Do you suffer from bad breath? It can be quite an unpleasant situation at a first date, a job interview or among your families and friends, your situation is not hopeless if you have tried several ways to get read of it.
In this article I discussed several ways to get rid of bad breath easily to avoid any embarrassing situations in your social life.
BAD BREATH
Definition
Foul-smelling breath, usually caused by the breakdown of food. Other culprits include poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, disease, infection, tobacco use and severe dieting.
Definition
Foul-smelling breath, usually caused by the breakdown of food. Other culprits include poor dental hygiene, dry mouth, disease, infection, tobacco use and severe dieting.
Bad breath is just an all-around unfortunate thing.
It can make social situations uncomfortable, and it’s not pleasant to experience even if you’re all alone. There are quite a few quick-fixes out there and if you already religiously floss and brush, it can be quite frustrating trying to deal with it.
It can make social situations uncomfortable, and it’s not pleasant to experience even if you’re all alone. There are quite a few quick-fixes out there and if you already religiously floss and brush, it can be quite frustrating trying to deal with it.
Bad breath also known as Halitosis, when not caused by any underlying physical condition, is best tackled by eliminating the trigger from your lifestyle.
Here are some common triggers of bad breath:
Improper brushing
Improper brushing
Food particles from stinky foods like garlic and onions
Smoking
Respiratory Infections
Acid Reflux
Poor Oral Hygiene
Dry mouth
Gum disease
Teeth cavities
Food debris in the teeth and tongue
A low carb diet
Alcohol
Tobacco and cigarettes
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Acid reflux)
Diabetes
Lung infection
Certain medications, such as anti-allergic medicines and tricyclic antidepressants
The chances of bad breath due to an underlying disease are very low.
The chances of bad breath due to an underlying disease are very low.
However, if none of the home remedies given below seem to work, it is wise to consult a doctor.
Here are homemade treatment for bad breath
Hydrogen Peroxide
You Will Need
1 tablespoon 3% hydrogen peroxide solution
You Will Need
1 tablespoon 3% hydrogen peroxide solution
1/2 cup water
1. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide in water and rinse your mouth with this solution.
2. Gently brush your teeth, gums, and tongue to remove all residue.
3. Rinse your mouth with plain water.
Do this in the mornings after brushing your teeth. Use it intermittently through the week for best results.
Activated Charcoal
You Will Need
1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal
Toothbrush
You Will Need
1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal
Toothbrush
1. Brush your teeth with activated charcoal.
2. Rinse your mouth thoroughly to remove all the charcoal.
Use activated charcoal 2-3 times a week until the bad breath problem is cured.
Cloves
This miracle spice contains oils that have antiseptic properties and anti-microbial effects, that help get rid of foul breath.
Chew a few pieces after meals or boil two cups of water and add four cloves. Allow it to steep for 20 minutes and stir occasionally. Strain the tea and drink regularly. You can also use this concoction as a mouthwash.
This miracle spice contains oils that have antiseptic properties and anti-microbial effects, that help get rid of foul breath.
Chew a few pieces after meals or boil two cups of water and add four cloves. Allow it to steep for 20 minutes and stir occasionally. Strain the tea and drink regularly. You can also use this concoction as a mouthwash.
Green Tea
You Will Need
1 green tea bag
You Will Need
1 green tea bag
A cup of hot water
Honey (to taste)
1. Steep the tea bag for a few minutes and then remove it.
2. Add honey to taste and sip on this tea.
Have 1-3 cups of green tea every day.
Baking Soda
Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is another great solution for getting rid of and preventing bad breath. It helps balance the levels of acid that contribute to bad breath. Plus, it fights oral bacteria that cause bad breath.
Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda, is another great solution for getting rid of and preventing bad breath. It helps balance the levels of acid that contribute to bad breath. Plus, it fights oral bacteria that cause bad breath.
Mix one-half teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and use it as a mouth rinse once daily until you are satisfied with the results.
Brushing your teeth with baking soda will also help reduce the acidity in your mouth and prevent bacteria from building up on your tongue.
Epsom salt
Epsom salt
You Will Need
1 teaspoon Epsom salt
1 teaspoon Epsom salt
A glass of lukewarm water
Mix the salt in the water and gargle with this.
Do this every day initially. After a while, do it every alternate day.
Hydrate
Drinking enough water is one of the simplest steps you can take to curb bad breath. When your mouth doesn't have enough moisture to produce saliva, odor-causing bacteria can develop.
Drinking enough water is one of the simplest steps you can take to curb bad breath. When your mouth doesn't have enough moisture to produce saliva, odor-causing bacteria can develop.
Side effects from certain medications, medical conditions and diseases can deprive you of that necessary moisture, but not getting enough water can also contribute to dry mouth in otherwise healthy people.
