Home Remedies for Bad Breath

The easiest way to lose friends is having a bad breath. When you see people turning away while you talk to them – keep your palm close to your mouth and inhale the breath you blow out. You will be the best judge.

Causes for Bad Breath:

• Bad dental hygiene is one of the main reasons of bad breath. When food particles are stuck between tooth cavities they can smell bad.
• Gum disease-gingivitis- is also a major cause and a dentist should be consulted at the earliest.
• Certain food that contains strong pungent seasoning with onions and garlic cause a bad breath.
• At times when the mouth has been closed for very long the bacteria grows and begins to stink.
• Fasting causes bad breath.
• Constipation and an upset stomach also cause bad breath.

Natural Cures for Bad Breath:

• Brush teeth two to three times a day.

• Massage the gums and the tongue with the toothbrush, or use a tongue cleaner. Floss teeth well.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of water and gargle with this three times a day.

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• Mix a pinch of baking soda to your toothpaste – it keeps away bad breath.
• Mix ½ teaspoon salt to 1 teaspoon of mustard oil and massage the gums with this, it tightens the gums and prevents gum disease and keep away bad breath.

• After eating food that has cheese, onion or garlic you need to brush or chew a fresh mint.
• Dilute ½ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and use as a mouthwash. It is very effective to rid bad breath.
• Eating an orange, lemon or grapefruit is an interesting way of fighting bad breath as the acid in the fruit stops formation of bacteria.

• Chewing on fresh mint leaves or parsley leaves is one of the best known remedies for bad breath.

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• Drink a cup of unsweetened black tea, as this also removes the mouth bacteria.
• Carry some spices like cardamoms’ or cloves, and chew on them often.