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Proven Home Remedies for Bad Breath to Keep Your Smile Fresh
Bad breath (halitosis) is a common condition, affecting millions of people, and can cause embarrassment in social and professional situations. While severe halitosis requires medical treatment, there are some effective home remedies for bad breath. It’s a case of diagnosing the issue and taking action.
In most cases, bad breath is due to poor oral hygiene. It’s caused by bacteria in your mouth breaking down food and producing bad-smelling sulphur gases. The good news is that most can be cured at home.
Some Home Remedies are :
1. Stay Hydrated Throughout the Day
Bacteria that cause bad odours thrive in a dry mouth. Saliva helps to wash away food and bacteria, so it’s important to stay well hydrated throughout the day. Best to go with water – not soft drinks.
2. Rinse with Baking Soda
One of the most common home remedies for bad breath is using baking soda. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) helps neutralise the acid in your mouth that causes bacteria. Dissolve half a teaspoon in a glass of warm water, and swish for 30 seconds. It’s a fast, natural bad breath cure. And it will help balance your pH.
3. Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
Oil pulling with coconut oil is an ancient ayurvedic practice that involves swishing a tablespoon of coconut oil for 10-15 minutes and then brushing. This detoxifies your mouth and clears toxins and bacteria. It has been shown to reduce bad mouth bacteria – another step to banishing bad breath. It’s good to pair it with regular visits to a good dentistry clinic for dental treatment.
4. Chew on Herbs - Parsley, Mint, or Fennel
Fresh parsley contains chlorophyll, which is a refresher. Eating a sprig after a meal will neutralise sulphur smells. Fresh mint and fennel seeds work in the same way, as they cause salivation and mask bad odours. Have a sprig handy as an inexpensive fix.
5. Brush Your Tongue Every Day
Your tongue is the spot in the mouth that has the most bacteria. Bad breath is often caused by the layer of bacteria on your tongue. Clean it every day with a scraper or the back of your toothbrush. Pair with regular gum care for optimal oral health.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Dilute a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water and swish before eating. This acid will destroy bacteria. But be careful, as you may damage your teeth. Only use the solution once a day and rinse with water.
7. Green Tea After Meals
Green tea’s polyphenols inhibit the growth of bad-breath bacteria. It’s refreshing and satisfying to drink a cup after meals. It also reduces plaque over time, contributing to good oral health.
8. Zinc-Rich Foods and Mouthwashes
Zinc compounds are antibacterial and can neutralise volatile sulphur compounds. Consumption of pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, and cashews will boost zinc levels. Or, many of the mouthwashes recommended by your dentist contain zinc – check labels when you’re buying mouthwash.
9. Avoiding Odour Foods
Garlic, onions, and some spices contain compounds that enter the bloodstream to be expelled via the lungs, and there’s just nothing you can do about it (albeit temporarily). The most effective home remedies for bad breath are to avoid these foods (especially prior to social events). Also, avoid sugar and alcohol, which promote bacterial growth.
10. Don't Skip Flossing
Most odours are from food caught between teeth. Flossing helps to get food out from between our teeth that our toothbrush won’t. Do it every night. If you find flossing painful, then water flossers are another option – ask your dentist at Dental Peace about one at your next visit.
Final Thoughts
If you follow these home remedies for bad breath, you’ll see an improvement in just a few days. Drink plenty of water, brush and floss every day, and maintain a healthy diet. But don’t forget: home remedies can only be used in conjunction with regular dental visits.
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