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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a fairly common problem caused by poor or insufficient oral hygiene, gum disease, or disorders of the digestive system. Although bad breath itself is not dangerous to health, it can significantly complicate communication and cause serious discomfort in everyday life.
Unpleasant breath can be eliminated not only with pharmacy products such as sprays and mouth rinses, but also with natural remedies for bad breath. For example, chewing seeds or rinsing the mouth with vegetable oil can help neutralize unpleasant odors.
Why bad breath occurs
In addition to the reasons mentioned above, an unpleasant — and sometimes unbearable — odor from the mouth can be a result of ENT diseases, including:
- Laryngitis;
- Sinusitis;
- Maxillary sinusitis (especially during flare-ups);
- Pharyngitis;
Bad breath may also occur due to dry mouth. Saliva not only helps food move smoothly into the stomach but also cleanses the gums, palate, and tongue of bacteria that cause putrefactive processes and unpleasant odors. A lack of saliva can result from inflammatory processes in the body or as a side effect of certain medications.
A sharp, unpleasant breath odor often appears after consuming alcohol, as well as onions, garlic, smoked fish, and other foods with strong aromas. In such cases, brushing your teeth or sucking on a mint candy can help freshen breath.
Natural remedies for bad breath
There are many natural ways to get rid of bad breath quickly and for a long time. Chewing propolis or eating sour apples or citrus fruits can neutralize putrid, garlic, or onion odors in the mouth for 1.5–2 hours.
Chewing crushed bay leaves provides a longer-lasting effect, helping to eliminate bad breath for up to 2.5–3 hours. Similar results can be achieved by rinsing the mouth with a water infusion of clove flowers and rosemary sprigs. However, due to their strong spicy aroma, these methods are not suitable for everyone.
A universal and highly effective natural method to eliminate unpleasant breath is holding vegetable oil in the mouth while alternately pulling in and puffing out the cheeks. Any edible oil is suitable for this purpose, including camelina oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, sesame oil, and others.
Another natural remedy for neutralizing bad breath is chewing grains or seeds. Sesame, flax, pumpkin, or sunflower seeds chewed for 10–15 minutes help eliminate odors left after eating smoked, spicy, or aromatic foods, as well as odors caused by gum disease.
In addition, black and white sesame seeds are rich in calcium and potassium, essential for bone tissue and tooth enamel. Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Sunflower seeds are rich in niacin (vitamin PP or B3), which accelerates the healing of minor injuries, including oral mucosa damage, and helps prevent ulcers caused by putrefactive processes.
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