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Old 03-30-2006, 08:46 PM
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Question Mysterious bad breath!

My dd just recently (March 5-ish or so) has gotten bad breath....so I cranked up the toothbrushing time, added floss and mouthwash and scheduled a dentist appt. Her breath was so bad, that I figured she needed a bath the first time I remember smelling it. Well, the dentist said no cleaning needed, no cavities and suggested it was systemic and that we should start feeding her yogurt. She eats a yogurt EVERY morning without exception (for the past 2 months or so), so I added a fiber chewable supplement every other day and scheduled a dr appt. The dr said give her yogurt and fiber, I was already doing this! Now I am at a loss......I thought it was constipation, but I monitor her toilet closely and she's moving her bowels daily (regular looking too) BUT the bad breath still hasn't gone away....it hasn't even gotten better..... It smells like a dirty diaper. I even made sure she wasn't just eating the unthinkable.....but even her freshly brushed teeth can't mask the odor that still lurks. I am at a loss, so I am appealing to the general population of parents to help me out....has ANYONE experienced mysterious bad breath in a 4-5 yr old???
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