Get Rid Bad Breath

This page is dedicated to some common “non-tooth” problems found in the mouth. It will be updated from time to time. Mouth Ulcers (Aphthous Ulcers, Canker Sores) Cold Sores (Fever Blisters, Labial Herpes) Angular Chelitis (Cracked Lips) Lichen Planus Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers, sometimes called canker sores, are a common affliction. Often they are simply [...]

Bad breath is a problem that plagues not only adults, but often toddlers as well. Bad breath can be caused by a variety of things. These can include: – Bad dental hygiene practices. A buildup of tartar, gum problems such as gingivitis, or even a tooth infection or abscess can be responsible for your toddler [...]

Dental Health and Canker Sores Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores: Simple canker sores. These may appear three or four times a year and last up to a week. They typically occur in people between 10 [...]

When a toddler has bad breath, it is the parents that usually panic and wonder what they did wrong for their child to have this issue. One of the myths regarding children is that they do not contract foul breath because as babies, they have the sweetest smelling breath. That is one of the myths [...]

Bad breath is usually associated more with adults but a toddler’s bad breath is also possible. For this, the unpleasant mouth odor could be from a variety of things such as items placed in the toy that have not been properly cleaned to include a teething ring or pacifier from dehydration and even from small [...]

Halitosis in adults is relatively common – we all worry about it – but toddler bad breath is much more unusual. This is probably because the most common causes of halitosis, such as gum disease and post nasal drip, are generally only seen in adults. When we notice that the breath of a child is [...]

Canker Sores Cold Sores Only occur inside the mouth Mostly on outside of mouth – sometimes on the inside of the mouth, but only on “hard” surfaces (palate) Not Contagious Contagious Not Viral (not caused by a virus) Caused by Viruses Caused by damage to oral tissue, often by sodium lauryl sulfate, a common foaming [...]

A: First, I want to reassure you that you are not the only parent whose child has bad breath (halitosis). In fact, a study published in Pediatric Dentistry in 2003 showed that 23 percent of young children had halitosis. In kids, as in adults, tongue coating, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), and tooth decay are [...]

This Week’s Question: I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related? Definitely. Bad breath is often a symptom of dry mouth, a lack of saliva. The medical term for this condition is “xerostomia.” Other symptoms [...]

By Fred Cicetti August 10, 2007 The Healthy Geezer • Ask Fred a Question • News for Seniors • More about Senior Consumers Q. I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related? A. Definitely. Bad [...]