentistry services to patients and corrective orthodontic procedures—all of which you can explore on their website. Call (860) 447-2235 to schedule a teeth cleaning appointment and connect on Facebook for news and updates.

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