Many people have bad breath without realizing it.
Bad breath can have a negative impact on many areas of your life, affecting intimacy, friendship and your self-esteem. There are many products on the market to combat bad breath, but many contain harmful chemicals that simply cover up the problem, not eliminate it. Many natural methods can be used instead to eliminate bad breath for good.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Vinegar is a cure-all for many ailments. When plagued with halitosis, whisk together one cup of lukewarm water, one tsp. of apple cider vinegar and 1/4 tsp. of baking soda (the vinegar will react with the soda, so make sure your bowl is big). Gargle vigorously with the mixture, bearing in mind that you may not have to use the entire batch.
Cloves
Chewing on cloves can be a great-tasting and highly effective way to get rid of bad breath. Just a few between the teeth, chewed like gum, will release a pleasant spicy taste into your mouth and produce sweet-smelling breath.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide kills the bacteria that causes bad breath, but it is a dangerous chemical and should be used sparingly and only when well-diluted or purchased at a low percentage. Try gargling with a small amount of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. If the flavor is unappealing, add a little peppermint oil to sweeten.
Salt Water
One tbsp. of good-quality salt mixed with 6 oz. of lukewarm water can leave your mouth feeling fresh and invigorated. Repeat two or three times daily.
Tongue Brushing
It may sound odd, but brushing your tongue is a time-tested home remedy. Invest in a new toothbrush with firm bristles and make this your "tongue brush" (never use it to brush your teeth). If you want to use toothpaste, make sure it contains chlorine dioxide, zinc, or another ingredient that neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds; or chlorine dioxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, or another antibacterial ingredient. Robustly and repeatedly brush your tongue, starting as far back in your mouth as possible, and move forward in outward strokes.
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