9 Natural Remedies to Bad Breath

by Gideon Dosu June 26, 2017

written by Gideon Dosu June 26, 2017

Dosu Gideon

9 Natural Remedies to Bad Breath, 9 Natural Remedies to Bad Breath

Bad breath is a foul odor emanating from the mouth. It’s not a medical emergency, of course, but some 25 to 30 percent of the world’s population suffers from this distressing problem.

There are few things more unpleasant and uncomfortable in social situations than talking to someone with bad breath.

For many people, grabbing a mint or a piece of gum is their go-to solution, as it quickly masks the problem. But this approach often fails to address the root causes of bad breath, which for many people includes dietary deficiency

It is not very often that you have a friend who will be bold enough to tell you that your breath is exuding an offensive odour. A lot of times they do not want you to feel embarrassed and they will rather endure the odour than tell you or even in a subtle way try to offer you solutions.

If you’re the person with bad breath and you know about it, here are nine easy ways to get rid of it:

Drink plenty of water: Bacteria’s sworn enemy is oxygen, which is found in your own saliva. Drinking water makes you produce more saliva, which in turn neutralizes bad breath.
Scrape your tongue: Each morning, scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper or spoon to decrease the bacteria, fungi and dead cells that can cause odour. Hold the tip of the tongue with gauze to pull it forward in order to clean the back of the tongue.
Lemons: Lemons like most citrus fruits are acidic. They prevent the growth of most bacteria. To get rid of mouth odour, add a teaspoon of lemon to a cup of water. Add a pinch of salt. Gargle this mixture before bed daily.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic properties. To get rid of bad breath, mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water and drink
Baking Soda: You can use it to whiten your teeth, remove bad breath and even to bake. For mouth odour, mix a teaspoon of baking soda in warm water. Gargle this mixture twice a day for maximum effect.
Tea: When I say tea, I don’t mean the Naija version of the word. I mean black or green or herbal teas. They are great for banishing mouth odour. Simply drinking green tea 3 times a day can cure your bad breath.
Include More Raw Foods In Your Diet: Eat more carrots, celery, and apples. Crunchy fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, that are rich in fiber are also beneficial in the fight against bad breath.

Eating more carrots, celery, and apples, for instance, can help scrape out the plaque buildups that are responsible for causing more mild or infrequent forms of bad breath, as well as add an extra dose of immune-boosting nutrients to your diet. These foods also help trigger an increased production of bacteria-fighting saliva inside the mouth.

Salt Water Gargle: You might also find a salt water gargle to be useful as this combination helps eliminate bacteria from your throat and tonsils. Himalayan Crystal salt is recommended.

9. Consider A Cleanse: If you have really bad breath, it’s very likely that your body has reached toxic levels. You might want to consider a colon cleanse and then move on to doing a liver cleanse.

Note: If you choose to use a mouthwash or mouth spray as a temporary solution to the problem, it is particularly important that you choose one that has no alcohol at all.
Alcohol actually contributes to the development of bad breath and studies have shown that mouthwashes containing more than 25% alcohol are linked to an increased risk of developing oral cancer.

9 Natural Remedies to Bad Breath