[Last Updated on April 28th 2014]
Bad breath is one of the most common health problems and most of us are looking for bad breath remedies. An improper diet can lead to stomach problems and a deficiency in good intestinal flora, bacteria in the mouth, stomach and intestine problems, sluggish bowels, and sinus or throat infections.
Certain foods, tobacco, and alcohol are the most common causes of bad breath. There are many ways and remedies you can use to freshen your breath, starting with eliminating what causes the bad breath, such as white sugar and bleached white flour, and introducing a diet based on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Avocado helps eliminate intestinal putrefaction, which can lead to bad breath, so it’s a great add to your shopping list.
It is important to know that there are some liquid offenders that leave a residue that can attach to the plaque in your mouth and infiltrate your digestive system, these include coffee, beer, wine and whiskey, which are recommended to avoid, but it can also happen with natural food such as onions, spices and garlic but since they provide many benefits to the body it is advisable to brush teeth immediately after ingestion. This is not true of coffee and wine, brushing after ingestion can cause the staining material, called tannin, to be pushed deeper into the enamel.
The best solution for bad breath is to practice good oral hygiene and keep the mouth, tongue, teeth, and gums clean and healthy. Brush and floss your teeth regularly and clean your gums to remove bacterial buildup.
Try natural remedies to fresher your breath such as: chewing some leaves of parsley after eating, which is rich in chlorophyll, a green plant compound that kills bacteria that cause odor, also chewing unripe guava or guava leaves is an excellent tonic for the teeth and gums.
You can also use natural oils with your toothpaste such as tea tree or peppermint while brushing, cardamom seeds and fenugreek seeds can also help sweeten your breath.
