Parents everywhere know the importance of raising their children with good dental habits. There are many long term benefits of proper brushing and flossing including lowering the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. But even in the short term, many adults and children practice oral care to keep their mouths looking and smelling clean. That is why it can be frustrating as a parent or a kid when dealing with bad breath. Bad breath isn’t just caused by a lack of brushing and flossing. There are actually many factors that may cause bad breath for you or your kids.
Everyone knows there are certain foods that cause bad breath. Garlic, onions, and other similar foods can cause bad breath for your kids. Simply washing out your mouth with mouthwash or waiting for time to pass can quickly get rid of bad breath. But it is important to note that bad breath caused by ingesting smelly foods is not a cause for concern.
Saliva is an important part of keeping your mouth clean and removing food particles. Breathing through your mouth especially while sleeping can cause dry mouth also known as xerostomia. The best way to counter this is to drink water throughout the day. Certain illnesses like a cold can also cause dry mouth and force you or your kids to need to breathe through their mouths.
Of course, the main cause of bad breath is poor dental hygiene. Food debris that gets stuck in your child’s mouth will cause bad breath if they do not properly brush and floss. It is recommended that children brush twice a day, floss daily, and in some cases use mouthwash to ensure that their mouths stay clean. Bad breath caused by poor dental hygiene is a sign of possible dental decay or gum disease. Tartar buildup also can cause bad breath and is linked to damage to your child’s teeth. One tip is that children also use their toothbrush to brush their tongue because the back of the tongue stores bacteria that can cause bad breath.
Of course, regular brushing and flossing may not be enough to address all of the dental problems you or your child may be facing. By scheduling a dental appointment with a local children’s dentist you can get your child’s teeth professionally cleaned twice a year. Dental cleanings go a long way in preventing future dental problems. Schedule an appointment with our dentists in Revere to help your kids improve their dental health.
Wazazi ulimwenguni pote wanajua umuhimu wa kulea watoto wao wakiwa na mazoea mazuri ya meno. Kuna faida nyingi za muda mrefu za brushing sahihi na flossing ikiwa ni pamoja na kupunguza hatari ya kuoza kwa meno na ugonjwa wa nywele. Hata hivyo, watu wazima na watoto wengi hujiandaa kwa ajili ya huduma ya mdomo ili kuhifadhi umbo na harufu safi. Kwa hiyo, inaweza kuwa vigumu kwa wazazi au watoto kukabiliana na harufu mbaya ya pumzi. Harufu mbaya ya pumzi haisababishwi tu na kukosa kupiga mswaki na kutumia kitambaa cha meno. Kuna sababu nyingi zinazoweza kusababisha pumzi mbaya kwa watoto wako. Kila mtu anajua kwamba kuna vyakula fulani vinavyosababisha pumzi mbaya. Vitunguu, vitunguu, na vyakula vingine vinavyofanana na hivyo vinaweza kusababisha pumzi mbaya kwa watoto wako. Kuosha mdomo wako kwa maji ya kuosha mdomo au kungoja muda upite kunaweza kuondoa haraka pumzi mbaya. Lakini ni muhimu kutambua kwamba pumzi mbaya inayosababishwa na kula vyakula vyenye harufu mbaya si jambo la kuogopesha. Mkojo ni muhimu katika kudumisha usafi wa mdomo na kuondoa chembe za chakula. Kupumua kwa njia ya mdomo, hasa wakati wa kulala, kunaweza kusababisha kinywa kavu, kinachojulikana pia kama xerostomia. Njia bora ya kukabiliana na hali hiyo ni kunywa maji kila siku. Ugonjwa kama vile homa unaweza kusababisha kinywa kavu na kukulazimisha wewe au watoto wako kupumua kupitia vinywa vyao. Bila shaka, kisababishi kikuu cha pumzi mbaya ni usafi mbaya wa meno. Vitu vilivyobaki katika kinywa cha mtoto wako vinaweza kusababisha pumzi mbaya ikiwa haujasafisha vizuri. Watoto wanapaswa kuosha meno yao mara mbili kwa siku, kutumia kitambaa cha kila siku, na kutumia maji ya kuosha mdomo ili kuhakikisha kwamba vinywa vyao viko safi. Pumzi mbaya inayosababishwa na usafi mbaya wa meno ni ishara ya uwezekano wa kuoza kwa meno au ugonjwa wa taya. Kuongezeka kwa tartar pia kunaweza kusababisha pumzi mbaya na kunahusiana na uharibifu wa meno ya mtoto wako. Kwa mfano, watoto wanaweza kutumia mswaki wao kuosha ulimi wao kwa sababu sehemu ya nyuma ya ulimi huwa na bakteria zinazoweza kusababisha pumzi mbaya. Hata hivyo, si lazima tufunge meno kwa kutumia kitambaa cha meno, kwa kuwa huenda ikawa vigumu kwa mtoto wako au wewe kutatua matatizo yote ya meno. Kwa kupanga tarehe ya kukutana na daktari wa meno wa watoto wa eneo hilo unaweza kufanya meno ya mtoto wako yasafishwe kwa ustadi mara mbili kwa mwaka. Kusafisha meno ni njia nzuri ya kuzuia matatizo ya meno wakati ujao. Panga miadi na daktari wetu wa meno ili kuwasaidia watoto wako kuboresha afya ya meno yao.