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5 Quick-Fix Remedies for Bad Breath

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You never know what put people off – your stinky body odor, your dusty shoes or maybe your rotten breath! Experts opine that fresh breath can be sought simply by eating the right foods and by maintaining some oral cleanliness like rinsing or brushing your teeth after meals, brushing before going to bed, etc. It is suggested that maintaining such healthy habits can help minimize the accumulation of bacteria in our mouth.

5 Quick-Fix Remedies for Bad Breath
Listed below are some quick-fix remedies for bad breath:

  • Sugar-free Curd: Experts are of the opinion that curd can reduce the occurrence of a common mouth ailment called “gingivitis,” a disease marked by the swelling of the gums around the teeth which are prone to frequent bleeding. Gingivitis arises from bacterial microorganisms that are also referred to as a plaque which begins to grow around the gums of the teeth. Curd is also reported to interfere with hydrogen sulphide or the rotten eggs smell that is released when an enzyme acts as a catalyst to produce hydrogen sulphide, a natural gas that contributes to foul smell.
  • Pineapples: Experts are of the opinion that pineapples contain bromelain (a mix of protein-digestive enzymes) which aids digestion and helps check bad breath naturally.
  • Raw Vegetables: Researchers suggest that eating raw vegetables can help in fighting bad breath as chewing on raw vegetables can contribute to increased production of saliva. This in turn helps in cleansing the mouth of all impurities life food particles and acid (teeth).
  • Drink Plenty of Water: The next quick-fix remedy for bad breath is to drink plenty of water to keep the teeth and gums washed, moist and clean all the time.
  • Sugar-free Gum: Finally, researchers opine that a sugar-free chewing gum can also produce a lot of saliva in the mouth which can help fight food particles and acid generated from the teeth, thereby giving no room for bacteria to creep in and cause bad breath.

The above simple ways can contribute towards achieving a larger and healthier goal – fresh breath energy! Look carefully, water, curd, chewing gum, raw vegetables and pineapples are easily available sources. So, you needn’t fumble your bag for cash to buy the otherwise fancy mouthwash or mints.

Written by prarthna

August 7th, 2008 at 3:02 am

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