Poor oral hygiene. If your child doesn't brush and floss his teeth frequently, bad breath can result. If plaque is not brushed away, it can irritate the gums, causing additional issues. The tongue can also harbor bacteria that produce foul odors and bad breath, so make sure your child is brushing his tongue as well.
Dry mouth. Saliva helps to cleanse the mouth. When your child's mouth is producing less saliva than normal, xerostomia may occur, which contributes to bad breath.
Bacteria on the Tongue. Most odor causing bacteria reside on the tongue. If you don't brush your tongue with a Colgate® 360 Toothbrush, odor causing bacteria will accumulate and cause bad breath.
Healthy teeth are integral to a child's overall health and well being. You can help your child avoid bad breath by developing an oral care routine.
Most of the time, your child's bad breath will go away once you implement better oral hygiene. However, some children may experience chronic bad breath. If a dentist determines that your child's mouth is healthy, you may be referred to a primary care physician for additional tests to diagnose the underlying cause of the halitosis.