Top 5 Must-Read Recipes On How To Make Mouthwash For Bad Breath Naturally At Home

Updated: 12/02/2019

I. Overview

In almost all cases, it must be uncomfortable and embarrassment for people who get bad breath when communicating with others, particularly with their lover, bosses, colleagues, and friends. Bad breath, known as halitosis, is not exactly a disease, but it is a bit hard to cure permanently. It sounds like a simple problem, but there are a lot of people have had disappointments regarding important matters such as finding a lover or getting promotion due to bad breath. Obviously, no one wants to feel shy or unconfident just because of their breath. However, it may be simple to solve this problem, by following these must-read recipes below on how to make mouthwash for bad breath naturally at home. You need to find the recipe that works best for you. Continue reading the article on Beauty Talk to discover these natural ways and then find one that is suitable for you.

II. Common Causes Of Bad Breath

1. Poor Personal Oral Hygiene

Bad habit of oral hygiene is the main cause of bad breath^{[1] [2]}. Many harmful bacteria accumulate on and between your teeth, gums, and tongue, which creates unpleasant and unwanted smelling gases. These bacteria also cause tooth decay and certain types of gum diseases.

Unless you brush your teeth regularly, to ensure your personal hygiene, the trapped food remaining between the teeth will be decompose under the terrible bacteria. Certainly, afterward, you will be more susceptible to getting bad breath.

2. Food And Drink

Consuming several kinds of strong-smelling dishes and foods like onion, garlic, or spices may be the cause of bad breath^[3]. Additionally, coffee or alcohol, and others are strong-smelling drinks can also lead to terrible-smelling breath.

Normally, there are temporary effects of food and drink on the breath. However, if this situation lasts long, you may meet up with the unwanted results that make you get trouble with an awful breath.

3. Smoking

Smoking relates to a vast number of oral problems such as the stain of teeth, the reduction of your tasting sense, and bad breath is no exception^{[4] [5]}. Those who are strongly addicted smokers tend to have extremely bad smell in comparison to non-smokers. Just passing by a smoker, you can often get a whiff of the bad smoke odor. This is another good reason to avoid smoking as much as you can.

4. Medical Conditions

Bad breath may come from some certain medical conditions. For instance, having a dry mouth affects the composition and the flow of saliva that leads to the lack of saliva. This builds up more bacteria than usual, and there may be changes in the types of harmful bacteria in the mouth, leading to bad breath^[6].

Other medical conditions that may lead to bad breath include gastrointestinal disorders^[7]. Science has shown that in certain cases, the bacterial infection of the small intestine and stomach lining strongly linked with the bad breath^[8].

Also, some other medical conditions adversely affect the breath such as diabetes, throat, and nose and lung infections, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, or bronchiectasis.

III. How To Make Mouthwash For Bad Breath

1. Cinnamon Mouthwash 

Cinnamon encompasses potent antioxidants, along with polyphenols and flavonoids that offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties^{[9] [10]}.

These special components are great in fighting a lot of oral problems, especially bad breath. Cinnamon not only works to eliminate bad breath effectively, but it also contains the natural preservative agents that help to keep the lifespan of the mouthwash longer. To make the cinnamon mouthwash, you also need clove and peppermint extracts.

Detailed Remedy

• Boil a cup of water in a pan
• Mix 1 tsp. each of cinnamon powder and ground cloves
• Add mixture to boiling water and simmer for about 5 minutes
• Then, turn off the heat and let it cool down naturally
• Strain the liquid into a small glass
• Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to form a new mixture
• Stir it well and store it in an airtight bottle
• Use the mouthwash regularly after brushing the teeth

2. Baking Soda Mouthwash 

Baking soda is a fantastic in treating halitosis^[11]. It is good at deodorizing your mouth as a mouthwash while whitening your teeth. Besides, baking soda also produces the alkaline environment inside the mouth to fight against bacteria causing cavities and bad breath. Research indicates that toothpaste containing baking soda reduce bad breath effectively^[12].

