Halitosis is a pathology that manifests itself in the form of an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity. The cause of its appearance are pathogenic bacteria that multiply in the mouth and esophagus in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nasopharynx.
How can you treat halitosis at home?
We offer several effective ways to eliminate bad smell from the mouth.
Treatment of halitosis with hydrogen peroxide
To prepare an antiseptic solution, 4 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide (or two tablets) are diluted in a glass of warm water. Rinse the mouth cavity with water after eating.
Treatment of halitosis with herbs
A powerful antibacterial effect is exerted by phytonostasis:
- oak bark ;
- flowers and leaves of magnolia;
- herbs wormwood;
- chamomile flowers.
In the fight against halitosis, you can also use a herb collection of the same amount of St. John's wort, chamomile flowers, birch leaves and oak bark. One tablespoon of the vegetable mixture is brewed with a glass of boiling water.
Refreshes the breath of chewing:
- parsley;
- carnations;
- black cumin;
- beeswax;
- the root of aira ;
- lemon peel.
Treatment of halitosis with antibiotics and antiseptic agents
In the treatment of halitosis, antibiotics that are part of the metronidazole group can be used. Treatment of halitosis with antibacterial drugs should be performed under strict medical control, since if the patient has a dysbacteriosis, immediately after the end of taking the tablets again there is an unpleasant smell.
In order to inhibit the vital activity of bacteria for rinsing the oral cavity, pharmaceutical solutions are also used:
- 0.005% chlorhexidine;
- Triclosan;
- KampoMen - a combined product containing furatsilin, olive, camphor, eucalyptus and castor oils, menthol, hladon;
- Cetylpyridine;
- Etoniy;
- The remodent.
Promotes the maintenance of fresh breath sufficient fluid intake:
- clean water;
- black and green tea;
- berry fruit drinks;
- water with lemon juice (based on a tablespoon of juice on a glass of water).