Question
How to treat the strong smell in my son’s mouth?
Answer
Uncovering the Source of Bad Breath: Almost everyone has experienced bad breath at some point, and it’s not uncommon for babies to have it either, often causing great concern for parents. This concern is justified, as baby bad breath can be a reflection of underlying conditions, and parents must take it seriously! Identifying the Source of the Smell: The mouth, as the entryway for necessary substances in the body, is a network of pathways. It contains teeth, gums, throat, tonsils, and various salivary glands. These connect to the nasal cavity, digestive tract, airways, and even the middle ear. Therefore, diseases in these areas can lead to bad breath. The smell of saliva also carries information about certain internal impurities. Oral Causes: Accumulated milk or food residue that hasn’t been cleaned promptly; large cavities with decayed matter; inflamed gums with bleeding or abscess tubes; oral ulcers, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, etc. After bacteria act on food residue, pus, and pus-like substances, indole, hydrogen sulfide, and amines are produced, causing a foul-smelling bad breath. Nasal Causes: Rhinitis or sinusitis; when babies play and insert foreign objects into their nostrils leading to rhinitis; nosebleeds also commonly cause bad breath. Gastrointestinal Causes: A type of digestion caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction…