Brilio.net - Often considered trivial, bad breath cannot be ignored. The reason is, bad breath that spreads until it can be smelled by the person you are talking to can disturb the comfort of other people. The person you are talking to may leave you while you are busy talking.
There are several factors that can trigger bad breath, one of which is consuming foods with a strong aroma such as onions, garlic and coffee. Open without reason, these foods and drinks are believed to increase the risk of bad breath.
Bad breath occurs because food and drink remaining in the mouth triggers the growth of bacteria. These bacteria break down food waste and produce sulfur compounds, causing an unpleasant odor. Apart from being caused by food and drink, the habit of smoking also causes bad breath.
Smoking or using other tobacco products can cause bad breath due to the chemicals contained in them. So that this unpleasant mouth odor disappears and becomes fresh again, the first step you have to take is to maintain oral hygiene by regularly brushing your teeth or gargling.
Apart from gargling using mouthwash that is sold on the market, you can use natural ingredients, as suggested by Doctor Saddam Ismail. Through his YouTube channel, this doctor shared a video containing tips for gargling to avoid bad breath using baking soda.
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Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate, is often used as a natural ingredient to help treat bad breath. Baking soda has alkaline properties which can help neutralize acid in the mouth which can cause bad breath. Reporting from healthline.com, baking soda has antimicrobial properties which can help reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth.
Excessive bacteria in the mouth is one of the main causes of bad breath, and baking soda can help reduce the bacterial population. Meanwhile, the abrasive properties of baking soda can help remove plaque and food particles which are breeding grounds for bacteria.
By thoroughly cleaning teeth and gums, baking soda helps prevent bad breath. Because of its ability to neutralize acid, reduce bacteria, and clean teeth and gums, baking soda can also help freshen breath. Here's how to use baking soda as a mouthwash, reported by briliobeauty.net from YouTube/SaddamIsmail, Sunday (12/5).
The materials needed are as follows:
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- 2 spoons of baking soda
- Enough warm water
How to apply:
1. Pour enough warm water
2. Add baking soda
3. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
4. Use to gargle for 30 seconds
5. Throw it away and continue by gargling with plain water (for rinsing)
6. Do it regularly so that bad breath disappears.