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How to Get Rid of Bad Breath:Causes,Treatment, Home Remedies

By on June 13, 2016

12 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Bad breath also called as Halitosis is mostly a result of invisible plague caused by the bacteria or due to decaying of the food that is trapped in between the teeth. Persistent bad breath may be due to any dental problem that needs proper treatment or due to diseases of the respiratory tract, such as lung infection and gastrointestinal tract diseases for example diabetes. Tobacco and foods with strong odors also cause bad breath.

12 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

12 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Whatever the underlying cause may be bad breath is unpleasant and embarrassing . This article is about home

Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath.

  1. Baking soda- Take baking soda and sprinkle it on your palm. Now dip your toothbrush into the baking soda, after washing it with clean filtered water and brush for about 3 minutes. Baking soda not only helps you to get rid of bad breath, but also cleans your teeth. You can also add 2.5 grams of baking soda to a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with it daily to get rid of bad breath.

    Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

    Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

  2. Chew lemon and orange- Citric acid present in orange and lemon stimulate our salivary glands to get rid of bad breath so eat an orange and lemon after washing them thoroughly to fight bad breath.

    Chew lemon and orange

    Chew lemon and orange

  3. Fennel- Chew 2 teaspoon fennel seeds. Fennel seeds are antimicrobial and kills the bacteria in the mouth that form plaque. Also, fennel seeds stimulates saliva production. Alternately, you may also take 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and put it in boiling water and steep for about 15 minutes. Drink this tea 2 times a day to get rid of bad breath.

  4. Fresh carrots- Chewing fresh carrots helps to fight plaque and fight bad breath. Other fresh vegetables such as celery also serve the purpose.
  5. Cheese to get rid of bad breath- Chewing low-fat cheese is a good option to fight bad breath and remove plaque deposits on your teeth.

  6. Water- water is an essential mouth freshener. Drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of water a day. Also, rinse your mouth properly with water after eating something or in the morning to keep your breath fresh.

    10 to 12 Glasses of Water Daily

    10 to 12 Glasses of Water a Daily

  7. Cinnamon- Cinnamic aldehyde an oil present in cinnamon fights against the bacteria present in the mouth and also covers the bad breath. Take 5 grams of cinnamon powder and boil it in a cup of water. Also, add 2 to 3 bay leaves and 1 pod of cardamom to it. After boiling for 3 minutes, strain this preparation. Cool it and rinse your mouth to get rid of bad breath.

  8. Fenugreek- Take 1 teaspoon of fenugreek in a cup of water. Pour the ingredients into a pan and boil it for about 10 minutes. Strain the solution and drink it 2 times to get rid of bad breath.

  9. Parsley- Chlorophyll present in the parsley fights with bad breath. You can chew fresh parsley or grind the leaves with water to make juice and sip it. Parsley also aids the digestion.

    Parsley

    Parsley

  10. Eat apples to get rid of bad breath- Pectin present in apple not only fights odor, but also stimulates the production of saliva.
  11. Yogurt- The good bacteria present in yogurt not only aids digestion, but also reduce bacteria that forms plaques and causes bad breath.

  12. Apple cider vinegar- Take a tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar and add it to one glass of water. Mix it well and drink this preparation before every meal to aid digestion and get rid of bad breath.

    Apple cider vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar

All the above-mentioned remedies to get rid of bad breath are natural, effective and easily available in your kitchen.

But there are few more points to keep in mind:

  1. Brush your teeth daily before going to bed and early morning.
  2. Floss your teeth daily after each meal or at least 2 times a day.
  3. Rinse your mouth with water after eating something.
  4. Do not use one toothbrush for more than 3 months. Replace it after every 3 months.
  5. Remove dentures at night if you wear dentures.
  6. Regular dental checkups and dental cleaning is a must.
  7. Clean your tongue daily by scraping your tongue with the help of a scraper or spoon to get rid of bad breath.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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