Remove Bad Mouth Odour With Ease.

A bad odour or foul smell coming from the mouth called halitosis and it is always embarrassing and humiliating. Mouth odour is mostly caused by bacteria but can be caused by mouth infections, tooth cavities, poor oral hygiene, gum disease, sinus issues, medical issues, coated tongue, digestive system issues, foods with strong odours like onions, garlic etc.

Chewing gums, licking sweets with mints and some mouth washesonly offer temporary answers so the best approach will be to use many herbs and natural products that have anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties which can kill microbes. Essential oils can be included in liquid mouth washes and mouth rinses to give a good smell.

Mouth odour does not have to prevent you to from having close relationships because you can use some of the ingredients below for killing microbes improving smell.

1. Alum kills bacteria and kills smell. Dissolve some alum in water to rinse the mouth.
2. Salt water rinse kills microbes.
3. Peppermint give a good smell.
4. Cinnamon is antiseptic and covers bad breath.  Boil some cinnamon in water and use as mouth wash after cooling.
5. Eucalyptus oil leaves a good smell and has antimicrobial properties.
6. Cloves have antimicrobial properties and give a good smell. Boil some ground cloves in water and use to rinse your mouth after cooling.
7. Tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties. Mix some drops of tea tree oil in water and use as a mouth rinse.
8. Baking soda removes bad odours and kills bacteria. Dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in water and use as a mouth rinse often.
9. Lemons and limes contain citric acid which do not allow microbes to grow and cover bad smells. Mix some lemon or lime juice in water and use to rinse your mouth.
10. Cardamom is an antiseptic agent and has an aromatic flavour which freshens the mouth.
11. Ginger will improve smell. Dissolve a teaspoon of powdered ginger in hot water, allow cooling and strain. Use as a mouth wash.
12. Fennel has antimicrobial properties.
13. Apple cider vinegar is good for masking smells. Make a mouth rinse by mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
14. Fenugreek can rid you of bad smell. Boil a teaspoon in a cup of water, strain and allow to cool. Use as a mouth rinse.
15. Parsley removes bad odours. Use the juice or chew some parsley.
16. Neem has antimicrobial properties and can remove odours. Use the leaves infusion or juice or a decoction of the bark.

Getting rid of bad mouth odours takes dedication. Following a good oral hygiene regime is important.  Brush your teeth twice a day, making sure that you also brush your tongue. Eat foods that remove bad breath after consuming foods that leave a nasty smell in your mouth.  Drinking a lot of water hydrates the body and produces more saliva which cleans the mouth.

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