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Natural Indian Home Remedies for Bad Breath

The causes for foul and bad breath can be many. The most common cause for bad breath is the buildup of odour-producing bacteria in the mouth. It can be due to several reasons like not taking proper care of oral hygiene or eating a meal full of onion and garlic - the reason could be any, but embarrassing situations can be many. Thus, if you are suffering from bad breath, the first step to getting rid of it is to focus on dental hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing should become a part of your daily regimen. Scraping your tongue to remove the white and yellow plaque buildup will also help in reducing bad breath. To know more about Indian home remedies for bad breath, read this article.

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Natural Indian Home Remedies for Bad Breath

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  1. Natural Indian Home Remedies for Bad Breath Ever been in a social situation when someone simply excused themselves from you while scrunching their noses? If the answer to this question is yes, then you know that you are suffering from bad breath. When there is a persistent odour coming in the exhaled breaths from your mouth, it is considered as bad breath. While it is not a medical emergency, but it can very well land you in some very distressing situations. Here is our list of Indian home remedies for bad breath. But before we dive into that, let us understand what causes this embarrassing problem. • Causes of Bad Breath • Bad breath doesn’t have to be caused by any underlying disease. Millions of bacteria reside inside our mouths. Some of them are beneficial and essential to start the digestive process; some of them can cause the formation of plaque in the gums causing diseases like gingivitis which is accompanied by bad breath. Other reasons could be: • Dental Cavity or Infection • Eating a meal full of onion and garlic • Poor dental and oral hygiene • Accumulation of plaque on gums and tongue • Diabetes • Sore throat • Heartburn, ulcers or lactose intolerance • Home remedies for bad breath

  2. 6 Indian Home Remedies for Bad Breath • Salt Water Rinse An easy and effective way to maintain oral hygiene is rinsing your mouth with salt water after every meal. Salt has antibacterial properties and removes wanted bacteria from the mouth. Swishing saline water in the mouth after meals also helps in the removal of stuck food in the teeth. • Cloves Known as a popular remedy for any issue related to teeth and gums, cloves can remove bacteria from your mouth and make your breath kiss-ably sweet. Just suck on 2-3 cloves after a meal to remove bad breath from your mouth. Do not use clove powder or oil for this purpose. • Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a pH neutralizing agent and can help in removing excess bacteria from the mouth. • Add one teaspoon of baking powder to one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar • Swish it in your mouth after meals to get rid of bad breath caused by onion and garlic. 4. Baking Powder Another kitchen essential that can be your ultimate home remedies for bad breath is baking powder. It is alkaline in nature and helps in maintaining the pH levels in your mouth. High acidic levels caused by various issues are one of the main reasons for bad breath. Its antimicrobial properties kill the bacteria in the mouth and its alkaline nature doesn’t cause any harm to the gums and teeth. Following are a few ways to use baking powder to make bad breath go away:

  3. Mix half tablespoon of baking powder with your usual amount of toothpaste and use this mixture to gently brush your teeth. Follow this procedure on alternate days to keep your oral cavity healthy and free of bad breath causing bacteria. • To get rid of the foul smell easily, mix baking soda in warm water and allow it to dissolve completely. Now, use this mixture to swish your mouth and remove any plaque building bacteria. • Add baking soda and one tablespoon of lemon water to half a cup of warm water and use it to gargle your mouth. The antibacterial properties of lemon and baking soda remove bacteria and keep your mouth fresh and odour-free. • Bad breath can be caused due to other digestive issues. Mix half teaspoon baking powder with one teaspoon honey, in warm water and consume it daily. Honey is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and will help in soothing your intestine lining. Stop consuming this drink once the bad breath goes away. • Peppermint Oil Peppermint oil keeps the odour-producing bacteria away and keeps your mouth minty-fresh. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil to a cup of warm water and use it to swish around in the mouth daily after meals to get rid of bad breath. • Tea-Tree Oil Just like peppermint oil, tea tree oil also has anti-microbial properties and can keep your mouth clean. Add 2-3 drops of tea-tree oil to the toothpaste while brushing every day and make the odour-producing bacteria go away. Other Tips to Get Rid of Bad Breath • Maintain good oral hygiene. Make sure you brush twice daily to remove the bacteria buildup in your gums. • Don’t forget to floss your tongue regularly to remove plaque from there as well. • If you wear dentures, make sure you remove them and clean them regularly and thoroughly. • Replace your toothbrush every three months. • Arrange for regular dental checkups and cleaning. To explore more mouth bad smell home remedies, visit our website.

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