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My 2yo 's breath smells of poo

7 replies

Queazy · 02/06/2016 19:49

We only went to the dentist last week and she said her teeth were really good. Now her breath smells like a nappy Sad Are we brushing badly? Or is this a sign of something else?

Any thoughts gratefully received!

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Whatthefreakinwhatnow · 02/06/2016 19:51

Oooh this has been on here before! turned out it was something stuck up the child's nose!

girlandboy · 02/06/2016 19:52

Have a look at her tonsils to see if there are any white deposits.

Imnotaslimjim · 02/06/2016 20:13

Either tonsil stones or something stuck up the nose

If the tonsils look ok, get DD to cover each nostril in turn, shut her mouth and blow. If there is a blockage there will be reduced air movement

Elllicam · 02/06/2016 20:22

Does it actually smell of poo? If so unlikely to be tonsil stones, could she be constipated? Has she had diarrhoea?

Queazy · 03/06/2016 11:53

She hasn't been constipated but wondering if it's due to her having a bit of a cold. I read somewhere that she might be breathing through her mouth and it's leading to a dry and smelly mouth. I'll keep an eye on her and take her to the Dr if it doesn't improve.

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Queazy · 03/06/2016 11:54

She hasn't been constipated but wondering if it's due to her having a bit of a cold. I read somewhere that she might be breathing through her mouth and it's leading to a dry and smelly mouth. I'll keep an eye on her and take her to the Dr if it doesn't improve.

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Hirosleaftunnel · 05/06/2016 11:28

Sinus infection, take her to the GP.

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