Staying hydrated is important, particularly before and after heavy exercise, when rapid breath can increase dry mouth. While it's a healthy practice in and of itself, be sure to drink water when you first wake up.
Dry mouth can occur while you're asleep, so hydrating first thing in the morning gives you a jump on a night's worth of collected bacteria.
Dry mouth can occur while you're asleep, so hydrating first thing in the morning gives you a jump on a night's worth of collected bacteria.
Funnel Seeds
You Will Need
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
You Will Need
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Chew on the fennel seeds and ingest them.
Use this remedy as and when required.
Lemon Juice
Curing bad breath with a lemon rinse has been used for generations. The acidic content in lemons prevents growth of bacteria in your mouth.
Curing bad breath with a lemon rinse has been used for generations. The acidic content in lemons prevents growth of bacteria in your mouth.
Plus, its strong pleasant smell helps mask the bad odor.
Just stir one tablespoon of lemon juice into a cup of water and rinse your mouth with it. You can also add a bit of salt to it and then use it.
This remedy will help to solve the problem of dry mouth which is one of the main reasons that contribute to bad breath.
Guava
You Will Need
Unripe guava
You Will Need
Unripe guava
Eat this fruit anytime during the day. You can also cut it into pieces and sprinkle some salt and black pepper powder on it for flavor.
Eat guavas a few times during the week.
Clean Your Tongue
Cleaning your tongue can effectively decrease halitosis-causing compounds. These compounds form on your tongue and in your mouth when bacteria and amino acids combine, emitting an unpleasant sulfur-like smell.
So cleaning your tongue regularly is important in fighting halitosis.
Cleaning your tongue can effectively decrease halitosis-causing compounds. These compounds form on your tongue and in your mouth when bacteria and amino acids combine, emitting an unpleasant sulfur-like smell.
So cleaning your tongue regularly is important in fighting halitosis.
Ginger
You Will Need
1 teaspoon ginger juice
You Will Need
1 teaspoon ginger juice
A glass of warm water
1. Grate and squeeze the ginger root to extract fresh juice.
2. Add this juice to warm water and rinse your mouth with it.
Do this after your meals initially, and then, once every few days to keep bad breath at bay.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains cinnamic aldehyde that cures bad breath and reduces bacteria in saliva. Mix half teaspoon of cinnamon, one and a half teaspoon of honey (which also has antibacterial and anti-microbial properties) and the juice of two lemons and a cup of warm water.
Fill it in a bottle and keep aside for few hours. Use two tablespoons to gargle. Repeat regularly.
Cinnamon contains cinnamic aldehyde that cures bad breath and reduces bacteria in saliva. Mix half teaspoon of cinnamon, one and a half teaspoon of honey (which also has antibacterial and anti-microbial properties) and the juice of two lemons and a cup of warm water.
Fill it in a bottle and keep aside for few hours. Use two tablespoons to gargle. Repeat regularly.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
You Will Need
1-2 drops grapefruit seed extract
You Will Need
1-2 drops grapefruit seed extract
1. Brush your teeth as usual.
2. Put the grapefruit seed extract on your toothbrush and gently rub it on your teeth.
3. Rinse your teeth with clean water.
Repeat this every day, and you will notice a difference in a week.
Chew Gum
Continually chewing sugar-free gum can cure halitosis by promoting and maintaining a healthy flow of saliva in the mouth and throat.
Most sugar-free gums also contain mouth freshening flavors like mint that give you odor-free breath for hours.
Continually chewing sugar-free gum can cure halitosis by promoting and maintaining a healthy flow of saliva in the mouth and throat.
Most sugar-free gums also contain mouth freshening flavors like mint that give you odor-free breath for hours.
Salt Water
You Will Need
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon table salt
A glass of lukewarm water
Make some salt water with the ingredients and use it as a gargle.
Repeat this once or twice a day.
Diet
Fresh fruits that are rich in Vitamin C such as guava, lime, orange and gooseberry help in cleaning your mouth. Also, chew on natural breath fresheners like fresh peppermint, parsley, basil or spearmint leaves, instead of gum. These greens contain chlorophyll that banish the barnyard smell.
Also avoid fish, eggs, meat, poultry or sugary foods as possible as you can it all depends on you.
Fresh fruits that are rich in Vitamin C such as guava, lime, orange and gooseberry help in cleaning your mouth. Also, chew on natural breath fresheners like fresh peppermint, parsley, basil or spearmint leaves, instead of gum. These greens contain chlorophyll that banish the barnyard smell.
Also avoid fish, eggs, meat, poultry or sugary foods as possible as you can it all depends on you.
Coconut Oil
You Will Need
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
You Will Need
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2. Swish coconut oil around in your mouth for 5-10 minutes and then spit it out.
3. Use lukewarm water to rinse your mouth after this.
Repeat this every day until the bad breath is gone.
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