Bad breath

**bubbies4me** · 16-02-2011 20:54

Does anyone know how to get rid of bad breath in a toddler?

DD has really bad

breath lately and i dont know how to fix it.

She eat fresh fruit and veg and we brush her teeth.

Any suggestion on what could be causing this and how to fix it?

**buster** · 16-02-2011 21:06

I have found with my kids that if they have bad breath they are usually coming down with a cold. How long has it been going on?

**amazonbaby** · 16-02-2011 21:07

I find that my DD gets bad breath when she is getting sick. It usually resolves itself once she is over the illness.

**bubbies4me** · 16-02-2011 21:09

she had had it for about 2 weeks.

She has a runny nose (clear) and that has been for about a week.

She has also just cut her bottom eye teeth

**krystallxx** · 16-02-2011 21:09

H usually has bad breath when his thirsty .. More so after a sleep if his been reasonably warm and/or sweating.

**Mrs Molly Coddle** · 16-02-2011 21:27

There also might be something stuck up her nose

**c38** · 16-02-2011 21:30

SNAP Mrs Molly Coddle
Could be something up the nose...highly sus if its mostly one nostril thats ouzing.
Could also be a tonsil, sinus, or ear infection

**bubbies4me** · 16-02-2011 22:06

Originally Posted by Mrs Molly Coddle

There also might be something stuck up her nose

Nah nothing up her nose, it both that is running.

**WorkingClassMum** · 16-02-2011 22:11

there are three main causes for bad breath in kids

onset of a cold/throat infection/medical condition
poor oral hygiene
dehydration

*IF* these three aren't evident, then maybe see a Dr - especially as it's been ongoing