Patient's question:
Age: About one week. Description of illness: Halitosis. Breakfast was not eaten much. Previous treatment and effectiveness: No treatment has been received. Help desired: Chinese medicine or Western medicine.Doctor's answer:
The issue of bad breath in children should first be addressed by visiting the dental department to check for any decayed teeth. When there are decayed teeth, food can remain trapped in the damaged teeth for a long time, combined with the action of bacteria, producing a (rotten smell). Teeth and periodontal problems should be treated, and after treatment, the bad breath in the mouth will disappear. Additionally, attention should be paid to oral hygiene. The mother can use clean gauze dipped in light salt water to gently rub the surface of the teeth and the tongue in the morning and evening. After feeding, it is recommended to drink one or two sips of clean water to clean the mouth. If dental diseases and periodontal abnormalities are ruled out, a visit to the traditional Chinese medicine department may be considered. If the child has poor spleen and stomach function, digestive problems, or bad breath in the mouth, this may also occur. Furthermore, when upper respiratory infections are accompanied by oral infections, bad breath may also appear. However, after the short-term oral infection subsides, the bad breath will disappear. In summary, bad breath in the mouth should not be ignored, and it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible.