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How to make a mouthwash: from parsley to apple cider vinegar, here are some really effective recipes for making a mouthwash with easily available ingredients.
Bad breath is a problem related to oral health that can indicate the presence of an infection, diseases of the teeth, gums or digestive system. In some cases, however, the cause could be the tongue, a fundamental part of the mouth that intervenes in the first phase of the digestive process and on which a large amount of bacteria accumulates.
Bacterial proliferation can not only cause chronic halitosis, but also other mouth diseases that can decrease the quality of life and create relationship difficulties. For this reason, in addition to brushing your teeth regularly, it is very important to take care of tongue hygiene with non-aggressive disinfectant products.
What we need to preserve oral hygiene
- A clean toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Interdental brush
- Oral mouthwash
How to make a mouthwash, natural remedies
After brushing your teeth carefully, use a mouthwash to eliminate any germs. You can buy it in different sizes or flavors, or choose to make it at home using some natural ingredients. Let's see how to make a homemade mouthwash using the beneficial properties of some natural ingredients.
Bicarbonate mouthwash
Baking soda is a great ally in oral hygiene because it helps disinfect the mouth and neutralize bad odors.
What we need
- 250 ml of water
- 5 grams of baking soda
- 3 drops of mint essential oil
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake to mix well. Use the solution to rinse regularly.
Mouthwash with apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has a natural disinfectant action that helps fight different types of germs. This simple mouthwash leaves the mouth clean and eliminates bad odors that cause bad breath.
What we need
- 250 ml of water
- 30 ml of apple cider vinegar
Preparation
Mix the two ingredients in a jar and use the solution as a mouthwash after brushing your teeth, as usual.
Mouthwash with parsley and clove
An infusion of parsley and cloves helps neutralize bad breath and the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth.
What we need
- 125 ml of water
- 1 sprig of parsley
- 3 whole cloves
Preparation
Boil the parsley with the cloves in half a cup of water. Let it cool, filter and use the infusion to make rinses.
Mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide
This mouthwash combines the disinfectant action of the mouth with a whitening effect that helps eliminate the yellowish color that teeth sometimes take on.
Ingredients
- 1 part of hydrogen peroxide (2% - 5%).
- 3 parts of water.
Preparation
Mix the two ingredients and use the mouthwash after cleaning your teeth and tongue.
Antiseptic oral mouthwash with vinegar and myrrh
The recipe for this natural mouthwash combines several ingredients with antiseptic, antibiotic and refreshing properties, to facilitate cleaning of the tongue, teeth and gums.
What we need
- 150 ml of apple cider vinegar
- 120 ml of water
- 15 ml of vegetable glycerin
- 15 grams of powdered myrrh gum (has antiseptic properties)
- 5 drops of cinnamon essential oil
- 5 drops of clove essential oil
Where to buy vegetable glycerin?
Vegetable glycerin is easy to find both in shops specialized in the purchase and sale of natural products, in the most well-stocked herbalists and pharmacies, and online, where it is possible to obtain good products at competitive prices.
To save money, I personally bought a completely anonymous bottle, containing a liter of vegetable glycerin and paid on Amazon 10.95 euros with free shipping.
Useful links: Liquid vegetable glycerin
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a glass jar and shake so that they mix perfectly. Use the necessary amount to rinse your mouth and finally spit.
Mint mouthwash
Mint has a disinfectant action that helps to block bacterial proliferation in the mouth and, in addition, refreshes the mouth and leaves a pleasant scent.
What we need
- 5 mint leaves
- ½ cup of water
Preparation
Prepare an infusion with mint leaves in half a cup of water. When it has cooled down, use it as a mouthwash after brushing your teeth.
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