Natural Treatments for Bad Breath
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Halitosis or bad breath is quite embarrassing and it can be triggered by various causes including sinus conditions, consuming odorous foods, gum disease, medical conditions, dry mouth or smoking. The bacteria between the teeth or on the tongue are also responsible for this problem. Bad breath can be controlled with a proper oral health and it can also be treated with simple natural treatments. We’ve listed some of them below.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is high in cinnamic aldehyde, an essential oil that kills the bacteria in your mouth and reduces bad breath. Prepare a cinnamon tea from water and one teaspoon of the miraculous powder. If you want, you can also add cardamom and bay leaves. Let the solution steep and then strain it and you can use it to rinse your mouth and regain your fresh breath.
Cloves
Cloves come with antiseptic properties and they can immediately help you eliminate bad breath. For instant relief, you can chew two or three pieces of cloves. At the same time, you can prepare yourself a clove tea with hot water (2 cups) and 3 pieces of clove. Steep them for almost 20 minutes and then drink the tea two timed per day. You can also utilize it as a mouthwash.
Lemon Juice
This is one of the most popular remedies for bad breath. Lemons have a high acidic content and they can kill the bacteria on your gums and tongue. Mix water with lemon juice and use the solution to rinse your mouth. For an even better effect, you can also add a pinch of salt. Lemon juice will help you if you have a dry mouth, one of the causes leading to bad breath.
Parsley
You control bad breath thanks to the chlorophyll contained in the parsley. Let a few fresh parsley leaves steep in vinegar. After that, you can take them out and chew them for a couple of minutes. You can also extract the juice from the parsley leaves the drink it when you feel like refreshing your breath. At the same time, parsley will reduce the intestinal gas and will aid digestion.
Tea Tree Oil
This type of essential oil comes with antiseptic properties making it a powerful disinfectant. The easiest way to benefit from the tea tree oil properties is by using a toothpaste containing extracts from this essential oil. At the same time, you can add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to your usual toothpaste when you brush your teeth. Last, but not least, you can mix a few drops of lemon oil, peppermint oil and tea tree oil with a glass of water. This is a natural mouthwash that you can use when you need refreshment for your breath.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has acidic properties and it is a simple treatment for bad breath. You can choose to mix one cup of water with apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon) and drink the solution before every meal. Besides curing the bad breath, the vinegar can also aid digestion. You can also drink the solution after every meal. Finally, you can utilize the mixture as a mouthwash.