Frequent Bad Breath in Children

Frequent Bad Breath in Children

Bad breath affects children in the same way it affects adults. It is not necessarily a sign of a more serious health condition though, but a frequent bad breath in children can be distressing not only for the child, but for the parents too.   There are a number of causes associated with frequent bad [...] Read more
Bad Breath In Children – How To Deal With Kid’s Halitosis?

Bad Breath In Children – How To Deal With Kid’s Halitosis?

Bad breath in children can be a common problem, and this can be a minor issue or the sign of a bigger underlying problem. There are a number of diseases and medical conditions which can cause halitosis, another name for breath that is offensive or unappealing. One of the biggest causes is bacteria in the [...] Read more
Bad Breath in Children: Causes and Treatment

Bad Breath in Children: Causes and Treatment

Bad breath in children? What? This dreaded oral condition is often associated with adults so it’s always a bolt from the blue for parents when they smell their little angel’s unpleasant breath. While it is true that chronic bad breath in adults can be a sign for something serious such as head, neck or stomach [...] Read more
Bad Breath in Children

Bad Breath in Children

We usually associate bad breath, or halitosis, with adult breath, but bad breath in children certainly does occur. Perhaps it is less common because some of the conditions that favor the growth of anaerobic bacteria – the bacteria that produce foul smelling volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) – are uncommon in children. These bacteria can Read more
Bad Breath in Children – Causes

Bad Breath in Children – Causes

Bad breath in children causes anxiety for some children, for other children its more a concern for their parents. This problem in children can be a symptom of various conditions including postnasal drip, dry mouth, dental problems, and sinusitis. Children should brush their teeth for two minutes at least one every day, preferably twice once [...] Read more