Household Cures for Bad Breath

According to Home Remedies Web, bad breath, or halitosis, affects most people at some point during their lives. Though it can be embarrassing, it can usually be remedied with a few household items. However, if bad breath persists, talk to your dentist or doctor for medical advice.

Causes of Bad Breath

• Home Remedies Web notes that causes of bad breath include: food (especially food high in protein), smoking, medications, dehydration, stress, sinus problems, zinc deficiency, talking a lot, not eating breakfast, or more serious medical disorders, such as cancer.

Baking Soda

• Baking soda, according to Home Remedies Web, is an ideal remedy for bad breath, as evidenced by the fact that it is often found in toothpaste. Baking soda changes the levels of acidity in your mouth, the cause of bad breath. Add a small amount of baking soda to your toothbrush with some water, and brush your teeth as usual.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• Home Remedies Web also suggests using apple cider vinegar to combat bad breath. Mix 1/2 tbsp. of vinegar into a glass of water and use it to gargle for 10 seconds at a time. Repeat as needed.

Parsley

• Granny Med suggests using fresh parsley (not dried) as a remedy for bad breath. Eat a sprig or two of fresh parsley any time of day to fight bad breath, but particularly after meals. Not only does it neutralize bad breath, but it also helps with digestion and intestinal gas.