Bad Breath: Tween
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Bad Breath
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Everyone!
I've had a problem with halitosis (bad breath) for years. I'm never without gum, mints, or breath fresheners, but those don't seem to help. I brush m...
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- Have you been checked by your dentist for periodontal disease? If you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, you may have stomach issues that your doc can help...
- Hi C., I had/have this problem too. It started from not flossing. Now I floss daily and dip the floss in a solution called "Closys", which is sold at Walgreen's. ...
- C., There are lots of products through your dentist that you can try. Talk to him/her about this problem. It could be from a few different things like periodontal...
Bad Breath
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on November 16, 2010
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My 10 year old son seems to have horrible horrible bad breath.
He brushes good in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before bed, but has this horrible bad...
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- Does he floss daily? Might be some food trapped in there!
- Does he still have his tonsils? If so, he may have some throat or tonsil stones.. They are these little white nodules that get stuck back there in the tonsils.. They...
- You can also use a tongue scraper to clean the tongue. Also have him use a dental care line that used tea tree oil. including a mouthwash and have him gargle with i...
12 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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I am having problems with my 12 year old step son. Last school year he got 3 Fs, 2 Ds and a C. He always lied about having homework. At home, he wont do his chores....
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- I am sure there are many issues behind the emotion and behavior occurring here. It is important to find more treatment than meds- including educational support (with ...
- Let me say that I can identify with what you are going through. I too am a stepmom in a very similar situation to yours (had to raise the child because mom was unable...
- First of all Sonya H is right, about the food. Second of all if you don't discipline you can expect behavior problems - "talking to" is not discipline, boundaries and...
Daughter Has Bad Breath
Asked by R.P. from Davenport
on March 19, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has bad breath. We took her to the dentist and her teeth are fine. We took her to the doctor and he put her on antibiotics in case it was a t...
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- I agree with the previous response to keep her hydrated. But also, try flossing. My son had bad breath,too. I flossed and he had food stuck in between his teeth. (...
- Hi! I have 3 boys 2,4,and 13. I study natural healing. It sounds like your daughter has an imbalance in her body. In this case it will cause more problems to take an a...
- I work in a dental office and I would recommend having her drink alot of water throughout the day and make sure she is brushing her tongue also when she brushes her te...
Bad Breath Child
Asked by S.P. from Little Rock
on February 20, 2008
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I have a 16 month with very bad breath, i have been brushing her teeth and everything and i cannot get it to smell good. I was just wondering if anyone has had that pr...
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- Have you checked in her nose? Seriously when my little girl was two, her breath was AWFUL. Turns out she had shoved crayon paper UP her nose and that was causing the...
- I had that problem with my daughter. She was always complaining of stomach aches, so after taking her to a GI specialist she was diagnosed with acid reflux. The docto...
- Do you floss her teeth? Could be built up gunk between making the odor.
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Shortness of Breath
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on September 16, 2011
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Hello. I am J.. 12 years old. i know i shouldnt be on this site but i have a big question to ya'll moms. Okay im having like really shortness of breath and my mom wont...
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- I agree. Go see the school nurse.
- Go to the school nurse. Tell her how it feels and how often it happens. Write it down so you can record a history, such as, does it happen when you are sitting/after y...
- J., I do not what is causing your shortness of breath but i definately think you should tell your Dad if he is available or maybe you school nurse. Has your mom taken ...
What to Say to a 12 Year Old About Being No Santa
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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Ok Let me rephrase my question since I am looking like a jerk because people are taking what I am saying is wrong. My oldest daughters are 10 and 11(soon to be 12). I ...
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- I am a mother of a large family with 10 children. We did Santa for years, until I truly gave my life to Christ and began to believe his word, which is very, very clea...
- Hi R., First off, I wish more people really understood the reason for Christmas is the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! Second, I would just wait until your dau...
- ok, I just skimmed the responses because this is a debate I am going through myself. Mine will be 12yo by Christmas and says and acts as if she believes. I agree, sh...
12 Year Old Daughter Swearing
Asked by M.B. from Detroit
on May 29, 2008
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It has come to my attention my 12 year old puberty driven daughter has taken up swearing. I have recently heard her using the "F" word and almost fell over in shock. ...
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- Ha...but mom all the kids are doing it!!!! Chances are she hears it at school and thinks it's okay and might even think it is the "popular" thing to do. I don't kno...
- A friend of mine once said that swearing shows education level. Maybe point that out to her, and does she want to appear uneducated? If that doesn't work why not t...
- Hi M.: My kids are 16 and 13, and I can tell you that your daughter is most positively picking up the swearing from kids at school. Swearing is even more prevalent...
My 13 Year Old Son (HELP)
Asked by T.S. from Las Vegas
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 13 year old son and a 26 month old son. At this time I feel like I am in two different worlds with the age difference. My 13 year old is so moody and most cer...
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- Hi T., I'm like you in that I have a 13 year old daughter and a 3 and 15 month old - so there's a big gap. Don't be discouraged about the questions you ask. They ...
- What I have learned bout that age group is that, like your toddler, they are trying to become more independant. They want to be able to pick friends, hang out, dress ...
- Hello T., First let me say I am a mother of 4 kids 15- girl, 14 boy, 7 girl, and 4 boy. I was going thru the same thing with my oldest daughter. 1 1/2 years ago it got...
