Products called breath freshening
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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After brushing your teeth in the morning, you want to keep the freshness of breathing for the whole day. Some products can help in this, and it's not only special chewing gums that are actively advertised as the only salvation for the oral cavity.
One of the products that can rid the oral cavity of an unpleasant odor is parsley. This plant also perfectly neutralizes the smell of tobacco. Less strong in their properties are cardamom, coriander, wormwood, rosemary and eucalyptus. For a greater effect of the herb, you need to chew or brew tea as long as possible, which you can rinse your mouth with. You can combine several plants.
The main reason for the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the mouth is hydrogen sulphide. Its level can be reduced with the help of natural and unsweetened yogurt. Regular use of this product will reduce the risk of gum disease and darkening of the enamel of the teeth.
Sometimes the smell appears because of the pieces of food stuck between the teeth. Get rid of this problem will help rich in fiber fruits and vegetables. These include celery, carrots and apples. These vegetables contribute not only to cleaning the interdental spaces, they are also very useful for gums.
To create an environment in the oral cavity that is unfavorable for the reproduction of bacteria, eat more berries, watermelons, citrus fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. Regular use of such food again has a beneficial effect on the gums. Do not replace natural vitamin C with an artificial additive, it can cause indigestion.
Do not forget about green tea, which successfully cleanses bacteria from the surface of the gums and teeth. This drink is rich in flavonoids, which not only relieve the oral cavity of unpleasant odor, but also whiten teeth, and improve metabolism.
You should pay attention to sour-milk products. Like yogurts, they reduce the level of hydrogen sulphide in the mouth and freshen breath. Also, substances contained in fermented milk products do not allow fermentation bacteria to multiply and render the oral cavity unsuitable for their life.
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