home remedies for bad breath
The number one cause of halitosis or bad breath is bacteria in the mouth,
followed closely by tobacco use. Thirdly, the foods we eat such as garlic,
onions and some spices cause bad smells to eminate from the breath.
Getting Rid of Bad Breath
- Brush your teeth (and tongue) well using an electric toothbrush (read
why an electric toothbrush really is better)
and then floss and then use an antiseptic mouthwash. Or to put it another
way, practice good oral hygiene. This removes the bacteria and remenant
food particles from your mouth. This remedy has the added benefit of reducing
plaque which leads to tooth decay and gum disease, so get brushing now.
- Try brushing your gums and tongue with some powdered cloves.
- Chew sugar free gum to produce more saliva which has natural antibacterial
properties
- Cut down on the following foods:
- Blue Cheeses
- spicy salami
- tuna
- anchovies
- curry
- garlic
- onions
- milk
- red meat
- coffee
- cola drinks
- For better breath, ensure you are getting the recommended daily allowance
of the following nutrients:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Zinc.
- Drink more water
- Chew mint leaves (the world's oldest remedy for bad breath)
- Brush your teeth with baking soda
- Swallow 5 gm. of activated charcoal
- Drink Fennel Tea
- Chew Aniseed (lovely licorice-flavor and known anti-bacterial) or sage
leaves
- Gargle with salt water.
- Chewing Gum is good for getting rid of bad breath. The mint is actually
not the thing that removes your bad breath. It is the action of chewing
which causes your mouth to produce more saliva which is naturally slightly
antiseptic and kills germs in your mouth causing the bad breath.