Bad Breath Home Remedies

John and Bips met each other on the first day of college. It was attraction at first sight, and it was mutual. The law of attraction was so strong, that it brought them together as partners for chemistry practicals. Laboratory experiments aside, the chemistry between the two began increasing with every passing day. Everyone knew that it was just a matter of time before things took a turn towards biology. Well, it could have probably happened on Saturday night itself, after they'd walked back to Bips' place after an evening movie and a romantic dinner. They were at the doorstep - touching, stroking, caressing...the burners were back on...things were heating up...the chemistry was intense...John held her around the waist and slowly leaned in towards her strawberry lips. She responded by bringing her face close to his, and closed her eyes in anticipation. Their lips briefly met, just for a second. And then she was gone...vanished into thin air...

No, that wasn't a ghost story! It was John's breath! It was so foul-smelling that she just couldn't stand it anymore! Now, if you want to avoid such an embarrassing predicament, here are some remedies to help prevent bad breath and foul mouth odor.

Relief from Bad Breath

• Let's start off with something very simple and very basic - regular brushing. It is no rocket science that regular brushing of teeth will keep them clean and free from bad breath-causing germs and bacteria. Use a good toothpaste and an effective toothbrush, and make sure that you brush your teeth thoroughly and regularly. Pay attention to the corners and the insides, as those are the areas that are often overlooked or under-brushed.
• Clean your tongue thoroughly using a good tongue cleaner. This is an important aspect of dental health. Usually, the tongue is where most of the odor-causing bacteria reside. Also, use dental floss and floss your teeth on a regular basis. When it comes to bad breath remedies, dental flossing and proper cleaning of the tongue is as important as brushing the teeth.
• Mouthwash is another effective way of ridding your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. Rinsing your mouth after periodic intervals using mouthwash can help in fighting bad breath. However, try to go for non-alcohol based mouthwashes, as alcohol based mouthwashes can leave your mouth feeling excessively dry.
• Chewing on a piece of peppermint candy or chewing gum can also help in fighting bad breath, albeit on a temporary basis.
• Mixing a little bit of baking soda in a glass of lukewarm water and gargling with it.
• Chewing cardamom seeds freshens the breath and reduces foul mouth odor.
• Chewing parsley or mint leaves is one of the best ways of freshening your breath in a jiffy.
• Avocado and tea made from fenugreek seeds are said to be very effective in tackling the problem of halitosis (bad breath).
• Tea tree oil is also known to help fight against bad breath. You can add a drop of it on your toothpaste before you brush your teeth. Alternatively, add a couple of drops of the oil to a glass of lukewarm water and gargle.
• Eating fruits such as apples, oranges, sweet limes, etc. helps in keeping your breath fresh and free of foul odor.
• Cloves also work well in freshening your breath and keeping bad breath at bay. Just keep a couple of cloves in the corner of your mouth and suck on them from time to time. The juice will fight the odor-causing bacteria and keep your mouth feeling fresh.
• Before going to bed, squeeze an entire lemon in a glass of warm water. Add a spoonful of honey and a little bit of cinnamon for flavor. Drink this and you will wake up to find that your breath is much fresher than before.
• Drinking pineapple juice as well as chewing on sunflower seeds after a meal, followed by a glass of water is also a good way of fighting bad breath.

Well, these were a few home remedies and cures that can help you get rid of the bad breath. Learn from what happened to John and make good use of these bad breath remedies. Take care!