Daily Routine – start TODAY Brush twice daily Morning + night → use child toothpaste (Dabur Meswak Junior OR Colgate Kids) Gentle circle motion 2 min + tongue clean with soft brush
Oil pulling (safest & fastest) 1 tsp coconut oil → swish 3–5 min morning → spit (do with you, make it fun) → kills smell-causing bacteria instantly
Mouth rinse After meals: warm water + pinch rock salt → rinse 30 sec
Night: ½ tsp Triphala powder soaked in 1 glass water overnight → rinse with this water
Tongue scraping Use soft tongue cleaner nightly → white coating gone = smell gone
Diet – must follow Give daily: pomegranate, apple, carrot sticks (natural cleaners) Avoid completely: sweets, chocolates, biscuits, cold drinks, milk at night
Safe Medicine (if smell very strong) Gandhak Rasayan – 125 mg morning + night with honey
Must-Do Visit child dentist within 1 week → check for cavities/toothache → early filling stops smell permanently
Your child will have fresh breath very soon – don’t worry!
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Mix dant kanti with sesame oil and apply on teeth and gums rub with finger and do gargle. Avipattikar churan 1/4tsp mix with honey and can be given twice daily.take care to see he does not have constipation issues.
Hlo,
I understand your worry 🙏 Bad mouth smell (halitosis) in a 7-year-old child for >6 months with toothache usually has a treatable cause. Ayurveda + basic dental care can help very well.
🩺 Common Causes in Children- - Dental caries / tooth infection (most common, since toothache present) - Poor oral hygiene (brushing only once daily) - Tonsils debris / throat infection - Chronic cold, sinus, mouth breathing - Weak digestion (Ama)
👉 First rule: toothache = dental check compulsory - No medicine will fully work if there is decayed tooth or pus.
🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding Condition: Mukha Daurgandhya - Dosha: Kapha + Pitta - Root: Krimi (bacteria), Ama, Rakta dushti
✅ SAFE AYURVEDIC SOLUTION (7-Year-Old Child) 🔹 1️⃣ Oral Cleaning (MOST IMPORTANT) - Brush TWICE daily - Morning & night - Use soft brush - Use herbal toothpaste
🔹 2️⃣ Ayurvedic Mouth Rinse (Very Effective) - Triphala Water Gargle - Boil ½ teaspoon Triphala powder in 1 cup water - Cool till lukewarm - Gargle twice daily - Do NOT swallow ✔️ Removes bacteria ✔️ Reduces smell & tooth infection
🔹 3️⃣ If Toothache Present - Clove Oil (External use only) - Take 1 drop clove oil - Mix with ½ teaspoon coconut oil - Apply on painful tooth using cotton - 2 times daily ⚠️ Do not put directly, always dilute
🔹 4️⃣ Internal Medicine- 1) Gandhak Rasayan (Child dose) - Dose: ½ tablet once daily After food - Duration: 15–30 days ✔️ Reduces infection ✔️ Improves oral hygiene
2) Triphala Churna - Dose: ¼ teaspoon With: warm water At bedtime Daily × 1 month ✔️ Removes toxins causing smell
🍎 DIET RULES ❌ Avoid - Chocolates, toffees, bakery items - Cold drinks - Excess milk at night ✅ Give - Fruits (apple, pomegranate) - Warm water - Home food only
Tq
Hello, I totally get your point. A child with a bad breath that keeps happening is definitely alarming, especially if it has been going on for more than 6 months.
YOUR CONCERN
Age: 7 years Problem: Persistent bad breath (halitosis) Duration: >6 months Other symptoms: Toothach Oral hygiene: Brushes once daily
PROBABLE CAUSE of Bad Breath in Children
1. Poor Oral Hygiene One may not be able to clean the teeth thoroughly by brushing only once a day. Food remnants in the mouth become the source of the bad odor.
2. Dental Issues Decay (cavities) of the teeth, an infection of the gums or abscesses may be the factors that cause the most unbearable odors.
3. Tonsil / Throat Problems Enlarged tonsils or tonsil stones (mostly in children) may be the areas where bacteria get trapped.
4. Dry Mouth A lack of saliva flow can cause the mouth’s natural cleaning to be less efficient.
5. Digestive Issues Bad breath is also a side effect of constipation or indigestion.
6. Diet Eating sugary snacks, drinking milk, or frequent snacking can provide a good environment for bacteria that cause bad breath.
