Try Some of These Natural Remedies for Kiss-Friendly Breath

If you have ever tried to give your date a kiss and he or she puts a hand up to protect himself (herself) from your vile breath, you know how that feels. Probably that person did want your kiss, but was put off by your bad breath. What are the ways of fighting this disorder apart from daily brushing and flossing?

The average mouth is full of bacteria, which is found especially on the tongue because of the way it is; this is one of the causes of bad breath. During and after eating some food debris gets left on the tongue, causing anaerobic bacteria to multiply there. These produce Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSC) which generate odor smelling of hydrogen sulfide, similar to rotten egg smell. Certain strong foods, after digestion, can also produce odor which makes your exhaled breath small bad.

You can avoid this problem by regularly cleaning the tongue to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria. There are special tongue scrapers that you buy for this, but some experts recommend that you simply use a teaspoon for the job.

Another way to solve this problem is by using a mouth oxygenator. There are several variations of this product available all over the country. These products work because the bacteria in the mouth are anaerobic, meaning that they thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. By flushing oxygen into your mouth, a large percentage of these bacteria will die.

Mouthwashes are great for keeping your breath fresh. Many of these are very effective and can give you fresh breath that will last a whole day. The most effective ones are those that contain cetylpyridinium chloride and zinc chloride. Unlike other products that just mask the bad smell with a nice mint flavor, these really help eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath.

Another great product to help you get closer to that fresh-smelling breath is the water pik. This mechanical item works by spraying the inside of the mouth with a strong but rather pleasant stream of water that will dislodge all trapped food particles between the teeth.

If home remedies are your thing, you can try using baking soda as an alternative treatment for halitosis. The bitter taste of this substance may turn off some people, but baking soda is really quite effective in eliminating smell of bad breath. Besides, many toothpaste brands now offer products that have baking soda as one of their ingredients.

Eating properly will also help to eliminate the noxious odor. Therefore, if you chew on snacks such as fresh vegetables, which are high in acids and fiber that will kill much of the bacteria, as opposed to candy, chips, and cookies this will help to keep plaque from forming. You could also rinse the mouth with mint, or chew parsley or basil leaves. Also to aid in maintaining healthy gums, add citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemon, lime), guavas or pomegranates in the diet as these fruits contain large quantities of vitamin C. Massaging the gums daily with a mixture of salt, black pepper, turmeric and sesame oil is also beneficial. A tea made of the leaves from Wintergreen makes an effective mouthwash and gargle for the mouth and throat.

Rinsing your mouth after meals is crucial in order to remove the excess food particles that can otherwise attract bacteria. A hydrogen peroxide solution is excellent to use for this because it increases the oxygen in your mouth, effectively killing the anaerobic bacteria lurking at the back of your tongue. However, hydrogen peroxide is not always available, like when you’re eating out. In such cases, gargling with plain water will be sufficient. The flow of water in the mouth will be enough to dislodge most food particles from the mouth.

Because vegetarians do not eat animal protein and fat, their diets are lower in saturated fats and trans fat as also cholesterol. Vegan diets also have a higher fiber component when compared to non-vegetarian diets. This is the reason that vegans and vegetarians are less likely to suffer from bad breath. Since the bad breath causing bacteria live on protein, and vegetarians eat a diet which is higher in fruits and vegetables, they have less chances of developing a chronic bad breath problem than those whose main diet consists of meat and is high protein in nature.