Fight bad breath with mouthwash

Mouthwash and mouth rinsing solutions can be used at short notice to combat bad breath. The unpleasant odours are covered by the own smell of the mouthwashes and mouth rinsing solutions. Nevertheless, products that also have an antiseptic or antibacterial effect should not be used for a longer period of time, as they destroy not only the harmful bacteria but also the beneficial bacteria.

Thus, they can bring the oral flora out of balance if used continuously. Furthermore, products based on chlorhexidine cause discoloration of the teeth. If the actual causes for the development of bad breath are not treated, putrefactive bacteria form again after the mouth wash and mouthwash solutions have stopped.

Various household remedies have proven to be effective in the treatment of halitosis, including various medicinal herbs with antibacterial (bacteria-killing) effects. Parsley and mint are especially worthy of mention. Both have a high proportion of chlorophyll (plant dye).

Their high chlorophyll content prevents the development of putrefactive bacteria and can thus optimize the oral environment. In addition to these two, there is a variety of medicinal herbs which are able to improve the breath. These include fennel, myrrh, chamomile, eucalyptus, sage and ginger.

Their essential oils have an antibacterial effect and thus prevent the development of bad breath, gum inflammation or caries. The application can be in the form of teas, oils, toothpaste, chewing gum or in natural form (by chewing leaves). The seeds of fenugreek and cardamom are also suitable for improving breath.

How do I fight bad breath after alcohol?

After the consumption of alcohol, you should pay attention to a thorough cleaning of the teeth and mouth. At the same time, cleaning the tongue with a tongue cleaner can be useful to remove the bacteria found there.In addition, gargling with mouthwash and chewing sweets or chewing gum made of eucalyptus, peppermint, sage or ginger can be helpful. Odour-neutralising lozenges from the pharmacy also help to improve breath quickly. Since our body also excretes alcohol through sweat, thorough showering and the use of deodorant is additionally recommended.