Bad breath in children may be caused by bad habits, Helicobacter pylori infection and other reasons. Commonly used methods include cleaning the mouth, medication, and surgery if necessary.
1. Bad habits: If the child has not developed good hygiene habits of cleaning the mouth every morning and evening, or if the child has caries and does not clean up the food left in the cavity in time after eating, it may cause bad breath. Parents should guide their children to develop good hygiene habits, clean the mouth, and if there are caries, they should take their children to treat caries as soon as possible in order to eliminate bad breath.
2. Helicobacter pylori infection: Helicobacter pylori infection can directly produce sulfide, causing bad breath. Clinical treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection usually choose drugs for quadruple therapy, such as rabeprazole + clarithromycin + amoxicillin + bismuth pectin. Regular checkups are needed during the use of the medication to observe the efficacy and to prevent H. pylori infection from causing other diseases such as gastritis.
Parents are advised to take their children to the hospital for a relevant examination to determine the cause of bad breath and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.