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Early education and guidance about diet, fluoride, tooth eruption and finger/pacifier habits can help ensure optimal dental health.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":358,"href":102,"path":359,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"Read more","/blog/when-should-i-take-my-child-for-their-first-dental-appointment",{"image":361,"question":371,"answer":372,"button":373},{"ID":362,"id":362,"title":363,"filename":364,"filesize":365,"url":366,"link":367,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":363,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":368,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":369},7314,"faq-pacifiers","faq-pacifiers.jpg",40026,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-pacifiers.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-pacifiers/","2025-07-25 22:02:40",{"thumbnail":370,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":366,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":366,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":366,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":366,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":366,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-pacifiers-150x150.jpg","How often should my child visit a pediatric dentist?","The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that most children visit the dentist at least twice a year. Some children need more frequent care and teeth cleanings because of increased risk of tooth decay, unusual growth patterns, or poor oral hygiene. Our pediatric dentists will help determine the best teeth cleaning schedule for your child.",{"type":104,"label":102,"aria_label":102,"href":102,"path":102,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},{"image":375,"question":385,"answer":386,"button":387},{"ID":376,"id":376,"title":377,"filename":378,"filesize":379,"url":380,"link":381,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":377,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":382,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":383},7319,"faq-sports-drinks","faq-sports-drinks.jpg",40085,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-sports-drinks.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-sports-drinks/","2025-07-25 22:02:44",{"thumbnail":384,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":380,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":380,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":380,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":380,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":380,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-sports-drinks-150x150.jpg","Why are \"baby teeth\" important?","Primary teeth have been labeled \"baby teeth.\" Primary teeth are necessary for proper chewing, speech, development of the jaws and esthetics. Care of the primary teeth is important, not only for proper function but also to avoid a number of unpleasant conditions, such as pain, that result from their neglect",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":358,"href":102,"path":388,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/why-baby-teeth-are-important",{"image":390,"question":404,"answer":405,"button":406},{"ID":391,"id":391,"title":392,"filename":393,"filesize":394,"url":395,"link":396,"alt":397,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":392,"status":157,"uploaded_to":398,"date":399,"modified":400,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":401,"height":401,"sizes":402},7344,"blog-teething-stage","blog-teething-stage.jpg",23254,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/blog-teething-stage.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/how-can-i-help-my-child-through-the-teething-stage/blog-teething-stage/","Baby in dentist chair",6004,"2025-07-28 19:58:29","2025-07-28 21:08:32",238,{"thumbnail":403,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":395,"medium-width":401,"medium-height":401,"medium_large":395,"medium_large-width":401,"medium_large-height":401,"large":395,"large-width":401,"large-height":401,"1536x1536":395,"1536x1536-width":401,"1536x1536-height":401,"2048x2048":395,"2048x2048-width":401,"2048x2048-height":401},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/blog-teething-stage-150x150.jpg","Does your child use a sippy cup?","Sippy cup or nursing bottle mouth (early childhood caries) is caused by frequent and lengthy exposure to liquids containing sugars (milk, breast milk, sports drinks, formula, soda, fruit juice) and can destroy your child’s teeth if not caught in time. It’s best to let us check your baby early, before his/her first birthday.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":358,"href":102,"path":407,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/all-about-baby-bottle-tooth-decayv",{"image":409,"question":419,"answer":420,"button":421},{"ID":410,"id":410,"title":411,"filename":412,"filesize":413,"url":414,"link":415,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":411,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":416,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":417},7308,"faq-baby-teeth","faq-baby-teeth.jpg",35075,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-baby-teeth.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-baby-teeth/","2025-07-25 22:02:35",{"thumbnail":418,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":414,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":414,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":414,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":414,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":414,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-baby-teeth-150x150.jpg","Does your child use a pacifier or suck his/her thumb?","This type of sucking is completely normal for infants and young children. It provides security and relaxation. Most children stop sucking their thumb or pacifier between two and four years of age with no harm to their teeth or jaws. However, children should cease these habits prior to the eruption of their permanent teeth.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":422,"href":102,"path":423,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"read more","/blog/will-thumb-sucking-or-using-a-pacifier-hurt-my-childs-teeth",{"image":425,"question":434,"answer":435,"button":436},{"ID":426,"id":426,"title":427,"filename":428,"filesize":429,"url":430,"link":431,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":427,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":368,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":432},7315,"faq-parent-exam","faq-parent-exam.jpg",49835,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-parent-exam.