Smell from the mouth in children

The appearance of an unpleasant odor from the mouth is always a sign of illnesses, malfunctions in the body, sometimes quite serious. That's why it's so important not to leave the situation without attention, and not try to disguise. If you or your child has a smell from the mouth - this is a signal to action.

First of all, let's consider the causes of bad breath from a child's mouth:

In cases of odor from the mouth with stomatitis, gum disease, etc., it is possible to mask the smell or try to eliminate it with the help of purely hygienic procedures, but do not forget about the real reason for its appearance. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the source of infection, and oral hygiene remains, albeit an important, but still a minor procedure.

Treatment of bad breath from children

As you can see, there are a lot of possible causes for the appearance of bad breath from the mouth of the child and every specific case requires an accurate diagnosis and the appointment of an adequate treatment. You can try to get rid of the odor from the mouth folk remedies - rinse your mouth with infusions and decoctions of herbs (aira, oak bark, wormwood, yarrow, echinacea, calendula, myrrh with aloe juice, etc.). Such rinses are good both as prophylaxis and as an additional remedy in the treatment of, for example, stomatitis, inflammation of the gums, throat, glands, etc.

An excellent antiseptic is a solution of chlorophyll, which is sold in pharmacies in the form of sprays and liquid solutions. Use it in accordance with the instructions.

If the child's tongue is covered with a thick layer of plaque, clean it by hand, using a special scraper for cleaning the tongue, special attachments on toothbrushes or a conventional inverted teaspoon. It is best to teach the children daily, during the cleaning of the teeth to clean the tongue and the inner surface of the cheeks.

A good effect is the reception of herbal teas, for example, ginger and peppermint. These teas can be brewed and drunk both individually and together. Take them better after a while after eating - ginger normalizes digestion, and mint breaths are refreshingly refreshing.

Thus, if you have an unpleasant smell from the mouth of a child, it is better to immediately go to the pediatrician, to conduct a full examination and find out what exactly caused it.