It is most effective when combining baking soda with other wonderful ingredients. You can choose either aloe vera or salt to mix with baking soda for making the mouthwash for bad breath. These two recipes work as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent to freshen your breath. In addition, you can use two more recipes to increase the effectiveness of these mouthwashes. You can use peppermint essential oil and tea tree essential oil.

Detailed Remedy 1: Baking Soda With Aloe Vera

• Pour half a cup of pure aloe vera gel into a small bottle with a funnel and set this bottle aside
• Prepare a separate bowl with a ½ glass of distilled water and then add  2 tsp. of baking soda, 1-2 drops of tea tree essential oil, and 1 drop of peppermint essential oil to a bowl of water
• Stir the liquid well to mix these ingredients
• Next, pour the liquid into a bottle
• Finally, close the bottle tightly and shake it until the mixture is blended thoroughly
• Store it in a refrigerator for the better preserve. Use the treatment every day after brushing your teeth and only use one treatment within a week.

Detailed Remedy 2: Baking Soda With Salt

• Prepare a half cup of distilled water and then add to the water ¼ tablespoon of baking soda
• Add ¼ teaspoon of original sea salt to the water
• Pour 1 to 2 drops of peppermint oil into the cup
• Stir it well until the salt dissolves in the liquid
• Lastly, transfer the treatment to store in a small airtight bottle
• Use it as a mouthwash twice daily in the morning and in the evening

3. Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash 

People often use hydrogen peroxide to eliminate most kinds of bacteria buildup inside your mouth, which causes your bad breath^{[13] [14] [15]}. Additionally, to obtain fresher breath, you can completely make a combination of hydrogen peroxide and some types of essential oils of your choice such as spearmint oil.

Detailed Remedy

• Pour half a glass of distilled water into a small pitcher
• Add about 2 tablespoons of the 3% hydrogen peroxide and 4 or 5 drops of spearmint essential oil to the water
• Stir the liquid to mix all the ingredients well
• Transfer this mouthwash to a small airtight bottle and preserve in a cool and dark place
• Shake the bottle well, before using it

4. Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash 

Tea tree oil consists of natural ant-fungal and antiseptic properties that are beneficial in helping to kill bacteria and prevent bad breath^{[16] [17]}.

From that, it will make your breath always fresh. “Several studies have shown that tea tree oil is one of the most effective antifungal properties that help to fight approximately 100 types of Candida albicans and fungus.” (Read more about 10 Proven Home Remedies For Angular Cheilitis Infection. Medically reviewed/ fact checked by Rachelle Caves RDN, CNSC, CPT)

To get the best result, you should add lemon oil and peppermint oil as two essential ingredients together with tea tree oil.

Detailed Remedy

• Prepare half a cup of tepid water and then pour about 2 to 3 drops of each oil type: tea tree oil, lemon oil, and peppermint oil
• Stir the liquid well and store in a small airtight bottle in a cool place
• Use as your mouthwash daily after brushing your teeth

Detailed Remedy

• Prepare half a cup of tepid water and then pour about 2 to 3 drops of each oil type: tea tree oil, lemon oil, and peppermint oil
• Stir the liquid well and store in a small airtight bottle in a cool place
• Use as your mouthwash daily after brushing your teeth

IV. When To See The Doctor

It is advisable to see your dentist as regularly as you can, whether you have mouthwash or not. Following the above mouthwash recommendations may help reduce bad breath but should you notice imperious symptoms, then please seek the advice of our doctor. With several wonderful remedies to make mouthwash above, you are completely able to prevent and eliminate bad breath effectively. However, if you do not follow the treatments properly and constantly, the bacteria will change and worsen the condition. Once the bad breath has gotten worse, it tends to last long and then it becomes a chronic disease that is difficult to heal. If you do not make progress in getting rid of bad breath after a long time using these solutions, you will need to see the dentist to explore you other suitable therapies.

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