Question
What are the causes of bad breath in children?
Answer
Bad breath in children can have many common causes. Some temporary bad breath may be due to consuming spicy foods such as scallions, garlic, and leeks, but this is relatively rare. Common causes of children’s bad breath include the impact of snacking on digestive function or gastrointestinal diseases, such as Helicobacter pylori infection. If you smell an egg-like odor in your child’s mouth, it may be due to indigestion; if you detect a foul smell, it could be caused by inflammation inside the child’s mouth; a sour taste in the mouth might indicate baby gastrointestinal dysfunction; and a blood-like smell may be associated with bleeding disorders, such as nosebleeds or gastrointestinal bleeding. If your child has a problem with bad breath, it is recommended that you consult a doctor as soon as possible and take your child to the hospital for a check-up to determine if there are any health issues.