A person with bad breath is likely aware of the problem, because it usually leaves a poor aftertaste in the mouth. In the cases it doesn't, one can usually see the reaction in people who come close for intimacy or conversation. There are natural ways to get rid of bad breath.
Step 1
Combine salt and warm water in an 8-oz. glass. Swirl the mixture in your mouth for 10 seconds. Spit the salt water into the sink. Do this three or four more times. Rinsing and gargling with salt water clears bacteria, mucus and other debris such as food particles from your mouth and throat, helping to get rid of bad breath.
Step 2
Make your own baking soda tooth powder. Put baking soda in a small dish and soak your toothbrush with water. Set the wet bristles in the baking soda mixture. Brush your teeth with the baking soda. The hydrogen peroxide in the baking soda neutralizes the acids in your mouth. Acids make a friendly environment for bacteria. By eliminating them, it will be harder for bacteria to stay alive in your mouth.
Step 3
Cut a lemon into wedges and sprinkle two shakes of salt on the lemon wedge. Put the melon wedge into your mouth and suck on it for 10 to15 seconds. This is effective for stopping bad breath and is most effective after eating onions or strong garlic.
Step 4
Make tea and put cloves in the tea. Cloves are a strong antiseptic. Use 1/4 tsp. ground cloves in 2 cups hot water. Allow the mixture to steep for about 20 minutes, then pour the tea through a strainer. Gargle with the solution for two to three minutes. This removes acid from your mouth and eliminates bad breath.
Step 5
Eat cut-up apples. It's important to cut them up and cut out the skin, because the fruit under the skin can help eliminate bad breath caused by onions or red meat. Apples have been called nature's toothbrush. They reduce or eliminate many of the bacteria that cause bad breath.
Tips and Warnings
- Brush your teeth before going to sleep so germs causing bad breath are eliminated from your mouth, teeth and gums.
- Bad breath can be caused by serious health problems, particularly to the digestive system. If bad breath persists despite attempts to fix the problem, consult your doctor.
Things You'll Need
- Toothbrush
- Baking soda
- Salt water
