Three Remedies for Bad Breath Using Mint

Halitosis, better known as bad breath isn't always related to bad oral hygiene, so you should learn about the various home remedies that will help you treat it. 

Using mint home remedies to stop bad breath can help you get rid of a common problem that many people are ashamed of.

Contrary to what most people think, being affected by halitosis doesn’t mean that you have poor oral hygiene. The vast majority of the time, bad breath is a symptom of other conditions.

For example, digestive problems can lead to halitosis. The same happens if you often eat strong food, such as onions, hot sauces, garlic, etc. Other times, halitosis arises because you suffer from a condition known as “dry mouth“.

Although you might chew gum and even use mouth sprays to cover bad breath, these remedies are not as natural and many are loaded with sugar and, even worse, toxic sugar substitutes.

Keep reading to discover three mint home remedies that might help you keep this problem under control.

Mint remedies to relieve bad breath

1. Mint infusion

One of the first mint remedies to try in order to relieve halitosis is to drink it as a tea. This is particularly good during winter, because during summer you might be reluctant to drink hot liquids due to the heat. However, you can also prepare the tea and wait for it to cool down before you drink it.

The ideal way to make a mint infusion is to do so with fresh mint —stay away from prepackaged blends. (You know, those bags that you just put in hot water.)

This remedy will be much more effective better if you buy fresh mint in the grocery store or in a farmer’s market. You might find natural mint leaves elsewhere on someone’s yard – ask your neighbors. Even better, you can always grow your own!

• Place four leaves of fresh mint in a small pot of water (about a cup).
• Place it on the stove and let it boil for a few minutes.
• When the infusion is ready, let it sit and cool down before drinking it.

This mint infusion should be taken 2 or 3 times a day, preferably after meals. You can drink it during breakfast and after every other meal. You’ll discover how soon your halitosis improves as you’ll have a rather fresh and pleasant breath.

2. Chewing mint leaves

This is another mint remedies to keep in mind in order to feel more comfortable with your breath. Instead of chewing gum or another product that truly doesn’t solve your problem as ads lead you to believe, opt for mint leaves instead.

• Chewing just two leaves at a time is enough to freshen your breath and to free it from halitosis.

For it to be effective, you must keep the mint leaves in your mouth for as long as you can. The recommended time to obtain most of the benefits from chewing these leaves is 3 to 5 minutes.

It’s a great remedy to carry along, and a most natural and effective way to get instant relief at any time.

If you’re planning to eat out or if you’re meeting someone for coffee, mint leaves will help you prevent bad breath. You may carry some along, or ask for some at the restaurant or coffee shop.

Don’t underestimate halitosis, as it could make an unexpected appearance.

3. Natural mint drink

The last of the mint remedies to reduce bad breath is ideal to for the summer, you can even drink it with ice if you wish.

Ingredients

• Mint leaves, 1 bunch
• 2 kiwis in good condition
• 2 tablespoons of honey (1.8 oz)
• 1 peach
• Water, to taste

Instructions:

• Wash the fruit very well and chop them. Chop the mint as well.
• Place all the ingredients in a blender. The amount of water will depend on your taste, on whether you want it runny or thicker like a smoothie.
• Also, if the amount of honey makes the blend too sweet for your taste, just reduce it.
• When it’s well-mixed, then it’s ready to serve.
• It’s important to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. Although it can be drank at any other time of the day. Note that it’s effect is better when you drink it by itself.

This blend improves your bad breath, not only because it refreshes your mouth, but also because it has a calming effect on your stomach and helps you release toxins. Keep in mind that poor digestion is one of the main causes of bad breath.

Conclusion

Have you ever used some of the above mentioned mint remedies to relieve bad breath? Which one has given you the best results? We hope that, if you suffer from halitosis, you’ll try these three simple natural remedies.

In any case, if bad breath persists despite your good oral hygiene, it’s advisable to go to the dentist to discard other conditions such as cavities or a Zenker’s diverticulum. These problems that can only be solved with specific treatments.