What Causes Bad Breath In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

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Mon, 15 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi
My daughter is 6 1/2 years old. From past one week bad smell is coming from mouth, she only Brush once a Day and she is using Aquafresh Bigteeth Tootth paste.
Can you tell me how to get rid of Bad breathe/smell

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice her
Plenty of fluids ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily &
ask her to brush teeth twice a day using medicated toothpaste .

Hope it is helpful to you . If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

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