We all know the embarrassment that halitosis can bring. Halitosis depends on many things including the body chemistry of the person that has it, but there are bad breath remedies that have been known to work for many people. Here are a few.
Chew mint leaves.
Chewing mint leaves may help freshen your breath if chewed at least once per day.
Drink a mixture of warm water, lemon juice and honey.
If you drink this mixture at night before bed and first thing in the morning it can help with your breath problems. Honey is believed also to have other health benefits.
Drinking unsweetened herbal tea.
Instead of drinking coffee first thing in the morning, try unsweetened herbal tea. It will keep your mouth from getting dry, a major cause of halitosis. Many herbal teas also do not have the acidity of coffee.
Oil of oregano.
When you drink water or juice try two to three drops of oil of oregano in it. Do this once per day.
Try using a mouthwash made with hydrogen peroxide 3% solution, baking soda, water and salt.
One of the main reasons some commercial mouthwashes don't work long term is that they are made with alcohol which causes the mouth to dry out and dry mouth is a major cause of halitosis.
This solution is made with two parts water, one part hydrogen peroxide 3% solution along with a pinch of baking soda and salt. Use this mouthwash, do not drink it. This is said to be a very effective tool against bad breath.
Drink and gargle with lemon water.
Either squeeze a lemon into a glass of water or use bottled lemon juice. I drink a little lemon water every day. I believe it not only helps with mouth odor but also with digestive functions.
Floss and brush your teeth after every meal.
Practicing good oral hygiene will always help your breath and is just a good practice along with regular checkups with your dentist.
Eat an apple.
Some people believe that eating an apple helps to cleanse your mouth and remove some of the harmful bacterial that are the major cause of halitosis. You also get the additional health benefits of eating good food.
Brush your teeth with baking soda.
Dip your wet toothbrush into the baking soda and brush your teeth with it. You can also mix approximately one teaspoon of baking soda with a glass of water and rinse your mouth. Again don't swallow the mixture rinse you mouth with it.
Water and lots of it.
Bacteria and food particles accumulate throughout the day if you are unable to brush your teeth. A good way to wash some of that away is to drink plenty of water. It also helps with your saliva flow and keeps the rest of your body hydrated.
I make no claims that these bad breath remedies will work for you. Always use caution when working with any of these products mentioned here. If you believe that your halitosis is caused by a medical or dental condition please consult with a medical or dental professional.
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