What to do if an 8-year-old child has bad breath

For eight-year-old children, they are in the period of growth. During this period, their bodies grow faster, so many mothers will supplement their babies with a lot of calcium and trace elements to prevent the babies from lacking these substances as much as possible and improve their resistance. However, some babies will suddenly have bad breath, which makes mothers very puzzled. So what should they do if eight-year-old children have bad breath?

Common causes of bad breath in children include:

1. There are bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract that can easily decompose ammonia, such as Helicobacter pylori.

2. Children whose staple food is dairy products, or who only eat meat but no vegetables, have a lot of ammonia in their gastrointestinal tract because their food is all protein, and are prone to bad breath. That’s why we often say “sucklings”. There are bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract that can easily decompose ammonia, such as Helicobacter pylori. Children whose staple food is dairy products, or who only eat meat but no vegetables, have a lot of ammonia in their gastrointestinal tract because their food is all protein, and are prone to bad breath. That’s why we often say “sucklings”.

3. Tooth decay and periodontal disease will cause long-term bad breath.

4. Simple herpes can cause gingivitis and bad breath, just like periodontal disease.

5. If you have yellow nasal discharge for more than four or five days in a row and have bad breath that has only recently appeared, sinusitis may be the culprit. Therefore, the bad breath should not be related to the previous rotavirus or bronchiolitis, nor is it due to incomplete treatment. If you experience the above-mentioned symptoms such as swollen gums, severe tooth decay, and persistent yellow nasal discharge, you need to see a doctor. Otherwise, bad breath can often be improved as you grow older or eat more vegetables.