9 Remedies For Bad Breath
by brianne on January 21, 2010
It’s estimated that about 45% of the world have chronic bad breath.
And chances are, you’ve noticed the people who do. Or maybe you’re one of them. The bottom line: nobody likes bad breath. What seems like a simple, small problem can actually seriously affect your life, especially in the area of relationships. Dating someone with bad breath? No thanks. Working in close quarters with a coworker who has bad breath? Get me out of there. Hopefully you’re not that person, but if you are, here are some remedies just for you.
Save your breath, save face. Try these remedies:
Drink more water! Staying hydrated helps with saliva production, which kills the bacteria in your mouth that cause bad breath. Add some salt and gurgle it for an extra cleansing effect.
Eat hazelnuts. When chewed slowly, hazelnuts absorb bad breath.
Try some herbs. Mint and parsley help cover up bad breath, and parsley also contains high amounts of chlorophyll which has a lasting deodorizing effect.
Chew on sage. There are oils in sage that are antibacterial, which will neutralize your bad breath.
Brush your tongue. Most of the bad-breath causing culprits can be found at the back of your tongue, an area that’s often missed in the brushing process. Make sure to brush your tongue and gums to kill all the bacteria in your mouth.
Take your vitamins. Vitamin B, C, and Zinc should all be a part of your diet. Deficiencies in any of these can cause bad breath. Vitamin B specifically helps by getting rid of excess mucus and toxins that can cause odor problems.
Adjust your diet. Eliminating coffee, beer, wine, tobacco, and certain cheeses (Camembert, Roquefort, and blue cheese) will go a long way with helping save your breath.
Step up your oral hygiene routine. Making sure you’re brushing at least twice a day– if chronic bad breath is a problem for you though, you might want to consider brushing more often. Also, flossing is essential to removing all the food particles from your mouth that will cause bad breath. Add an antiseptic mouth wash if you continue to struggle with bad breath.
See your dentist or doctor. There is a chance that your chronic bad breath might be caused by something more serious such as gum disease, bronchitis, liver disease, or cancer. In the case that you’ve done everything possible to fix your bad breath and you still have it, schedule a check up with your dentist or doctor.
Bad breath is embarrassing.
Why worry about it when the solution is most likely quite simple? All of the above remedies are quick and easy, so start saving your breath and your reputation right away.
