You must have observed some persons who behave queerly while conversing with others. They try to close their mouth with a hanky while talking, maintain a reasonable distance from the other person and are usually in a hurry to end the conversation. This peculiarity is immediately obvious to you. Knowing them to be otherwise confident and self-assured, you are left wondering as to what they are trying to hide. And then it dawns upon you that the reason for this abnormal behavior is bad breath. But it is no laughing matter when you are the sufferer and face such an embarrassing situation of bad breath, also known in medical parlance as ‘halitosis’. Temporary bad-breath can occur when one has savored delectable dishes interspersed with strong flavored foods like onion, garlic, or as a result of food particles getting trapped in the teeth cavities. Other causes could be constipation and/or as a symptom pointing to other diseases. Read all about it in Bad Breath (Halitosis).
Here are some home based tips and remedies for bad breath:
*See to it that you are properly hydrated and eat fresh, fibre rich vegetables and foods to keep constipation at bay. If you suffer from indigestion then try some of these home remedies.
* Make a habit of chewing saunf (fennel seeds) after every meal. This not just freshens the breath but also aids digestion.
* Prepare a paste of sandalwood by rubbing it with water on a clean stone slab. Squeeze half a lemon in it. Use this mixture as a mouth wash. This will freshen the breath.
* Bitter neem with its antiseptic and antibacterial properties is ideal for cleaning teeth. So brush teeth with neem twigs and neem paste. It is good for the gums also.
* Eat a fragrant green cardamom (elaichi) after meals. It is an excellent mouth freshener.
* Use coriander (dhaniya) decoction as a mouth wash.
* Mix lemon juice with twice the quantity of rose water. Use this mixture to gargle as often as possible. This helps to get rid of bad breath.
* Gargle with a cold decoction of Aloevera mixed with honey in case of chronic bad breath.
Related:
Exercising teeth the natural way
Brush your teeth regularly to thwart the risk of heart diseases
Home remedies for tooth aches
8 comments:
These are all great suggestions to combat bad breath. I think I'll try some of them. I've tried a lot of things. I've also tried Therabreath, and it really did wonders for my breath. It took away my dry mouth, and now I don't see others shy away from me anymore or offer me gum or mint. Also check out this great blog I always read for bad breath info. http://blog.therabreath.com. Thanks!
Dry mouth can also be a cause of bad breath...even if you have perfect dental hygiene.
For bad breath, try taking vitamin C, which can help rid the body of mucous and toxins that can cause bad breath, and can also help clear up mouth and gum disease. and prevent bleeding gums. Fiber can help remove toxins from the colon that can result in bad breath. If you suspect poor digestion may be playing a part, try taking an acidophilus supplement to give your friendly internal bacteria a boost, or have some natural yogurt. Chlorophyll (in alfalfa, wheatgrass, barley juice, or any number of “green” concoctions) is very helpful in both cleansing the body of toxins and covering the effect of foods such as onions and garlic, and in available in powder and liquid form. Gargling with a solution of 10 drops of Calendula tincture diluted in four ounces of water can also help. Chewing on fennel seeds, anise seeds, or a clove can help freshen breath. Use a tongue scraper, or brush your teeth and tongue after every meal. Avoid using commercial mouthwashes containing alcohol, since even though they do kill the bacteria that causes bad breath, the bacteria soon return in greater numbers. Try a natural enzyme mouthwash. Drinking plenty of water and peppermint tea can both help flush your system of toxins and help you smell sweet. You can also add a pinch of anise, cinnamon, or caraway to hot water or mint tea for added effect.
Great tips, I have a friend with this problems, this is a must read for her! Good info.
Tongue scraper. Rake the tongue from the back forward.. Brush with toothpaste. Floss. Use mouthwash.
If you are away and can't do the above, then rinse out your mouth with water. Some people also use mints.
When you brush you teeth brush your tong... Carry some breath mints or gum...
Brushing your tongue is probably the single most effective thing you can do. (I personally chew sugar-free gum, but I know that’s bad.) In studies it has been shown that tongue brushing alone is a better guard against bad breath than brushing only the teeth.Flossing of course is so important. I am always flossing and it annoys lots of people, but my gums are healthy while I am not, go figure.Replace your toothbrush about every 2 months. If you could only see the bacteria on that thing, you’d replace it more often. I personally love my Sonicare and I replace the head about every 3 months and my hygienist loves me for it.
Gargling with boiled water of rind of pomegranate helps in eliminating foul smell.
Post a Comment
Comments posted on this blog are moderated and approved only if they are relevant, on-topic and not abusive. Avoid using links to your site/blog in the body of your comment unless it is highly relevant to the post.
If you encounter problems with the above comment form, use the old comment form