Bad Breath Home Remedies
Dr. B. Kanagasabapathy
[M.D.S. (Ortho), Fellow ICOI]
Bad breath or halitosis is typically produced by oral bacteria, and is a big issue for numerous people. Let’s see how you can battle this common problem using scientifically proven home remedies.
Green tea
The green tea, produced from the plant Camellia sinensis, is a high antioxidant drink with all kinds of possible health benefits. Also, they have a beneficial effect on oral tissues of gum, according to studies. Researchers claim that the tea possesses a natural chemical known as Epigallocatechin-3-gallate which induces gums to emit antimicrobial compounds targeting a form of bacteria that creates halitosis.
Herbal rinses
Poor breath is also a sign of over-accumulation of dangerous oral bacteria usually caused by plaque and gingivitis. Participants reported dramatical reduction of oral bacteria levels when they rinsed with a combination of clove, tea tree oil and basil according to at least one report. The rinse has also tended to eliminate gingivitis and plaque in addition to minimizing halitosis.
Water
A range of studies has already shown that dryness in mouth is a major cause of halitosis. Your mouth actually dries when you’re asleep, so that’s why you seem to get bad morning breath. Everyday, drink 8 glasses of water to fight against dry mouth. Since several drugs may also trigger dry mouth; discuss possible solutions with your dentist. You may also choose to chew gums which are sugar-free which can encourage increased production of saliva.
Parsley
A traditional folk cure for halitosis, parsley has a rich source of chlorophyll and fresh fragrance that brings it an odor remover action. Evidence also shows that parsley in the mouth can help counter volatile odor-making sulphur compounds. To utilize parsley for bad breath try grinding new leaves following every meal.
Yogurt
Studies say that yogurt may be an efficient way of minimizing bad breath. Eight out of ten subjects have experienced a decrease in halitosis after 6 weeks of yogurt consumption. Scientists assume the large concentrations of probiotics have been responsible for the significant outcome. When you are getting a bad breath, try to add yogurt in your diet.
Baking Soda
Bacteria that induce tooth decay will make your mouth smell acidic. However, when the baking soda bicarbonate blends with the acid of the bacteria, it tends to make it neutral, and thus odorless.
Halitosis may also be a symptom of gum disease, post nasal bleeding, tonsil infections, blood disorders, respiratory infections, issues with the sinus, kidney issues, liver disease , and diabetes. Severe bad breath may also be a symptom of cancer or serious metabolic disorders in exceptional circumstances.
Keeping this in view, if you have constant bad breath that doesn’t seem to go away even after following good dental hygiene and dietary changes, it is necessary to visit your dentist.
