Before you begin to get rid of bad breath, you need to understand the reason for its occurrence. After all, it is more expedient to eliminate not the consequences, but the original cause. In the oral cavity, microbes can begin to multiply, releasing their waste products, which create bad breath. To combat this phenomenon, it is not necessary to immediately go to the dentist, you can try to solve the problem at home.
It is necessary
- - toothpaste and brush
- - rinse aid
- - dental floss
- - herbal decoctions
- - fresh parsley
- - baking soda
- - chlorhexidine
- - triclosan
- - vegetable oil
- - proper nutrition
Instructions
Step 1
Bad breath, bad breath can be constant companions of a person or appear suddenly. The main reasons for such an unpleasant smell can be completely different factors. Such, for example, as: plaque on the tongue or on the teeth, stones on the teeth, odorous foods that you ate the day before, inconspicuous food debris "hidden" in the mouth, as well as poor oral care, all kinds of stomatitis, gum disease, teeth and tonsils, problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal system. So before eliminating the problem of unpleasant odor, you must first get rid of its root cause. And here you can not do without a visit to the doctor. You may have to undergo an examination and, if necessary, be treated.
Step 2
If you have not found any serious diseases, and your mouth smells unpleasant, you need to take hygienic measures. Get in the habit of brushing your teeth correctly and regularly - at least twice a day, morning and evening. The process should last at least 4-5 minutes, the best movements are circular and vertical, as if "sweeping", but in no case horizontal - otherwise plaque can get into the gaps between the teeth and remain there.
Step 3
Use a brush with good toothpaste and a variety of additional products. For example, a scraper for cleaning the tongue from plaque, dental floss, mouthwash. So you have the best chance to fight odor-causing germs by removing stuck food from the deepest spots and cracks between your teeth. This means that they will not rot there, leading to an unpleasant odor and the formation of caries. If you suffer from halitosis (as persistent bad breath is scientifically called), also use an antiseptic. For example, baking soda, chlorhexyldine, Triclosan. They need to rinse the mouth, chlorhexidine solution, for example, reduces the number of bacteria in the oral cavity by 90%.
Step 4
It happens that the cause of bad breath is toxins accumulated in the folds of the intestinal system. Help your body cleanse and digest food more efficiently. Eat a healthy diet: Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods. This, for example, muesli or steamed oatmeal, apples, other fruits and vegetables. You can add dry bran to regular food, they are sold in hypermarkets and pharmacies. In addition, you need to drink as much as possible: water is a good helper in the digestion of food, it also helps to remove bacteria, toxins from the body, and perfectly cleanses. Drink at least one and a half to two liters of clean water every day.
Step 5
One of the most effective methods is rinsing with herbal solutions. With sufficient regularity, they can help get rid of bad breath. To prepare a gargle, take 20 mint leaves (which is equivalent to a spoonful of dried mint), pour boiling water over it, let it brew a little, then strain and rinse your mouth several times a day for two weeks.
Step 6
Rinse your mouth with wormwood broth. To do this, pour boiling water over 1 tablespoon of bitter wormwood. After the infusion is infused, rinse your mouth 4-5 times a day for about 2-3 weeks. After a month, your breath will become much more pleasant and fresher.
Step 7
Prepare a decoction with verbena stalks. This herb helps you to forget about bad breath. Add 2 tablespoons of the stems to boiling water. Leave the broth to boil for 5 minutes, then cool and rinse your mouth 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Step 8
For another decoction recipe, you need an alder. Take 20 g of its leaves, pour boiling water over it. After preparing the infusion, let it cool, then rinse your mouth 4-6 times a day for several weeks.
Step 9
Drink tea made from such ingredients: oak bark, St. John's wort and nettle herb, birch leaf, chamomile. Mix everything in equal proportions, pour boiling water over. After the tea is brewed, drink it throughout the day.
Step 10
Chew parsley. To freshen your breath, it will be enough to chew on a couple of twigs of this common herb. The effect of this will not be long in coming. This method can also be called "marching", since it does not require any preparations and gives a quick effect.
Step 11
Eat plenty of apples daily. In addition to cleansing the intestines of toxins, they will also help freshen the breath and ultimately get rid of bad breath. They say that if you don't have a toothbrush and toothpaste at hand, you can eat a couple of apples to clean your teeth, and the plaque is gone.
Step 12
A proven folk remedy will help you eliminate the unpleasant odor that is boring to you and those around you. Put vegetable oil in your mouth, about one tablespoon. And start rinsing your mouth with it, but do not spit it out, but suck it as it were. This should be done for 15-20 minutes, then spit out the oil, and rinse your mouth with water. You will see that the oil has lightened slightly. It absorbed all the bad things, clearing the tongue, cheeks and gums from dead cells and plaque. The oil should never be swallowed! In addition, you can drink sea buckthorn oil every day - a teaspoon three times a day. This will also help eliminate bad breath.