IMMEDIATE STEPS AT HOME
1. Oral Hygiene Brush twice daily with a soft-bristled children’s toothbrush
Use fluoride toothpaste Clean tongue gently (tongue scraper or soft brush) Floss once a day (if teeth are close together)
2. Mouth Rinse Simple saltwater rinse (½ tsp salt in 1 cup warm water) once daily If necessary, a child-safe herbal mouthwash may be used.
3. Diet
Avoid sugary snacks and candies Rinse with water or encourage drinking water to rid the mouth of dry areas
Introduce fruits and vegetables that are crunchy (apple, carrot) — they do natural cleaning
4. Oil Pulling (Optional, Gentle) About 1 teaspoon of sesame oil or coconut oil is swished for 1-2 minutes Spit it out and rinse your mouth Only for older children who are capable of following instructions
Medical Steps
1. Dentist Consultation A dentist needs to see if there are cavities, abscesses, or gum disease If there are cavities or infections, the dentist will fill the cavities or treat the infections
2. ENT Check-Up Determining the cause of tonsil stones, long-lasting throat infection, or sinus issues
3. General Health Check Occasionally, constipation, acid reflux, or other digestive problems can cause bad breath
Bad breath is seldom a sign of a serious health problem, but a persistent breath with a toothache should be treated
Early dental care is the best way to prevent bigger problems from developing
It’s important to keep up good oral hygiene routines throughout the day and not give in to lapses in care — this is how you will see results over time
With proper dental treatment and regular oral care, your child’s bad breath will go away within a few weeks, and the risk of future dental problems will be minimized.
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Bad mouth smell in children usually happens due to tooth infection, dirt and bacteria on the tongue, and weak digestion causing ama formation. Since your child also has toothache, the smell is most likely coming from a decayed or infected tooth. Until that tooth is treated, the smell will keep coming back. So consulting dentist is necessary along with medicines.
you can give Triphala churna 1/4 th teaspoon with warm water at night after food.
Balachaturbhadra churna 1/4 th teaspoon once daily in the morning with honey. Khadiradi vati 1/2-0-1/2 tab twice daily
For mouth cleansing, prepare Triphala decoction by boiling 1/2 tsp teaspoon Triphala powder in 1 cup water, cool it and make the child rinse the mouth once daily in the morning. Do not swallow. This reduces infection and smell.
If tooth pain is present, you may give Dashamoola arishta 5 ml with equal water, once daily after food
Brushing teeth must be done twice daily with a soft brush, and the tongue should be cleaned using tongue scraper every morning. Avoid sweets, chocolates and biscuits
Hello dear, I understand your worry — persistent bad mouth smell in a 7-year-old child for more than 6 months, especially with toothache, is very distressing for parents. Please don’t panic. This is common and treatable when we address the cause properly.
In children, long-term bad breath usually comes from dental issues, tongue coating, mild infection, poor oral hygiene, or digestive imbalance. The good news is: with simple daily care and gentle remedies, it can improve well.
🔎 Important Checks Please ensure these are done: 1. Dental check-up – toothache strongly suggests cavity, infection, or food stuck between teeth 2. Check for tongue coating (white/yellow layer) 3. Ask if the child has mouth breathing, frequent cold, or throat infection
⚠️ If there is pus, swelling, fever, or severe pain → see a dentist urgently.
🌿 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 14 days (Digestion + mouth freshness + infection control) 1. Avipattikar Churna – 👉 ¼ tsp at bedtime with warm water 2. Guduchi (Giloy) syrup – 👉 5 ml once daily after breakfast 3. Triphala water (very mild) – 👉 ½ tsp Triphala powder soaked overnight in 1 cup water, give 2–3 tsp in morning, then discard
🌿 External & Oral Care (MOST IMPORTANT) Daily Routine 1. Brushing twice daily (must!) Morning AND night Use soft brush 2. Tongue cleaning Very gently clean tongue once daily (This alone improves bad smell a lot) 3. Triphala mouth rinse Boil ½ tsp Triphala in 1 cup water, cool, strain Make child rinse mouth once daily (do not swallow) 4. Salt + turmeric warm water gargle Once daily at night (only if child can gargle safely)
🥗 Diet & Habits (Very Important) ❌ Avoid 1. Chocolates, sweets, toffees 2. Cold drinks, packaged juices 3. Junk food 4. Skipping meals ✅ Include 1. Warm home-cooked food 2. Fruits like apple, guava 3. Plenty of water 4. Carrot or cucumber chewing (natural teeth cleaner)
🧘🏻♂️ Simple Daily Habits Encourage nose breathing, not mouth breathing Ensure regular bowel movement Make brushing fun (songs, timer, reward chart)
* Mouth smell reduces in 7–10 days * Tooth pain should reduce after dental care * Long-term freshness with regular tongue cleaning & twice brushing
✨ Please remember: Bad breath in children is usually not serious, but it needs routine correction. You are a caring parent — your child will be fine.
