Homemade mouthwash

Mouthwash not only leaves clean, fresh taste but also prevents bad breath, buildup of plaque and fight cavities. The variety of mouthwash available in the market normally claims to improve the health of gums, kill germs, etc. but some of them can be harmful. The dentists too agree that most mouthwashes just don’t wash and their overuse may lead to altered taste, tooth staining, drying of oral tissues in the mouth, burning sensation and even mouth ulcers. In this case, you will be confused what to do and what not to do. So it’s better to avoid using such mouthwash and go for the natural ones which you can make at home.

How to use mouthwash properly

Take a proper amount of liquid into your mouth and swish it around with as much force as possible using the tongue, lips, and sucking action of the cheeks. Meanwhile, your lips should be closed and the teeth slightly apart. Swish the liquid for at least 30 seconds to one minute equally in front and sides of the mouth. This procedure ensures complete cleaning of your mouth.

Some breathe fresheners

Chewing fennel seeds keep bad breath at bay.

Leave of spearmint or peppermint can be chewed for fresh breath.

Drinking a cup of peppermint tea prevents bad breath.

Fresh parsley can be chewed to freshen up the breath.

How to make mouthwash at home?

Mint Mouthwash

Ingredients

Water, 1 cup

Plain Soda drink, 1/4 cup

Vegetable Glycerin, 4

Aloe Vera Gel, 1 teaspoon

Peppermint or Spearmint, 10 drops

Method: Add soda, glycerin and Aloe Vera gel in the boiling water. Let the mixture cool at room temperature and then add peppermint or spearmint and shake it well. Store this mouthwash in an airtight bottle.

Lemon Mouthwash: Mix 1/2 cup plain soda drink, 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel, 10 drops of lemon essential oil, 4 drops Vegetable Glycerin, and one cup water. Shake the mixture and store it in a bottle for regular use. This is one of the simplest and best mouthwash.

Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash: Mix 1/2 teaspoon Myrrh tincture, a few drops of tea tree oil, a few drops of peppermint or mint oil and one cup warm water and gargle twice a day. This is one of the good homemade mouthwash.

Rosemary-Mint Mouthwash: Ingredients: Mix a full teaspoon of fresh mint leaves, a full teaspoon of anise seeds, 2 ½ cups of mineral water and a full teaspoon of rosemary leaves and add the mixture in boiled water and infuse for about 15-20 minutes. Then strain and let it cool.

Baking Soda Mouthwash: Take 2 ounces of mineral water, 1-2 drops of pure peppermint oil, ¼ teaspoon of Sea Salt or baking soda and 1 drop of tea tree oil and mix them in an airtight container. Those having bad breath problem should use this mouthwash regularly to get rid of it. This is one of the effective breath fresheners.

Spearmint Mouthwash

Ingredients

2 ounces Vodka

1 teaspoon of aloe Vera gel

6 ounces of mineral water

4 full teaspoons of liquid glycerin

About 12-15 drops of spearmint essential oil

Method: Mix vodka, Aloe Vera gel and glycerin in the boiled water and let it cool for a few minutes. Add spearmint oil to this mixture and shake it well. Then pour it in an airtight bottle.

Mix 1/8 teaspoon of mild neutral soap powder, ½ teaspoon of gum Arabic, ½ teaspoon of glycerin, one tablespoon of calcium carbonate and a few drops of peppermint oil in 1/8 cup of mineral water. Heat and stir the mixture for 10 minutes and then let it cool. This mouthwash is useful in keeping your gums healthy and prevents bad breath.

Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of mineral water and use this mixture as a mouthwash.

Gargle with ½ teaspoon salt mixed in about 8 ounces of water. This is the good homemade mouthwash recipes.