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You're nowhere near your toothbrush or mouthwash, and you just ate food that made your breath treacherous. Or perhaps you forgot to brush your teeth this morning as you were rushing out the door. No matter the reason for your halitosis, we have all found ourselves needing a quick fix for bad breath. These home remedies for bad breath will turn your breath fresh in no time!
Gargle baking soda. If you have access to baking soda, mix a teaspoon full with some water and gargle the mixture for 30 seconds. Baking soda is a natural cleanser and will remove bacteria and food particles from the back of your tongue that cause bad breath.
Munch on citrus. Foods high in citric acid stuch as citrus fruits stimulate saliva. Saliva washes away food particles that remain in your mouth and naturally kills bacteria. The acid in citrus foods also suppresses the activity of bad breath causing enzymes in your mouth.
Pull out the gum stick. Sugar free gum can eliminate bad breath because it helps your mouth produce extra saliva which naturally reduces bad breath. The flavor of the gum can work to instantly mask any odor that may be escaping from your mouth. Cinnamon flavored gum has been proven to work the best to mask odor and prevent the growth of new bacteria. It is important to use sugar free gum because sugar actually promotes the growth of bacteria, which would worsen your bad breath problem. Look for gum that contains the sugar substitute xylitol, since it has also been found to stop the growth of new bacteria in your mouth.
Guzzle water. Since saliva kills bad breath causing bacteria in the mouth it is important to keep your body hydrated and your mouth moist. Drinking more water has been proven to reduce the growth of bacteria in your mouth. So if you find yourself with no gum, drinking water will literally wash that bad breath away.
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