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waterspout4
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Kelly
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toddler bad breath-what to do?
He is 14 months and has had some horrible breath lately. It's just been since he got sick and isn't eating like he normally does. Should I start toothpaste? Chop up a tic-tac? (Joke)
TIA!!!!
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Posted 11/7/08 3:32 PM  |
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2BEANS
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Tina
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
 Puffs work great with dd.. makes her breath smell fruity. I also brush her teeth with nonflouride baby toothpaste.. berry flavor.
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| Posted 11/7/08 3:34 PM |
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stayandjohn
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
I'd make sure he didnt have a red throat, bad breath is usually a sign of a sore throat.
If not, infant/toddler toothpaste
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| Posted 11/7/08 3:47 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
Bad Breathe in toddlers usually means a post nasal drip- the mucous hides behind the tonsilar pillar causing halitosis.
He is too young for any type of rinses, the only thing to do is use non fluoridated toothpaste with a flavor- and if you could try and brush his tongue.
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| Posted 11/7/08 3:50 PM |
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waterspout4
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
Posted by stayandjohn
I'd make sure he didnt have a red throat, bad breath is usually a sign of a sore throat.
If not, infant/toddler toothpaste
He does have a sore throat. But I thought I couldn't do anything with that anyway, except Tylenol.
Message edited 11/7/2008 4:00:55 PM.
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| Posted 11/7/08 4:00 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
Bad breathe can be a sign of a stomach issue too. Also if it gets worse make sure he didn't stick any food up his nose. We have had a few toddlers do that at my day care and the Dr had to pull it out.
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| Posted 11/7/08 4:02 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
I have been using toothpast since around 7 months with Mikayla...it is not minty but definitely gets rid of the "baby breath"  
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| Posted 11/7/08 4:12 PM |
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dawnygirl25
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
I have been using the toddler toothpaste since 12 mths with Aly - no flouride one. its berry flavored and seems to help.
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| Posted 11/7/08 8:17 PM |
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cloddy
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Re: toddler bad breath-what to do?
bad breath can be a sign of an infection. I would take DC to the ped and ask
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| Posted 11/8/08 9:03 AM |
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