Activated charcoal, epsom salt, green tea, grapefruit seed extract, salt water, sesame oil, tea tree oil, cardamom, hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar, gum, coconut oil, fennel seeds, parsley, lemon juice, yogurt, guava, cinnamon, ginger, eucalyptus oil, and baking soda are some of the home remedies for bad breath.

What can be even more humiliating than the remains of your last night dinner stuck in your teeth? And more than that, the bad breath or the foul odour caused because of the same! There can be a number of reasons for bad breath and which are pretty common, that is, cavities, coated tongue, poor oral hygiene or gum diseases. There are a hundred and thousands of bacteria that live on your tongue or between the spaces of gum and the teeth, all of which lead to bad smell.

Moreover, infections including intestinal disorders, sore throat, heartburn, ulcers and lactose intolerance can also be some of the reasons for bad breath. Smoking is also one of the reasons for the same. And especially some of the foods like onion, garlic, coffee and alcohol can also cause bad breath, but a temporary one. Taking into consideration all of the causes, there are a number of natural remedies that can help you to get rid of the foul odour. Some of the most effective remedies are stated below:

Curing Bad Breath: 21 Home Remedies

Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal works by absorbing the impurities in your mouth and further kills harmful bacteria. This also helps in whitening up your teeth. You should brush your teeth with activated charcoal 2-3 times a week and rinse your mouth thoroughly to remove all the charcoal.

Epsom Salt

Mix the salt in a glass of lukewarm water and gargle with this solution. In the initial first few days, you should do this daily and then do it on alternate days. Epsom salt has antibacterial properties which help to fight the odour and oral bacterial.

Green tea

You can have 2-3 cups of green tea on a regular basis. The phytochemicals present in green tea have natural antibacterial properties. This will automatically help to wash off any bacteria causing odour in the mouth.

Grapefruit Seed Extract

This helps in deodorizing the mouth by eliminating any bacteria growing in the mouth. You can put this extract on your toothbrush and rub it. Rinse it with clean water afterwards. You can do this daily.

Salt water

You can gargle using salt water once or twice a day. The antimicrobial properties cleanse the mouth and neutralizes the mouth’s pH level.

Sesame oil

Swish the sesame oil around in your mouth for a few minutes and then gargle with lukewarm water. This will help to thoroughly cleanse your mouth and also improve the dental health. You can opt to do this every day in the early morning.

Tea tree oil

Add tea tree oil to the water and gargle for at least 5 minutes. You can also use it the form of adding a few drops of it to your toothpaste before brushing. The antioxidant and antibacterial properties work against different types of bacteria and kill them.

Cardamom

Cardamom act as a deodorizer by reducing the bad odour with its fragrance. You can always pop a cardamom pod into your mouth after you have had a meal with garlic or onion or some other food item with strong odour.

Hydrogen Peroxide

This is a potent antimicrobial solution that helps to get rid of the bad breath. however, you don’t have to use this remedy repetitively every day as this can expose your teeth and gums to further damage.

Apple cider vinegar

Make a solution of water and apple cider vinegar and use this as a mouth wash. You can do this twice a day, once in the morning and once before going to bed. The antibacterial properties greatly help in restoring the pH balance in the mouth.

Gum

Chewing sugar-free gum can help to maintain a healthy flow of saliva in the mouth and throat. You can also find a number of flavours in these gums such as mint that can help to give you odour free breath for hours.

Coconut oil

You can swish coconut oil around in your mouth for 5 minutes and then rinse your mouth using lukewarm water. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of coconut oil help in keeping the mouth healthy and bacteria free.

Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds freshen your breath and also fight against any infections that may lead to bad breath. You can chew on a few fennel seeds and ingest them.

Parsley

The chlorophyll in parsley can help to eliminate the odour causing bacteria from the mouth. You can also include parsley in your regular diet. You can either add a few leaves as a garnish on your food or chew the fresh leaves directly.

Lemon Juice and Yogurt

You have to mix the two ingredients and apply the formed mixture on your teeth and leave it thereon for 5 minutes and then rinse your mouth. You can use this remedy as and when required by you. The bacteria in yogurt can help to restore the balance of your oral cavity.

Guava

Guava is one of the best remedies for bleeding gums, sensitive teeth and bad breath. You can chew a guava a number of times during the day to improve your oral health.

Cinnamon

The antimicrobial properties of cinnamon will help to cleanse the mouth and restore the pH balance in the mouth.

Ginger

Squeeze a ginger to extract fresh juice out of it and add the juice to warm water. You can use this to rinse your mouth after your meals or once in a few days. This will help to fight against different types of oral infections.

Eucalyptus oil

Make a mixture of oil and water and rinse your mouth with it regularly once in a day. Apart from the odour, this will also bring a great relief for any pain or swelling in the mouth.

Baking soda and lemon juice

You can mix the two ingredients and make a paste which you can use to rub on your teeth. This will not only fight against bad breath but will also balance the pH levels.

Plenty of water

This is the most important aspect. Drink lots of water and especially cold water, which can be used to freshen ‘morning breath’.

Remember, oral hygiene is of utmost importance. All of the remedies stated above are most effective and easiest to use and provide you with long term health of your gut microbiome. However, these remedies will surely help to eliminate the problem but in case it persists, it is recommended that you consult a dentist and heal your bad breath.