Medical Insider – Dr. Rhodora T. Entero
Bad Breath, Sore Throat: Could It Be a Warning Sign of Tonsillitis?
(Part 4)
We have already presented some few tips for lessening tonsillitis-related halitosis when push comes to shove and these are: GARGLING, MEDICAL TREATMENT, TOSILLECTOMY, and CRYPTOLLYSIS.
The next question is: Can The Tonsils Be Cleaned at Home?
You can keep your tonsils nice and clean as well as germ-free through several ways, which includes the following: Humidifiers, Honey and warm tea, Licorice chewing gum, Ice chips and popsicles, Routine gargles with salt water, Clearing tonsil stones with coughing, Drinking apple cider vinegar or gargling with it, Consuming yogurt and other probiotic-rich foods, Using a Waterpik to remove debris or tonsil stones, Using diluted essential oils, like lemongrass or myrrh, to brush your teeth
Another question is: What are the Causes of Halitosis in Children?
Is the foul breath coming from your child literally leaving you in tears and affecting their social life? Perhaps they should change their dental hygiene regimen.
Even frequent brushing and flossing, however, may not always be enough to mask the bad odor emanating from his mouth. Find out what causes halitosis or bad breath in children.
Should you go for a tonsillectomy or is it a hygiene issue? Decide what to do next after learning the truth.
- Poor Oral Hygiene: First, observe how they brush their teeth. Frequent brushing and flossing remove plaque and food debris, both of which can lead to unpleasant odors.
Yes. Ironically, brushing can lead to bad breath if done haphazardly or in an incomplete manner.
These leftover bacteria can accumulate and cause gum irritation, tooth decay, and halitosis, to name a few problems. Gum disease, mouth sores, cavities, and other oral infections can release an unpleasant odor too.
The odor can be difficult to get rid of with regular brushing. Make sure you’re regularly take your child to the dentist for examinations and professional cleanings.
- Diet and Nutrition: There are times when microbial activity has nothing to do with your child’s foul breath. Strong spices, garlic, onions, and other foods and vegetables can give off an unpleasant odor.
Among adults, a common cause of halitosis is drinking alcohol and/or smoking tobacco. With children, it’s more about their food consumption.
Odiferous molecules enter the bloodstream during your child’s digestion and absorption of these foods, and they are subsequently progressively expelled through breathing and the lungs.
Foods high in protein, such as fish, cheese, and red meat can even worsen halitosis. If your child’s breath starts to smell bad, you might want to restrict some of these foul-smelling foods.
(TO BE CONTINUED)