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    Default Toddler Bad Breath

    Martie has horrible bad breath. I think it's from her soymilk or something. Her fruity Oral-B Little Bear toothpaste is doing nothing for it. Are we alone in this? Is there a solution?


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    Default RE: Toddler Bad Breath

    When you brush teeth maybe start brushing her tongue?
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    Sonia,

    When did you notice this? Has it been going on for awhile? The reason I ask is b/c Ellie had stomatitis, an immune system infection that manifests itself in the mouth, about 6 weeks ago. It gave her terrible (I mean horrid halitosis, LOL) breath. The other symptom was badly swollen, red gums. I don't mean to alarm you--my bets are against it, but I wanted to let you know about our experience.

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    Default RE: Toddler Bad Breath

    Gwen consistently has sour breath, I think from all the milk she drinks. I don't think it's a health issue in our case, although it is worse when she's congested. You're right, the toddler toothpaste doesn't touch it. :( If anyone has a remedy, I'd love to hear it!

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    Martie's gums are fine. But her breath is sour, just like Gwen's. I'll keep a look out for her gums though.

    -Sonia
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    Jack"s, too. I think it might be the soy milk.
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    Same here. Funny you posted this today, as DH just tonight said, "Have you noticed that she has bad breath?" We also use the Oral B bear toothpaste, and she is not a very willing brusher. Argh.



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    Default RE: Toddler Bad Breath

    Lil'bit had this for a short while too...was driving me crazy especially trying to nurse her sheesh that breath was sickenly sweet! I simple brushed her teeth with a tiny bit of regular toothpaste mixed in with her oral b (I think thats the kind we use). It did the trick with just one brushing. I know you can use a tiny bit at a time, especially if you have well water they suggest it so they get the flouride. HTHs

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    Have you tried flossing yet? I notice that Ds does have some morning breath sometimes...but we brush with regular toothpaste now and I don't notice it other times.
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    Sorry to hijack,

    Melanie, when/how did you teach your DS to rinse? I don't trust my DS to spit out the water but then again, I haven't tried.
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