10 Home Remedies For Bad Breath

Bad breath is also known as Halitosis, and is a very common problem faced by people. It is mainly caused by the presence of odor producing bacteria that are naturally synthesized in the mouth due to certain foods, dryness in the mouth, smoking, gum diseases, medical conditions and sinus problems.

Easily curable by some easy-to-follow remedies, bad breath can be eradicated over a period of time by using simple home remedies, as given below.

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10 Best Home Remedies For Bad Breath

Rinsing the Mouth

It is not possible to brush after every meal, but one can always rinse the entire mouth cavity with plain water post eating. A sip of water swished around the mouth can easily eradicate the smell of food from the mouth. Gargling with a mint-flavored mouthwash also works.

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Chewing on a Mint

There are a huge variety of mint flavored and sugar free gums available in the market, which are a great way to cover up bad breath.

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Carrying a Toothbrush

Brushing the teeth almost always eliminates odors for long periods of time. As bad breath is generally caused by the formation of a soft, sticky film of living and dead bacteria on the teeth, gums and tongue, brushing can remove this film.

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Eating Parsley

Apart from being a healthy snack option, parsley also helps eradicate bad breathas it contains chlorophyll, a known breath deodorizer. It can be safely consumed as a snack, or can be made into a juice.

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Use of Spices

There are a lot of herbs and spices present in most kitchens which act as natural breath enhancers, like cloves, fennel, cardamom or anise seeds that can be easily carried around.

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Cleaning the Tongue

Plaque, the odor-causing substance, is mostly present in the form of a thin film on the tongue. It is thus imperative to keep the tongue clean to prevent the breath from becoming odorous.

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A Homemade Gargle

An easy recipe for a home made gargle that helps combat bad breath is to mix the extracts of sage, Calendula, and myrrh gum in equal proportions, storing it in tightly sealed jar at room temperature.

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Hydration

In most cases, bad breath is caused due to the lack of sufficient water in the mouth. A dry mouth leads to the formation of unpleasant odor-causing bacteria. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water everyday not only eliminates bad breath but also keeps the body healthy.

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Using Baking Soda

A mixture made of 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide diluted to 2%-3% can be used for gargling the mouth and it guarantees the elimination of bad breath.

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Drinking More Tea

There are certain compounds present in both green and black tea called polyphenols that help inhibit the growth of bacteria that are responsible for causing bad breath. Polyphenol also prevent the existing bacteria from producing malodorous compounds like hydrogen sulfide. With adequate oral hygiene and the regular practice of these home remedies, bad breath can be easily eliminated in a short time.