{"id":219,"date":"2019-10-27T23:30:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-27T23:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/?p=219"},"modified":"2019-10-27T23:31:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T23:31:31","slug":"home-remedies-for-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/home-remedies-for-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Home Remedies For Bad Breath"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you start looking for remedies for bad breath, it\u2019s important to find out what\u2019s causing it. In most cases, it\u2019s poor oral hygiene and tooth decay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Diet and lifestyle habits like smoking can also cause bad breath.<\/p>\n

Once you find the root cause, here are 15 effective home remedies for bad breath to try.<\/p>\n

1. Good oral hygiene<\/h2>\n

Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss just as often. This gets rid of food particles from your mouth, which reduces bacteria build up.<\/p>\n

In addition, use an antibacterial mouthwash in the morning and evening to kill bacteria that causes bad breath.<\/p>\n

2. A healthy diet<\/h2>\n

Reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet especially those high in sugar. Sugary foods increase bacteria and plaque in your mouth, which causes bad breath.<\/p>\n

Add more vegetables and fruits to your diet.<\/p>\n

3. Green tea<\/h2>\n

A study<\/a> actually proved that green tea kills off bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath.<\/p>\n

When you drink green tea, the antioxidants kill and rinse away bacteria in your mouth. Green tea also prevents plaque from forming, which keeps your breath fresh for hours.<\/p>\n

4. Black tea<\/h2>\n

Black tea has the same bacteria-killing effect as green tea.<\/p>\n

5. Water<\/h2>\n

Yes, water is an effective home remedy for bad breath.<\/p>\n

Not drinking enough water can cause or worsen bad breath. Your mouth gets dry and bacteria and plaque build up on your teeth, tongue and gums.<\/p>\n

Hydrating frequently keeps bacteria from accumulating. It rinses your mouth, washing away teeth-damaging acid and plaque.<\/p>\n

6. Sugar free yogurt<\/h2>\n

A study<\/a> showed that eating yogurt can significantly reduce bad breath. The good bacteria in yogurt \u2013 called lactobacillus \u2013 fights the bad bacteria that causes bad breath.<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t go for the sugary stuff at the store. Sugar free yogurt is the best.<\/p>\n

7. Home made mouthwash<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t want to buy mouthwash from the store<\/a>, you can make your own at home using baking soda.<\/p>\n

Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is very effective at killing oral bacteria, which reduces bad breath. Just add a couple teaspoons to a glass of warm water and gurgle.<\/p>\n

You can also use vinegar. The acid will kill bacteria in your mouth and prevent plaque build-up. Add two table spoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water then gurgle for around one minute.<\/p>\n

8. Milk<\/h2>\n

If you eat spicy food or food with lots of onions or garlic, drinking a glass of milk right after can counter the \u2018garlicky\u2019 odour.<\/p>\n

9. Sugarless gum<\/h2>\n

Chewing gum increases saliva production, which ensures your mouth doesn\u2019t get dry. Saliva washes away bacteria and food particles.<\/p>\n

Look for sugarless gum containing xylitol, a sugar substitute. It\u2019s been shown to help with bad breath and teeth cavities.<\/p>\n

10. Fruits and Vegetables<\/h2>\n

Vitamin C is an acid and bacteria don\u2019t do well in an acidic environment.<\/p>\n

Eating foods rich in vitamin C, of which fruits and vegetables have the most abundant supply, reduces bad breath and protects your teeth from decay.<\/p>\n

If you can eat them raw, even better. It dislodges food particles stuck between teeth.<\/p>\n

11. Herbs and spices<\/h2>\n

Certain herbs and natural spices such as basil, parsley, cloves, fennel seeds and anise are known for their mouth freshening effect.<\/p>\n

Add them to your food especially if you also plan on using garlic.<\/p>\n

12. Ginger<\/h2>\n

Ginger neutralises sulphur compounds, which are the main cause of bad breath. You can enjoy its benefits in form of ginger tea or by adding it to food.<\/p>\n

13. Essential oils<\/h2>\n

Essential oils not only smell good, some of them also have antibacterial effects that can counter the bad bacteria in your mouth.<\/p>\n

Some of the best essential oils for bad breath include thyme, lemon, tea tree, clove and parsley.<\/p>\n

To use these oils, add a few drops to a cup of water and then gurgle.<\/p>\n

14. Hydrogen peroxide<\/h2>\n

A hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse can help with gum inflammation, oral infections and tooth decay. It can also reduce bad breath.<\/p>\n

Mix one part 3% hydrogen peroxide with two parts water. This creates a diluted concentration that\u2019s safe for your mouth.<\/p>\n

Gurgle for 30 seconds to a minute.<\/p>\n

15. Honey<\/h2>\n

Honey has natural anti-microbial properties. It fights the oral bacteria that causes bad breath.<\/p>\n

Mix baking soda and honey in a glass of water for best results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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