bad breath

[kosh]

About a month or two ago my 3yo developed bad breath. Before that every time he had bad breath it was only for a few days and associated with some infection/cold. This time it also started with a cold, but it hasn't gone away. His diet hasn't changed.

I took him to the doctor and he said that it is likely to be his adenoids, and gave us some saline drops for his nose.

Any other suggestions/experiences?

 

[AngelUK]

No advice, just wanted to send hugs xx

 

[_jellybean_]

Do you brush his tongue, and brush (floss if needed) twice a day? Sorry I don't have more advice.

 

[kosh]

Do you brush his tongue, and brush (floss if needed) twice a day? Sorry I don't have more advice.

yes, we do brush teeth and tongue twice a day.
as I said his diet or habits haven't changed and tbh it doesn't seem to be the typical smell you'd expect due to food and/or mouth bacteria. I guess I trust the doctor that it could be his adenoids I was just wondering how common this was and if someone had any more advise.

based on the number of replies, it seems it's very odd


eta: found this
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/mouth-health-does-your-ch_b_487408.html

 

[_jellybean_]

Hope I didn't hurt your feelings mentioning brushing...so many kids that I meet don't have great oral hygiene. I didn't when I was a child and I've had to get so much work done so I try to encourage others to make sure they're brushing/flossing.

I read your article. My son has to see an ENT b/c of ear infections (recurrent) and they mentioned taking out his adenoids. I hope your lo's breath gets better--hopefully the saline will help.

Do you brush his tongue, and brush (floss if needed) twice a day? Sorry I don't have more advice.

yes, we do brush teeth and tongue twice a day.
as I said his diet or habits haven't changed and tbh it doesn't seem to be the typical smell you'd expect due to food and/or mouth bacteria. I guess I trust the doctor that it could be his adenoids I was just wondering how common this was and if someone had any more advise.

based on the number of replies, it seems it's very odd


eta: found this
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/mouth-health-does-your-ch_b_487408.html

 

[kosh]

no worries!
I too had bad oral hygiene so I am very concerned about it too

 

[charlie15]

Sophia has had a couple of episodes of bad breath recently too, so you're not alone. We brush teeth and tongue twice a day and like with you no change in diet. Very bizzare, but it did clear up on its own. I was considering a trip to the dentist but then it all went. If it returns I probably will, mainly to get her gums looked at as that is the most likely cause of bad breath.

 

[Louise73]

Check there's nothing stuck up the nose that could be decaying? An old pea or something x

 

[Natsku]

Maria has really bad breath, the doctor said its likely due to reflux in her case.

 

[Tigerlilyb]

I have GERD and get episodes of awful breath, gaviscon usually sorts it out. Maybe try avoiding acidic foods for a while?