Prevent Lingering Bad Breath

Disagreeable breath odour, scientifically known as halitosis, happens to nearly everyone at one time or another. It could be the result of a number of causes. Eating specific foods such as garlic or onions could give one bad breath. Other causes include poor dental hygiene, cavities, smoking, gum disease, throat or sinus infections, abscessed or impacted teeth, indigestion, gastritis, constipation, insufficient sleep, or large doses of vitamin supplements. Lung diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis or lung abscess could effect disagreeable breath odor as well. Bad breath is also an occasional side effect of taking large dosages of insulin.

Bad breath that results from eating garlic or onions usually dissipates in a few hours. Lingering bad breath from eating these foods usually signals a digestive disturbance that allows odors from these foods to reach the breath.

Continuous bad breath usually signals a bacterial infection in the mouth or digestive tract. While bad breath from oral infections can be masked, those that are produced by infection with Helicobacter pylori, the germ that causes gastritis and peptic ulcers, does not go away unless the infection is controlled. Herbal treatments can subdue this and other infections that cause bad breath.

Infuse peppermint leaves in boiling water for 10 minutes. Take one cup after a meal including garlic or onions.

Learn to get rid of bad breath and give you sparkling white smile & strong healthy teeth

Remedy to Relieves Hiccups

Ginger 30 g,
Honey 30 ml.

Squeeze out the juice of 30 g fresh ginger
Add 30 ml honey to it
Take one teaspoonful, 2-3 times daily

Simple Way to cure Sore Throat

Olive with stone 60g
Dark plum 10g
Water 300ml

Slightly pound the olives and dark plums before putting into pot.
Add 300ml water and decoct to 100ml.
Discard residue and add white sugar to taste.
Take 20ml, 5 times daily

For children with irritable cough, try using one slice of garlic to rub the outside front neck, the Adam’s apple area which can help to ease off the cough and promote sleep.

Pearlie White TEETH

If you’re looking to add more shine to your smile, teeth whitening can be one solution. With a plethora of teeth whitening products and the constant advent of new teeth whitening methods, you too, can have a set of dazzling pearlie whites.

Alcohol, smoking, tea and coffee are some of the common foods that play havoc on out teeth. Other factors like the aging process and also play a factor in the discoloration of teeth. As such, the teeth whitening process seeks to whiten teeth by removing as much stain as possible. As new teeth whitening products are constantly popping up in the market, the real difficulty is in determining which treatment works best for you.

Laser teeth whitening, over-the-counter whitening kits and even tooth whitening toothpaste are some options. Over the counter products usually make use of some form of peroxide to remove the stains and facilitate bleaching. These products, however, take a longer time to work as the active agent is considerably lesser. Dentist-administered products such as whitening gel treatment, on the other hand, work faster and last longer as they contain a higher concentration of the active agent.

The most effective treatment, though, is most likely to be laser teeth whitening. This method utilizes laser light to gently apply a specialized whitening gel onto the teeth. The laser will ensure that the gel is spread evenly over the teeth. With this method, a single visit is sufficient to leave you with a brilliant white smile.

Be warned though that teeth whitening may not be for everyone so it is best to get a professional consultation to know which treatment is suitable for you.

All about gum disease

Prevention
Ask dentist to demonstrate the correct way of brushing and flossing.

Practise the correct method daily. This will remove plaque that causes the disease.

Visit dentist at least once every 6 months for scaling and polishing.

Quit smoking. Smokers are more likely to suffer from gum disease.

Create your own toothpowder and mouthwash the organic way

Baking Soda Tooth Powder
Simply dab a dampened toothbrush in baking soda, then brush your teeth. You can add one drop of tea tree essential oil onto the brush as it serves as an antiseptic and is great if you are suffering from bleeding gum.

If you have fragile or bleeding gum and wish to stop using commercial toothpaste, you may try this.

Pour the white clay powder and the baking soda into a mixing bowl. Grind the herbs into a powder with a spice mill or coffee grinder or by hand with a pestle and mortar. All all the other ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk. You can also add 5 drops of peppermint essential oil if you want a zingier blend. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or dishcloth and leave overnight. In the morning, mix well again and package in an opaque, widemouthed jar. Wet your toothbrush and sprinker a little herb powder onto the brush. Keep moisture out of the mixture and it can be kept for a long time.

Herbal mouthwash

Mix all the herbs together and keep in a airtight jar. Every few days, make a new batch of mouthwash by boiling 4 teaspoons of the mixture in a cup of water and letting it stand, covered for 10 mins. Strain and pour into a sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the mixture in the fridge to maintain its freshness and refreshing taste.

Tips to get rid of bad breath
Try eating acidophilus yogurt everyday as it helps to maintain digestive health which in turn helps to combat bad breath.

Try chewing on parsley, an apple or a carrot to help make breath baby-sweet as Halitosis (bad breath) often results from having a dry mouth.