Mouthwash does not only freshen your breath but also prevents your teeth from cavities. There are different types of mouthwash available in the market, but you can also make them at your home using natural products.
Here are the 5 best natural homemade types of mouthwash :
Baking Soda
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 glass of warm water
Method:Â Add baking soda to half a glass of warm water. Mix it well and rinse your mouth with this solution after brushing your teeth.
Baking soda is an excellent product to get rid of bad breath and oral bacteria. It is alkaline in nature and can increase the pH level of the saliva.
Coconut oil
Ingredient: 1 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil
Method:Â Put the oil in your mouth and swish it 10-15 times. Spit the oil and rinse your mouth with water.
This process is known as oil pulling. Coconut oil is not only a good mouthwash but also helps to detoxify your body. It decreases the formation of plaque in the mouth.
Salt
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon of table salt and 1/2 glass of warm water
Method: Add salt in the water and mix it well. Now rinse your mouth with this mixture. You can do it easily after your meal.
Saltwater is as effective as any other mouthwash available in the market. It can help to minimize dental issues and plaque formation.
Aloe vera juice
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of aloe Vera juice, 1/2 cup distilled water.
Method: Mix aloe Vera juice in water and rinse your mouth with this solution every time you brush your teeth.
This mixture helps to reduce gingival bleeding and plaque.
Cinnamon and clove oil
Ingredients: 1 cup distilled water, 10 drops cinnamon oil and 10 drops of clove oil.
Method: Mix all the ingredients together and it is ready to use. This mixture has a long shelf life and so you can even store it.
The clove and cinnamon oil helps to freshen your breath and fight cavities.