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How do I prevent bad breath in my 14 month old?
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thebigachiever asked:
He has 8 teeth…4 upper and 4 lower all frontal.
He’s been nibbling at most of what we the grownups eat and so we now have to brush his teeth. Because of his age, we do not use toothpaste…just a moist brush to physically remove the little food deposits here and there. I’ve noticed recently that he’s been having a slight mouth odor and I do not like this. I’d really like to know what to do to prevent this.
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He has 8 teeth…4 upper and 4 lower all frontal.
He’s been nibbling at most of what we the grownups eat and so we now have to brush his teeth. Because of his age, we do not use toothpaste…just a moist brush to physically remove the little food deposits here and there. I’ve noticed recently that he’s been having a slight mouth odor and I do not like this. I’d really like to know what to do to prevent this.
Rapid Cure for Bad Breath
December 27th, 2007 at 8:36 am
they have baby toothpaste now.
that might help.
maybe give him some herbs to chew on!
like mint.
cut it up and put it in or on top of something.
December 30th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
just rince his mouth w water they have that tooth paste w the lil bear on it its safe for them to swallow also
December 30th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Try Baby Orajel toothpaste for infants or toddlers. And try not to give the baby sugary things like cookies or juice. Try giving him fresh fruit for vitamin C and avoid sugary juices. Hope that helps.
January 1st, 2008 at 7:37 am
Orajel has Little Bear toothpaste for the little ones. Perfectly safe. I used it on both of my little ones. Get a nice small toothbrush and use that with the toothpaste. Any store like Wal mart has it.
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January 1st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
You do need to use a mild baby toothpaste to thoroughly clean.
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Why are you worried about a slight mouth odor for a 14 month old?? Babies are full of smells, some lovely some not so much lol Poor baby..this post made me sad
(and I am a mother of two)
January 3rd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
You can use Orajel’s toddler training toothpaste with a picture of Little Bear on the front of it, it contains no fluoride. Make sure that you clean his tongue and gums too, not just his teeth.
Are you sure that he doesn’t have a cold or flu coming on? That will cause foul breath too.
Good luck!
January 6th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Baby orajel toothpaste can be swollowed. It comes in a fruity flavor – not mint – but helps with hygene. It also comes with a rubber thimbol type thing for you to put on your finger and rub on his gums and teeth.
January 7th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
And don’t use adult toothpaste it is not good for thier teeth (enamel is different as is the toothpaste itself) as adult toothpaste is only good for..yup you guessed it adults..
January 10th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Try Orajel Training Toothpaste. It’s floride free, so it’s safe to swallow and it should kill those bad germs that are giving him stinky breath.
Good luck!
January 11th, 2008 at 12:10 am
The odor may not be from his teeth. May be coming from bacteria in his sinuses and tonsils. Not enough bacteria to make him sick but enough to produce that odor. My son has had this problem off and on for a few years. He is scheduled to have his tonsils removed (for severe snoring) and the ENT says this problem should disappear.
Over time, if you notice his breath gets worse right before he gets sick, you’ll know it’s this.