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-parent-exam/",{"thumbnail":433,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":430,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":430,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":430,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":430,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":430,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-parent-exam-150x150.jpg","Do you care for children with special needs?","Our pediatric dentists have an additional two years of advanced training beyond dental school. Their specialty education provided additional training that focused specifically on care for children with special needs. Additionally, our office is designed to be physically accessible to special patients.",{"type":104,"label":102,"aria_label":102,"href":102,"path":102,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},{"image":438,"question":448,"answer":449,"button":450},{"ID":439,"id":439,"title":440,"filename":441,"filesize":442,"url":443,"link":444,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":440,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":445,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":446},7316,"faq-should-see-pediatric-dentist","faq-should-see-pediatric-dentist.jpg",40617,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-should-see-pediatric-dentist.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-should-see-pediatric-dentist/","2025-07-25 22:02:41",{"thumbnail":447,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":443,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":443,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":443,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":443,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":443,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-should-see-pediatric-dentist-150x150.jpg","What are dental sealants and who can benefit from them?","The chewing surface of children’s teeth is most susceptible to cavities and least benefited from fluoride. Sealants are adhesive coatings that are applied to the tops of teeth and can be very effective in preventing tooth decay. Molars are the most decayed teeth because plaque accumulates in the tiny grooves of the chewing surfaces. 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Is that a problem?","Yes. Sports drinks can cause as many cavities as regular soda pop. During hot, strenuous activities, sports drinks may be helpful, however if they contain sugar, they can also cause cavities. Kids age 6 and up should aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":422,"href":102,"path":465,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/best-food-and-diet-recommendations-for-your-childs-teeth",{"image":467,"question":479,"answer":480,"button":481},{"ID":468,"id":468,"title":469,"filename":470,"filesize":471,"url":472,"link":473,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":469,"status":157,"uploaded_to":474,"date":475,"modified":476,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":401,"height":401,"sizes":477},7329,"blog-baby-bottle-tooth-decay","blog-baby-bottle-tooth-decay.jpg",11017,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/blog-baby-bottle-tooth-decay.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/all-about-baby-bottle-tooth-decay/blog-baby-bottle-tooth-decay/",5943,"2025-07-28 19:58:18","2025-07-28 20:01:50",{"thumbnail":478,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":472,"medium-width":401,"medium-height":401,"medium_large":472,"medium_large-width":401,"medium_large-height":401,"large":472,"large-width":401,"large-height":401,"1536x1536":472,"1536x1536-width":401,"1536x1536-height":401,"2048x2048":472,"2048x2048-width":401,"2048x2048-height":401},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/blog-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-150x150.jpg","If my child gets a cavity in a baby tooth, should it still be filled?","Yes! Primary or “baby” teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also hold space that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. Pain, infection of the gums and jaw, impairment of general health and premature loss of teeth are just a few problems that can happen when baby teeth are neglected.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":422,"href":102,"path":482,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/what-causes-tooth-decay-in-kids",{"image":484,"question":493,"answer":494,"button":495},{"ID":485,"id":485,"title":486,"filename":487,"filesize":488,"url":489,"link":490,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":486,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":351,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":491},7311,"faq-how-often","faq-how-often.jpg",41443,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-how-often.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-how-often/",{"thumbnail":492,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":489,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":489,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":489,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":489,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":489,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-how-often-150x150.jpg","When should my child start using toothpaste?","Children may start using fluoride toothpaste when the baby teeth erupt, but only under direct supervision by a parent. Use only a very small amount of toothpaste (about half the size of a pea) and wipe off the tooth and gums with a washcloth afterwards.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":358,"href":102,"path":496,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/five-facts-about-fluoride-for-kids",{"image":498,"question":508,"answer":509,"button":510},{"ID":499,"id":499,"title":500,"filename":501,"filesize":502,"url":503,"link":504,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":500,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":505,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":506},7323,"faq-why-are-baby-teeth","faq-why-are-baby-teeth.jpg",28865,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-why-are-baby-teeth.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-why-are-baby-teeth/","2025-07-25 22:02:46",{"thumbnail":507,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":503,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":503,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":503,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":503,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":503,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-why-are-baby-teeth-150x150.jpg","What is baby bottle tooth decay and how can I prevent it?","Baby bottle tooth decay is a pattern of rapid decay associated with prolonged nursing. It happens when a child goes to sleep while breast-feeding or bottle-feeding. During sleep, the flow of saliva is reduced and the natural self-cleansing action of the mouth is diminished. Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bedtime bottle.",{"type":104,"label":358,"aria_label":358,"href":102,"path":511,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},"/blog/all-about-baby-bottle-tooth-decay",{"image":513,"question":515,"answer":516,"button":517},{"ID":279,"id":279,"title":280,"filename":281,"filesize":282,"url":283,"link":284,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":280,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":286,"modified":287,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":514},{"thumbnail":290,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":283,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":283,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":283,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":283,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":283,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"Why should my child see a pediatric dentist instead of our regular family dentist?","Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty that focuses on the oral health of young people. Following dental school, a pediatric dentist spends two to three years in additional specialty training in the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special needs.",{"type":104,"label":102,"aria_label":102,"href":102,"path":102,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},{"image":519,"question":529,"answer":530,"button":531},{"ID":520,"id":520,"title":521,"filename":522,"filesize":523,"url":524,"link":525,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":521,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":526,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":527},7318,"faq-special-needs","faq-special-needs.jpg",35191,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-special-needs.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-special-needs/","2025-07-25 22:02:43",{"thumbnail":528,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":524,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":524,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":524,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":524,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":524,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-special-needs-150x150.jpg","What can parents do to help make dental experiences positive?","If parents have their own fear or anxiety about the dentist, they should not share those with their child. Dentistry has changed over the years, and it is important to allow their child the opportunity to like their dentist and their dental home. Parents can refer to the dentist and team as helpful and as friends. If the parents show they trust the dentist their child will too.",{"type":104,"label":102,"aria_label":102,"href":102,"path":102,"hash":102,"external":75,"color":328},{"image":533,"question":543,"answer":544,"button":545},{"ID":534,"id":534,"title":535,"filename":536,"filesize":537,"url":538,"link":539,"alt":102,"author":285,"description":102,"caption":102,"name":535,"status":157,"uploaded_to":158,"date":540,"modified":352,"menu_order":15,"mime_type":160,"type":161,"subtype":162,"icon":163,"width":288,"height":288,"sizes":541},7310,"faq-dental-sealants","faq-dental-sealants.jpg",51967,"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-dental-sealants.jpg","https://api-nuxt3.thetoothdoctors.com/globalData/global/faq-dental-sealants/","2025-07-25 22:02:37",{"thumbnail":542,"thumbnail-width":168,"thumbnail-height":168,"medium":538,"medium-width":288,"medium-height":288,"medium_large":538,"medium_large-width":288,"medium_large-height":288,"large":538,"large-width":288,"large-height":288,"1536x1536":538,"1536x1536-width":288,"1536x1536-height":288,"2048x2048":538,"2048x2048-width":288,"2048x2048-height":288},"https://southmoorkids.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets/wp-content/uploads/faq-dental-sealants-150x150.jpg","What do you recommend for busy families so they are making good dietary choices on a daily basis?","Diet plays a really important role for the development or risk for cavities. Eliminating chocolate milk or any juice all together is great, but moderation is key. Stay away from the sports drinks like Gatorade, Powerade and even sodas because they have a lot of acid. 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For patients with a pacifier habit, the most successful way to stop is to simply take the pacifier away. For thumb/finger habits, we recommend using a rewards calendar. 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Our weekends are often filled with the excitement of soccer games and horse shows, as we cheer on our children and their teammates. Animals hold a special place in my heart, with our family including two beloved dogs, a horse, and a lively group of backyard poultry. I’m an avid reader, finding delight in exploring the pages of various books across genres.\u003C/p>\n",{"image":603},{"content":319,"src":604,"webp":605,"alt":606,"options":319,"bgColor":102,"imageBackground":73,"reverseImage":73,"blueOverlay":73,"addLoader":73,"objectPosition":102,"backgroundSize":607,"forceAlt":102},"doctors/dr-lindsey-2.jpg","doctors/dr-lindsey-2.webp","Lindsey Battiste, DDS","cover","98",[610,616,669,695],{"acf_fc_layout":611,"content":612,"hash":102,"component_padding":614,"component_margins":615},"team_carousel_with_content",{"content":319,"header":594,"subheader":102,"body":613,"buttons":73,"options":319,"text_alignment":72,"button_alignment":329,"header_color":330,"body_color":331,"hero_header":73,"smaller_subheader":73},"\u003Cp>I firmly believe in following one’s passion, which for me, is pediatric dentistry. Each day presents new opportunities and challenges as I engage with the vibrant world of children’s oral health. Witnessing the growth and development of my young patients from childhood to adulthood is truly rewarding. Making dentistry enjoyable for kids is a priority, often lightening the atmosphere with my own brand of humor. I’m a firm believer in the power of early education in dental hygiene, knowing that small steps taken today can lead to significant impacts in the future.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>With over a decade of practice in Schenectady, I’ve become deeply rooted in the community, staying connected with families beyond dental care. 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Even kiddos who still get visits from the Tooth Fairy can practically knock you out with a whiff of their bad breath. And the odors get worse as they get older–just ask any parent of a teenager!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>What causes halitosis in children? And how do you fix bad breath in children? Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry is here to help kids of all ages achieve healthy smiles (and smells) as they grow up.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>“My child has bad breath all the time”\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>It’s a phrase uttered by frustrated and concerned parents everywhere. If your child has bad breath all the time, it could be due to one of many reasons.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Visiting a Schenectady board-certified pediatric dentist can help pinpoint the cause of your child’s bad breath, especially if it is related to poor oral hygiene, gum disease, or other dental concerns.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>You might be surprised to learn what causes halitosis in children–the list is quite extensive. Here are some of the most common reasons why children get bad breath.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Eating stinky food\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Let’s get the most obvious reason out of the way first. If your child regularly eats food with strong odors–such as garlic, onions, or smelly cheeses–these odors tend to linger, sometimes for hours afterward. Eating pungent foods less often can be an easy way to resolve their halitosis issues.