No need to buy mouth spray, this is a way to deal with bad breath using just 1 type of leaf

foto: freepik.com; TikTok/@herbalist.page

This condition is generally caused by the habit of rarely brushing your teeth

Brilio.net - There are various dental and mouth problems which can be quite disturbing to the appearance and comfort of the sufferer. These include yellow teeth, tartar teeth, gingivitis, dental caries, and even bad breath.

Not a few people are less aware that they are experiencing bad breath. Even though you have an attractive appearance, having bad breath can reduce your self-confidence. This bad breath is also called halitosis in medical terms.

This condition is generally caused by the habit of rarely brushing your teeth and lack of oral hygiene. As quoted from Healthline, bad breath is generally caused by bacteria that grow because food remains stuck in the teeth. The remaining food then releases foul-smelling sulfur compounds.

If left unchecked, the bacteria that cause bad breath will multiply more and more, forming plaque and producing tartar. Not only that, the bacteria that continues to grow can also make the gums become infected and cause toothache and gum inflammation.

When that happens, the odor that appears can be more severe and prolonged. Even when you brush your teeth diligently. Therefore, regularly cleaning your teeth is very important to maintain oral health and hygiene. Apart from not maintaining oral hygiene, it turns out that bad breath can also be caused by several factors, such as smoking, eating strong-smelling foods, digestive diseases, and serious medical conditions.

To overcome this condition, many people use mouth spray as an effort to reduce unpleasant breath odor. However, this method is not effective, because you can only disguise the bad breath without killing the bacteria that are developing.

The solution, you can use natural ingredients as shared by one TikTok user with the account name @herbalist.page, who uses 1 type of leaf to treat bad breath. The leaves used are sage leaves. The account owner also added another ingredient, namely salt.

photo: TikTok/@herbalist.page

Not only used as a kitchen spice, these leaves, which are in the same family as mint leaves, can also be used as medicine or herbal concoction because they contain various natural compounds. Not only that, sage leaves also contain antimicrobial substances which are useful in preventing the formation of dental plaque, which is one of the causes of bad breath.

Reporting from the Healthline page, sage leaves have antimicrobial effects, which can protect against microbes that cause dental plaque. These leaves have even been proven effective in killing Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which are known to cause cavities and other oral problems, including bad breath.

The simplest ingredient that can solve the problem of bad breath is salt. This kitchen ingredient contains natural antimicrobials that can get rid of bacteria that cause bad breath. Not only that, salt is also effective in eroding plaque and removing tartar, which is one of the causes of bad breath.

You can use these two ingredients as a natural mouthwash which is believed to be effective in eliminating bad breath. In fact, this mouthwash is also effective in preventing the growth of bacteria that cause various dental and oral problems. This is how to make and use it, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @herbalist.page, Friday (10/5).

photo: TikTok/@herbalist.page

Material:

- 4-5 sage leaves
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup of water

How to create and use:

1. Wash the sage leaves until clean
2. Chop the sage leaves into smaller pieces
3. Put it in a pan then add salt and water
4. Boil until boiling or about 5-6 minutes
5. Let stand until cold
6. Strain and just take the water
7. Use to gargle for 1-2 minutes
8. Do this every day after brushing your teeth.

photo: TikTok/@herbalist.page

@herbalist.page Homemade Natural Mouth Freshener: No more bad breath. Our quick and easy sage mouthwash uses natural ingredients to freshen your breath. With the antiseptic properties of sage and the antibacterial benefits of salt, this concoction is perfect for daily oral hygiene. Just boil sage and salt, let it cool, and use it to swish away odors. #badbreath #hygienist #dentalhygienst #herbal #homeremedy #natural #freshbreath #theherbalist #breath Happy Vibes - Lil Nig

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