4 Amazing Herbal Essential Oils For Bad Smell From Mouth
The oral issue of bad breath or foul smell from the mouth, called as Halitosis is a problem which is becoming both common as well as chronic, positioning itself as the third most prevalent dental problems, after toothache and gum diseases. Not only this, bad breath also causes a great deal of worry, embarrassment and sometimes even psychological distress.
What Studies Say
Studies indicate that, worldwide the oral health issue of having and emitting foul smell in the mouth is catching up.
- Over 80 million people suffer from the problem of chronic bad breath.
- This makes an estimated 25 % of world population.
- This has certainly become a serious dental issue, since people with a chronic bad breath tend to take it for granted.
- They are not only exposing those around them to a foul and unpleasant mouth odour.
- But also allowing their own oral health to go for a toss, without realizing the long term consequences.
- Also, since people naturally tend to avoid interacting personally or getting close with someone who has a bad breath, psychological issues and depression builds up.
Temporary Relief Could Be Misleading
It is important to understand that simply chewing on some minted gums, using fancy mouth fresheners or even those mouthwashes for a quick rinse post meals does not quite solve the problem of halitosis.
Avoid Poor Oral Hygiene
Depending from person to person, there could be various reasons behind the very origin of this problem.
- The main reason, however, remains a poor oral hygiene,
- This is especially that of the gums and tongue.
- When the food particles are left behind in our mouth, the bacteria in our mouth break them down, converting them into sulphurous compounds, which result in bad breath.
- That is why we should always, always rinse our mouth post a meal.
More Oral Health Recommendations
- Regularly brushing the teeth using a good quality, chemical-free toothpaste helps take care of our gums and teeth.
- Regular flossing prevents the food particles from sticking between our teeth.
- Frequently, though gently, scraping our tongue to get rid of food particle forms a part of a good oral hygiene.
- Having plenty of water also helps in rinsing our mouth and maintaining oral health.
Smoking Could be The culprit
One of the major underlying reasons behind halitosis is tobacco smoking. The nicotine chemicals present in cigarettes tend to stay in our mouth, and their stale smell tends to linger for a long time. Therefore, if you wish to stay away from halitosis, stay far, far away from smoking.
Try Natural Herbal Essential Oils
Apart from bringing about these few simple lifestyle changes as discussed above, there are also various home remedies which not only prevent but also cure the problem of Foul smell from the mouth.
- Unlike their fancy, commercial counterparts, these simple, DIY oral care solutions made using natural ingredients turn out to be quite cheap and seriously effective.
- Also, their influence lasts really long.
- Another big merit is that a regular usage does not cause any long term damage to our oral health.
Clove Essential Oil
Cloves have long been used for various dental issues, especially toothache. Its extract is known to be especially effective in temporarily relieving us of the pain associated with toothache and soothing the inflammation of gums. In case of halitosis also, the antibacterial as well as anti-fungal properties fight the bad breath causing bacteria, thus curbing the microbial growth in our mouth, while also assisting a good digestion. Simply add a few drops of this essential oil to water, mix well and use it as a mouthwash to rinse your mouth.
Tea Tree Oil
This essential oil is often used as one of the major ingredients in various mouthwashes, since it deep cleanses our mouth and promises strong action against bacteria and microorganisms, especially those that cause bad breath.
Peppermint Oil
Used as a flavour in a number of commercially available toothpastes and mouth fresheners, peppermint extract is something which cleanses our mouth, and the entire oral cavity.
- This provides remedies the problem of bad breath and really helps in refreshing you for a longer period of time.
- Apart from using its essential oil in some kind of DIY home remedy, we can also chew on some fresh clean peppermint leaves,
- And also you can add the dried and powdered leaves in beverages such as iced tea and sherbets for a refreshing aftertaste.
Thymol Oil
This herb is naturally equipped to fight any signs of bad breath, tooth decay and gum diseases. When it comes to halitosis, the presence of thymol in a mouthwash helps combat the action of oral bacteria by neutralizing the sulphur compounds produced by them in our mouth, thus preventing the problem of bad breath.
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