Bad Breath In Children: True Causes

                

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Poor oral hygiene:

halitosis or bad breath in both adults an children is often caused by poor oral hygiene. Bad breath causing bacteria is attracted by food particles in the mouth especially the back of the tongue and throat, nose, and between teeth.

Poor Dentition:

The process of growing new teeth in children is known as dentition. And a major cause of bad breath in children often occurs during this period. Poor oral hygiene lead to plaque,cavities,gingivitis with food being trapped inside cavities and in between teeth. This creates a haven for bacterial activities, which in turn produces volatile sulfur compounds, otherwise known as bad breath.

Postnasal Drip:

The glands in your nose perform an important function of producing mucus that help moisten and clear nasal passages. It humidifies, traps and removes inhaled foreign matter, thereby preventing infection.

But certain disorders can cause excessive secretion of mucus with dripping at the back of nose. This is called post nasal dripping. This is one of the most common causes of bad breath in children. Major culprits in this disorder are allergies, recurrent colds or persistent sinus infection.

Foreign body in nasal passages:

Children often stick in stuff into their noses. Besides the obvious trauma this behavior can cause, foreign and bad breath causing objects get introduced into the nasal passages. You will usually be alerted to a problem by noticing a greenish discharge from one nostril. this can also mean that an object may be blocking the other nostril.

Breathing through the mouth:

children can breath through the mouth secondary to episodes of allergies or enlarged adenoids. This activity causes the mouth to become dry thereby predisposing it to bad breath. Also be aware that certain medications can cause dry mouth. Production of saliva is essential for the elimination of bad breath causing bacteria.

Whatever the situation with your kid's bad breath, you really need to see a Physician for a correct diagnosis and timely treatment.

Dr. Joseph K. Egbebike is a health care expert who regularly contributes articles to several online magazines. For additional information about Bad Breath Remedies go to http://www.bad-breath-remedies.net