Smelly breath in 4 yr old

[DiscoDizzy]

DD1 has smelly breath. She brushes twice a day and i've read she should brush her tongue which we'll do, but has anyone else experienced this and what advice can you give me.

Does she suffer from adenoid or tonsil problems? They can be a cause of bad breath.

when did she last go to the dentist?

Is it all the time? We always find dd's breath smells when they are poorly - just a cold can make a big difference.

jalopy - not that i know of
twig - less than 6 months (but due in feb so i'll mention it
debbie - yeah i think its all the time, but DH hasn't noticed it.

Have to say I am quite fanatical about cleaning teeth etc, its just she's got this really strange smell. Its not a dirty smell, just a strange smell, which obviously I appear to be struggling to describe!

interested in this as our ds not yet two can turn heads at a few inches and i keep wondering whether yo take him to gp

Remembered this article:

observer.guardian.co.uk/life/story/0,,429800,00.html

Doesn't sound like it's as bad as that, but it's an interesting idea.

could be digestive problems or have read worms can cause this? do not want to worry you but something to consider perhaps

worms aargh!

redamdiral - will read article.

smelly breath, like pear drops can be a sign of diabetes too. I noticed it with ds2, but didn't connect it with diabetes until he started weeing and drinking loads of water.

its not rotten but not pleasant
no worms - still in nappies

just wanted to say my dd has this to (3.9yrs) not awful but just smells like constant morning breath.

mine get this when they have a cold, or sometimes when new teeth are coming.

good description glitter!!! hits the nail on the head infact....what is it?

cadelaide - he does have a cold and probably teething!

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