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My son having bad smell in the mouth
My son having bad smell in the mouth however he is doing brush daily please advise how to avoid this
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Hi, please make sure to clean the tongue too everytime when he brushes his teeth.
Also brushing teeth and cleaning tongue is mandatory at night, and rinse mouth after every meal.
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Hello. You need to rule out any tartar deposits in his teeth, any cavities and any tonsil stones that he may have since these can also cause bad smell. Get a dental and pharyngeal check up done by dentist and ENT respectively.
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Hello
Bad breath usually bcz of three issues like poor oral hygiene, throat issue,stomach issue
If it is bcz of poor oral hygiene brush twice daily, or if deposition is thr get it cleaning done
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This need to full mouth ultrasonic scaling
(Deep cleaning) Along gums.
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after scaling:- use vantej tooth paste for 2time
hexidine mouth wash
if gums swallow than use rexidine M fort gel
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follow up for 6month gap
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Maybe due to poor oral hygiene
Brushing teeth in night is important
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In children, bad smell from mouth can be due to a variety of reasons apart from just teeth.
Frequent viral like colds &flus ,tonsil infection/enlargement ,stomach issues like constipation can all cause bad breath.
From teeth point of view ,inadequate oral hygiene ,cavities and inadequate water intake are the main reasons.
Best to visit dentist who can advise oral hygiene measures with proper tooth brushing technique, cleaning and fillings if required and are contributory.
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Visit Dentist
Health Tips
Supervised brushing
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Despite of brushing , some bacteria can accumulate over the teeth near gums in form of deposits contributing to bad smell. However untidy tounge can also be a culprit for bad smell .so you need to check it up clearly and assist him in proper tounge cleaning. If there are deposits on teeth you will have to get it cleaned at a dental clinic
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Hello
Kindly clean his tongue too daily
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Dr. Anubha Gupta
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Raipur
If the mouth is clean, the cause is often from the stomach :
Poor digestion.
Worm Infestation (Very Common in Children)
Check for teeth grinding or if
Child has low appetite
Constipation might also be the cause.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Kindly attach pic for better suggestions.
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Brushing twice daily is not imp, the way he is brushing is important
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Please maintain the habit of brushing twice daily morning at night and also tongue cleaning is must
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Dr. Nishtha Gilhotra
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Get professional cleaning done if there are yellowish deposits and proper tongue cleaning... definitely go for before bed toothbrushing
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Dr. Birti Singh
Dentist
6 yrs exp
New Delhi
We can consult, see the mouth and give you a better response. Will check for any tiny cavities which can contribute to smell, guide you with correct toothpaste, brush, and other small habits that are easy to do and go a long way!
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