Home Remedies to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Having a bad breath can be very embarrassing. The main culprit behind bad breath are the bacteria present in our mouth. The remedy to treating bad breath is to kill the bacteria causing it. We have shared below 3 ways you can get rid of bad breath.

1. Killer C Water

The Killer C Water is water infused with Oranges, strawberries, and kiwis which are loaded with vitamin C. The Killer C Water helps in keeping your mouth moist and also kill the bacteria that is causing bad breath. Oranges, strawberries, and kiwis have high contents of vitamin C which creates an acidic environment that kills the bad breath causing bacteria.

What you will need to make Killer C Water …

1 large Orange

3 Kiwis

4 Strawberries

2 liters of fresh water

1 Glass jar to store it

Directions to make Killer C Water

Cut the Oranges, strawberries, and kiwis into slices and put them in the glass jar now pour in it 2 liters of fresh water. Keep this jug in the refrigerator and let it chill overnight which will allow the vitamins from the fruits to seep into the water. Drink Killer C Water in the morning while having breakfast, and during the day whenever you feel the need. You can store this water for a week in the refrigerator.

2. Make Lemon Juice “Candies”

In a day our salivary glands produce as much as 3 pints of saliva. Our saliva contains calcium and phosphorus which our teeth can absorb to be strong it also helps fights off bacteria which cause cavities and bad breath and helps easy flow of food and water pass through our mouth and throat. When you have a dry mouth you have bad breath caused by all those bacteria in your mouth. Making  lemon juice candies helps to moisten your mouth, the sourness of the lemon juice and the sucking action will start the saliva to flow in the mouth. Adding ground cinnamon to the candies helps in killing bacteria which cause bad breath.

What you will need to make Lemon Juice Candies …

Fresh water

one lemon

ice cube tray

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions to make Lemon Juice Candies

Add a small pinch of cinnamon in the bottom of each cube in the ice tray. Next add a teaspoon of lemon juice to each compartment in the ice cube tray, now fill it with water. Lightly stir and then allow it to freeze. You eat these lemon candies to get rid of bad breath. You could also add them to your drinking water.

3. Utilize Natures Toothbrushes

Snacking on some fruit which help in scrubbing your teeth when you eat them as they are rich in fiber. So whenever you need to brush your teeth but don’t have the chance to go brush, try eating  any of the following foods which will act as natural toothbrushes and also help in killing the bacteria which cause bad breath.

Apples: 

Apples are rich in fiber and promote the production of saliva which makes them one of the best natural toothbrushes to get rid of bad breath.

Celery and raw carrots: 

Celery and raw carrots are firm and crisp and are excellent for brushing your teeth. Celery and raw carrots have a very high moisture content which help to keep your mouth moisturized.

Cinnamon sticks: 

Cinnamon is loaded with antibacterial properties. Chewing on a cinnamon stick releases the essential oils present in cinnamon that kill the bacteria which causes bad breath and keeps your mouth smelling fresh.

Berries: 

Berries are loaded with antioxidants which can help in fighting the bacteria which cause bad breath.