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Had Foul Smelling Breath, Flatulence. No Diarrhea, Fever. What Can We Do To Get Source Of This Odour?
Hello, My nephew who is 3 yo, has had foul smelling breath and foul smelling flatulence . Actually, his breath and gas smell almost exactly alike. This has be evident to me for several days now. No diarrhea , fever . congestion or fever. Short of taking him to his Doctor, is there anything we can do to get at the source of this odor? Your suggestions will be greatly appriceated
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Hello,
Foul smelling breath in a 3 year old child may be due to-
Poor oral hygiene maintenance.
Decayed teeth resulting in food lodgement.
I would suggest you to visit a dentist and get a thorough evaluation done.
Meanwhile educate the child about toothbrushing and rinse mouth after every meals.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Hope this helps.
Foul smelling breath in a 3 year old child may be due to-
Poor oral hygiene maintenance.
Decayed teeth resulting in food lodgement.
I would suggest you to visit a dentist and get a thorough evaluation done.
Meanwhile educate the child about toothbrushing and rinse mouth after every meals.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Hope this helps.
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