We’ve probably all known someone with bad breath. It can be uncomfortable to engage in discussion with someone whose breath smells downright foul. It’s also a sensitive topic to broach and a very common concern – after all, Americans spend an estimated $3 billion each year on breath freshening products. Kids with bad breath, however, may have less awareness regarding their breath and what it means for their health. Parents need to monitor their child’s oral care, and address signs that something may be amiss.
Several sources of bad breath, including diet and dry mouth, both boil down to bacteria. The most common odor-causing bacteria are located on the tongue, particularly toward the back where they tend to be undisturbed. If neglected during cleaning, it’s a prime breeding ground for bacteria to feed on leftover food particles, dead skin cells, and mucus. In addition to the tongue, less common offenders include build-up between the teeth and below the gum line, increasing the bad odor. In addition to inconsistent oral care, there are additional common reasons for mild cases of bad breath.
Most of us are familiar with the term ‘morning breath’ – a common reference to oral odor experienced in the early hours after waking up. Morning breath can be attributed to a dry mouth, as a result of inactivity during the night, fueling bacteria production. Saliva is a natural defense against these offenders, and saliva production slows down the longer the mouth is inactive. If your child suffers from chronic dry mouth, the same principles apply whether it’s morning or not. Additionally, food particles (especially sugars) remaining in the mouth encourage bacteria growth. All of this adds up to increasingly unpleasant and embarrassing odors.
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We’ve probably all known someone with bad breath. It can be uncomfortable to engage in discussion with someone whose breath smells downright foul. It’s also a sensitive topic to broach and a very common concern – after all, Americans spend an estimated $3 billion each year on breath freshening products. Kids with bad breath, however, may have less awareness regarding their breath and what it means for their health. Parents need to monitor their child’s oral care, and address signs that something may be amiss.
Several sources of bad breath, including diet and dry mouth, both boil down to bacteria. The most common odor-causing bacteria are located on the tongue, particularly toward the back where they tend to be undisturbed. If neglected during cleaning, it’s a prime breeding ground for bacteria to feed on leftover food particles, dead skin cells, and mucus. In addition to the tongue, less common offenders include build-up between the teeth and below the gum line, increasing the bad odor. In addition to inconsistent oral care, there are additional common reasons for mild cases of bad breath.
Most of us are familiar with the term ‘morning breath’ – a common reference to oral odor experienced in the early hours after waking up. Morning breath can be attributed to a dry mouth, as a result of inactivity during the night, fueling bacteria production. Saliva is a natural defense against these offenders, and saliva production slows down the longer the mouth is inactive. If your child suffers from chronic dry mouth, the same principles apply whether it’s morning or not. Additionally, food particles (especially sugars) remaining in the mouth encourage bacteria growth. All of this adds up to increasingly unpleasant and embarrassing odors.