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Too much junk food\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>There is a proven link between bad breath and higher consumption of junk food like candy and potato chips, which can become trapped between your child’s teeth. Parents have so many good reasons to limit junk food and encourage healthy eating–now you can add better-smelling breath to the list!\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Poor oral hygiene\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Poor oral hygiene is the most frequent reason why children have bad breath. If kids don’t brush or floss their teeth or tongue often enough–or effectively enough–food particles and plaque remain in their mouth, creating smelly bacteria that can affect their breath. This same bacteria also attaches to skin cells on the tongue if they do not brush their tongue properly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Fresh breath is one of the countless reasons why oral hygiene instructions for a child are so important. In addition to brushing and flossing, using a tongue scraper may be recommended by your Schenectady pediatric dentist.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Morning breath\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Yes, even kids get morning breath. The culprit is once again–you guessed it–bacteria. Everyone has odor-causing bacteria in their mouth, regardless of their age or how many teeth they have. Our saliva production slows down as we sleep, so fewer bacteria get washed away.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Gum disease and other dental concerns\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If plaque builds up between your child’s teeth or under their gum line, their gums may become infected, leading to halitosis. The same is true for cavities, loose fillings, abscessed teeth, or any other type of infection in your child’s mouth.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Scheduling regular visits at Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry starting at age one can help keep your child’s teeth, gums, and breath in the best possible shape.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Dry mouth\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Dry mouth causes bad breath in kids the same way that morning breath does. Because their mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva, food particles and bacteria don’t get washed away. The result: stinky breath.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Mouth breathing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Kids typically breathe through their mouths when they have a stuffy nose. This type of halitosis is temporary and should go away when their congestion clears up. If your child has chronic sinus problems or regularly breathes or sleeps with their mouth open, their bad breath may continue.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Sinus infections\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Sinus infections can cause bad breath in people of all ages. When mucus drips down the back of your child’s throat and sits on their tongue, bacteria go on a feeding frenzy, releasing foul-smelling odors.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Large tonsils\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>If your child has large tonsils or tonsils with deep pits, everything from oral and nasal secretions to food particles can get trapped. Tonsil stones can also develop in the pits, which produce an unpleasant smell as they decompose.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Other health conditions\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry, bad breath doesn’t necessarily mean there is something wrong with your child. But once your board-certified Schenectady pediatric dentist has ruled out other causes of halitosis, you may want to visit your pediatrician to be sure.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>How to fix bad breath in children\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Aside from regular dentist visits, there are many other things you can do to help keep your child’s breath smelling fresh. Some oral hygiene instructions for children include:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Make sure your child brushes and flosses their teeth and tongue at least twice a day (once after breakfast and once before bedtime).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Brush for at least two minutes each time. You can use a fun video, song, or app to make sure your child brushes long enough. Young children will likely need your help!\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Don’t forget your child’s tongue, especially if it looks white instead of pink. Brushing their tongue twice a day and/or in between meals can help prevent bad breath.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Drink plenty of water each day to ward off dry mouth.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Kick-start your child’s saliva production each day by eating breakfast and drinking fluids (preferably water or milk instead of sugary juices).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Feed your child raw fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber, such as apples and carrots. Not only are these foods healthy, but they help scrape away odorous bacteria as your child eats them.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Replace your child’s toothbrush every 2-3 months to keep it clean.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>(X)ylitol marks the spot\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>What kid doesn’t like chewing gum? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the suggested age for chewing gum is four years old and up. It might be hard to imagine a pediatric dentist recommending any type of gum, but xylitol gum is the exception.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Xylitol is a natural sugar that does not feed harmful bacteria like other sugars–and fewer bacteria means a fresher-smelling mouth. Studies have shown that xylitol can also reduce tooth decay and even help reverse the decay by replacing the minerals in tooth enamel.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Schedule an appointment at Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry today\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>We understand that some parents may feel uncomfortable telling their child they have bad breath, but halitosis is a component of oral health just like any other. You can count on our friendly and experienced team to treat your child with care and compassion, especially if the smell of their breath is a sensitive topic.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>By discovering the source of their halitosis and sharing oral hygiene instructions for children, the Schenectady team can give your child their best chance for a fantastic smile–and fresh breath to match. 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