I. ACV For Mouth Wash
You might have heard that apple cider vinegar is highly beneficial. But, do you know it works for fighting bad breath? Yes, it is known for its antibacterial properties.
Further, it is effective in restoring the pH balance in your mouth. So, you can prepare a mouthwash using apple cider vinegar to get rid of bad breath:
Ingredients
To prepare this mouthwash, you will need one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Further, you will need a glass of cold water.
How To Prepare?
- Just mix the water and apple cider vinegar (ACV)
- Your mouthwash is ready to use
- Just gargle for 3-5 minutes using this mouthwash
- Finally, rinse your mouth with plain water
- You can do this two times a day once in the morning and again before going to bed.
II. ACV and Parsley Combo
You can use ACV and parsley chew to get rid of bad breath. You will need a small handful of fresh parsley and a cup of ACV.
How Does It Work?
- The combined antibacterial properties of ACV and parsley will help
- Just dip the parsley in the ACV
- Finally, chew them and spit after complete chewing
Remember not to use apple cider vinegar without diluting in water. Otherwise, it can cause ill-effects to your tooth enamel. Even, you can take a spoon of ACV with a glass of water and can drink it before meals. It will improve your digestion. Improper digestion is one of the important contributors of bad breath. In this way, you can ensure proper digestion. Due to its antibacterial property, ACV will fight bad gut bacteria as well to prevent bad breath.
6. Oil Pulling For Bad Breath
Oil pulling is gaining importance these days as an effective remedy for many issues. Do you know that oil pulling is effective against bad breath? Studies show that oil pulling with coconut oil is an effective remedy for bad breath.
Here are certain things to remember in oil pulling:
Things To Remember
- If you are planning for oil pulling for the first time, try it with coconut oil if available
- Do now swallow the oil after keeping the oil in the mouth for some time
- Spit the oil after pulling for some time. But, do not spit on a plant. Just spit it in your wash basin. The reason is that the bad substance might kill the plant
- Remember that after spitting the oil, you should thoroughly rinse the mouth
7. Consider Lemon Juice
If you are concerned about onion and garlic odor, you can take a spoonful of lemon extract. Then, add a pinch of salt to it and can consume it internally. In addition to being an easy remedy for bad breath, it will also help you feel fresh after a spicy or heavy meal.
Even, you can chew a piece of lemon or orange rind. The citric acid will stimulate the salivary gland. In turn, it will fight bad breath. You can also prepare a mouth rinse with lemon.
Ingredients
To prepare this rinse, you will need a small lemon and a cup of water. You will also need a pinch of salt.
How To Prepare?
- Just extract the juice from the lemon
- Add the pinch of salt and water
- Once, the salt dissolves, you can use this liquid as the mouthwash
You can wash your mouth after every meal by preparing it. In addition to fighting bacteria, it will fight dry mouth. Experts are of the opinion that dry mouth is one of the important factors causing bad breath.
Other ways to use lemon for bad breath relief:
- You can take a couple of fresh or dry wild mint. Just pour two drops of lemon juice and chew the mint. It will improve digestion and will fight bad breath.
- You can also prepare a decoction of lemon juice and anise. Just place anise seeds in a cup of warm water. Once the essence of anise gets to the water, filter the seeds and then add a few drops of lemon extract. You can use this combo for mouth rinsing to relieve bad breath.
8. How About Aloe Vera?
You know, aloe vera is gaining importance these days for skin and hair care. But, do you know that it has effective antibacterial and antifungal properties? Yes, due to this reason it can effectively address bad breath. It is effective in getting rid of plaque and it can function as a chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Further, it will improve your mouth’s ability to heal by creating collagen. Aloe Vera mouthwash that can make at home will help to fight against bad breath.
Ingredients
To make the mouthwash, you will need some aloe vera gel and water. If you are worried about the taste, you can also take peppermint oil to prepare this mouthwash.
How To Prepare?