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Suggest Remedy For Bad Smell From Mouth

Hi! I have a1 yr old daughter and and since past 1 month I see that her mouth smells very bad , be it anytime of the day. She is eating all kind sof food now and has not started brushing yet . What can I do to prevent her mouth from smelling bad?
Mon, 21 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

As per your complain bad smell from the mouth of a 1 year old infant is most commonly due to poor oral hygiene leading to bacterial overgrowth and causing bad smell..

It can also be due to any decaying tooth/teeth or gum infection..
Persisting cold and sinus infections can be a cause..

As you have not started brushing her teeth, poor oral hygiene is appearing to be the culprit..

I would suggest you to consult a Pedodontist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done..
In case if there is any infection then it has to be treated accordingly..
In case if there is nothing ruled out then maintaining a good oral hygiene by cleaning teeth after feeding, giving plenty of water can help..
Start brushing her teeth daily...


Hope this helps..

Regards,
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Suggest Remedy For Bad Smell From Mouth

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. As per your complain bad smell from the mouth of a 1 year old infant is most commonly due to poor oral hygiene leading to bacterial overgrowth and causing bad smell.. It can also be due to any decaying tooth/teeth or gum infection.. Persisting cold and sinus infections can be a cause.. As you have not started brushing her teeth, poor oral hygiene is appearing to be the culprit.. I would suggest you to consult a Pedodontist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done.. In case if there is any infection then it has to be treated accordingly.. In case if there is nothing ruled out then maintaining a good oral hygiene by cleaning teeth after feeding, giving plenty of water can help.. Start brushing her teeth daily... Hope this helps.. Regards,