Bad breath is no fun for anyone.
Having smelly breath means making those around you uncomfortable in every conversation. No one wants that, but sometimes bad breath can seem to be an unavoidable affliction.
Also known as halitosis, bad breath is brought about by a number of causes, most of which have to do with bacteria. Bacterial overgrowth can occur in the mouth due to injuries, preexisting conditions, dietary habits and poor hygienic practices. Under circumstances such as these, your breath becomes anything but a fresh breeze.
Depending on the cause of your particular case of halitosis, you may find improvement relatively quick and easy or downright difficult. Regardless, there are numerous ways to fight off bad breath on a regular basis.
1. Green Tea/ Black Tea
Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that works to flush out toxins out of your body. Drinking green tea in the morning can help you get rid of bad breath and makes you feel refreshed and energized the whole day. Green tea and black tea have polyphenols that fight against bacteria that create bad odor in the mouth.
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2. Water
Water is the natural substance that hydrates your mouth, hence keeping the bad odor at bay. Drink plenty of water before you sleep to prevent morning breath odors.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a reliable cure for several ailments and disorders and bad breath is no exception to the fact. Here, you can use it as a mouth gargle. Put some apple cider vinegar (ACV) in a glass of water. Gargle with it for around 10 seconds before you spit it out. It will cleanse your mouth thoroughly while treating the entire bad odor, present in it.
4. Baking Soda
Baking soda is helpful in changing the acidic levels of your mouth, and by doing so; it creates unfavorable conditions for bacteria to breed within your mouth. This way, it prevents bad breath. Put some baking soda on your toothbrush and brush nicely all over your teeth. You can also simply opt for a toothbrush that contains baking soda as one of the compositions.
5. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has been known to treat acne and blemishes, but very few people know about its other therapeutic benefits. Put a few drops of tea tree oil in a glass of water. Make use of it as a mouthwash for it effectively removes existing bacteria from mouth, making you feel refreshed. You can use it 3-4 times in a day.
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6. Citrus Fruits
Citric acid is found in citrus fruits, which stimulates the saliva, deactivating and killing the bacteria responsible for causing bad breath inside mouth.
7. Parsley
Parsley contains mild antiseptic- ‘chlorophyll’ that works against the bacteria which creates bad odor inside the mouth. Besides, swallowing parsley leaves also aids in solving the indigestion and gastric problems.
8. Avocados
Consuming avocados basically kill the bacteria present in your stomach and thus, correcting the gastric decomposition and curing the problem of bad breath also.
9. Unripe Guavas
Guava is one such fruits that are loaded with a plethora of nutrients, like manganese, calcium, and oxalate. Besides, it is also rich in malic acid and oxalic acid that are highly efficacious against halitosis. It is also beneficial for promoting teeth and gum health.
10. Juices
People suffering from the problem of halitosis should drink plentiful of vegetable and fruit juices as they are pretty helpful in fighting and treating the problem of halitosis.
11. Cardamom
The aromatic flavor of cardamom seeds serves as a mouth freshener in treating the bad breath and its symptoms. It is easily available at home and is one of the most effectual ways to get rid of the problem.
12. Chewing Gum
Chewing gums keep the saliva of your mouth flowing and prevents your mouth from drying out and hence, they are effective against fighting the problem of bad odor.
13. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
A cup of tea prepared from fenugreek seeds helps to eradicate the problem of bad breath.
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14. Sunflower Seeds
Munch some sunflower seeds, followed with a glass of water, after taking meals. This will relieve you from bad breath, naturally.
15. Cloves
Chew some pieces of cloves or sip clove tea to alleviate bad breath.
1. Arnica montana
This remedy is recommended when the mouth is extremely dry, and the patient feels constant thirst for water. There is bleeding and swelling in the gums due to tooth extraction or any other dental treatment. Patient often passes foul gases from stomach.
2. Antim Crude
It is the quintessential homeopathic remedy for bad breath, stomach complaints and for coated tongue that produces bad odor. It is one the most effective remedies for bad odor in children.
3. Ars alb
When a person experiences bloody saliva with bad odor, this one is recommended. It is also effective against gastric problems and symptoms, like vomiting from eating or drinking something.
4. Asafoetida
When abdominal strain is accompanied by bad breath, this remedy works superb. Patients’ discharges are offensive all the time.
5. Aurum met
It is precisely meant for girls at their puberty. There is a severe ulceration in gums. This is also effective against destructed body tissues and bones.
6. Baptisia
Swollen gums with mouth ulcers. Tongue coated with yellowish coating and the patient often feels it quite difficult to swallow solid food.
7. Borax
Borax is effective against bad breath that is accompanied with ulcers and fungal infections in the mouth. Ulcers are so sensitive that they start bleeding when touched even slightly. It is quite effective in children suffering from bad breath.
8. Bryonia
This remedy is quintessential for dark browned, dry, and cracked lips. The symptoms when this medicine is used are thirsty throat with coated tongue and a feeling of heaviness after having eaten something.
Some other effective homeopathic medications are- Calcium fluoride, Carbo veg, Chelidonium, Grafite, etc.
