30 to 44 year old adults reported that they had experienced bad breath.

According to Oral Health Survey , three out of every four 30 to 44-year old adults reported that they had experienced bad breath.   Are you spending your hard earned money for purchasing highly expensive mouth washes.  “Don’t want to be bothered by bad breath”.Here find out the main reasons and treat them properly  

“Goodbye” Bad Breath – reasons – home remedies

Bad breath, which is also known as halitosis.It is not a disease- but a  real  symptom of an underlying health problem.  Generally it is caused by poor dental hygiene,diet  and health problem.  New study reveals,it to the types of bacteria that dominate the back portion of the top of your tongue.   Bacteria such as Fusobacterium, P Intermedia and T Denticola in the oral cavity breakdown proteins into volatile sulphide compounds, which have foul odour and cause bad breath.

What causes bad breath?

• eating foods with strong odors like onions or garlic—the odor  is actually given off by your lungs after you digest the food
• gum disease
• smoking or chewing tobacco
• not brushing or flossing regularly—this can cause bacteria to grow on your teeth, gums or tongue

In the great majority of cases, bad breath can be eliminated or improved by:

Rinsing and gargling with an effective mouthwash at bedtime.

Use a saline rinse -Mix a teaspoon Rock salt,cloves with a warm glass of water,hole this solution in your mouth and swish from side to side. Gargle and spit the solution.

Apply Natural Oil – Gargle or apply fresh natural coconut oil/clove oil 

chewing sugarless gum (briefly) when the mouth is dry or after eating foods rich in protein

chew fresh natural cloves/cardamom or fresh natural tulsi leaves this will helps to

proper dental care and treatment

oral hygiene, including daily flossing

eating a wholesome breakfast, and healthy snacks during the day

drinking sufficient water, and avoiding coffee and alcohol when possible

avoid eating foods with strong odors like onions,garlic etc.,

using a flat, plastic tongue cleaner to gently remove the debris from the posterior dorsum of the tongue

chewing sugarless gum (briefly) when the mouth is dry or after eating foods rich in protein