If you want, you can tell me:
Does he have cavities?
Does he breathe through mouth while sleeping?
I’ll guide you further step by step 🙏
Warm regards, Dr.Sumi MS(Ayu)
do oil puling { black seeasem oil and gargling and puling for 2 times day chew 1 to 2 fennel seeds after meal
Hi dear this is Dr soukhya as considering your problem no need to worry … Rx- Dashamula kalava churna add 4tsp in galss of water boil it properly then filter it use for gargling Dantasanjeevini powder apply all over teeth then wash Do it twice daily…no need to worry no need give internal medicine… If you didn’t see any changes then we will go with internal medicine…
1.Triphala churna 1/4 tsp at bedtime with warm water 2.Khadiradi vati 1 tablet to suck slowly, once daily 3.Herbal mouth rinse (Triphala decoction)-Gargle once daily
🧾 Gentle Routine for Your Child
Oral hygiene: - Brush twice daily with herbal toothpaste (neem, clove, or Triphala based). - Weekly gum massage with a drop of sesame oil or neem oil. - Gargle with lukewarm Triphala water.
Diet: - Reduce sweets and sticky foods (they worsen tooth decay and odor). - Favor warm, light meals: khichdi, dal, vegetables. - Give fresh fruits (apple, guava) for natural cleansing.
Lifestyle: - Ensure adequate hydration (warm water). - Encourage chewing food properly (improves digestion and reduces odor).
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results.
✔️Do’s✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Raw vegetables and sprouts. Anything made of refined flour
💊Medication 💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 1 tab twice a day before food Cap. Mebarid 1 cap twice a day before food (If he cannot eat the capsule open it and mix the powder in it with warm water)
Syp. Vidangarishta 2 tsp twice a day after food. Tab.Shankhavati 2 tabs after food suck and eat like hajmola.
Boil a teaspoon of JESHTHAMADH/MULETHI powder in a glass of water and gargle 2-3 time a day.
Mix 2 tsp fennel + ½ tsp carrom + 2 tsp cumin + 1 tsp white sesame seeds. Dry roast all of this with ½ tsp salt and give him to eat this mixture ¼ tsp after meal.
BAD BREATH IN A 7 YEAR-OLD CHILD SINCE MANY MONTHS IS DUE TO TOOTH DECAY, FOOD STUCK BETWEEN TEETH, POOR ORAL CLEANING, OR SOMETIMES ACIDITY, WORMS, OR THROAT INFECTION. SINCE YOUR CHILD ALSO HAS TOOTHACHE, DENTAL CAUSE IS VERY LIKELY.
FIRST, ORAL HYGIENE MUST BE IMPROVED. BRUSHING ONLY ONCE A DAY IS NOT ENOUGH, SHOULD BRUSH TWICE DAILY,WITH PROPER CLEANING OF BACK TEETH AND TONGUE. TONGUE CLEANING IS VERY IMPORTANT
TRIPHALA CHURNA A PINCH MIXED IN LUKEWARM WATER, USED AS GARGLE ONCE DAILY (DO NOT SWALLOW) KHADIRADI VATI 1 TABLET TO SUCK ONCE DAILY YASHTIMADHU POWDER A PINCH MIXED WITH HONEY, ONCE DAILY
PLEASE GET A DENTAL CHECKUP AS CAVITY OR INFECTION CAN CAUSE PERSISTENT BAD SMELL AND PAIN.
GIVE YOUR CHILD WARM WATER TO DRINK, AVOID TOO MANY SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, JUNK FOOD, AND COLD DRINKS. MAKE SURE HE DRINKS ENOUGH WATER AND EATS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
