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Homemade
mouthwash is
useful to get
fresh breath
and bright teeth.
In the homemade
toothpaste,
you can add
antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory
essential oils,
such as tea
tree or peppermint,
along with mild
abrasives like
salt, clay and
baking soda.
The homemade
toothpaste is
quite effective
that can remove
plaque, control
tartar, keep
your gums healthy
without the
harmful effects
of chemicals
such as saccharin,
whiteners, bleaches,
and artificial
flavors and
colors used
in commercial
toothpastes.
Antiseptic mouth
rinse, often
called mouthwash
, is an oral
hygiene product
that claims
to kill the
germs that cause
plaque , gingivitis
, and bad breath.
Common
use involves
rinsing one's
mouth with about
20 ml (2/3 oz
) of mouthwash
two times a
day after brushing.
The mouthwash
is typically
swished or gargled
for about half
a minute and
then spit out.
Active ingredients
in commercial
brands of mouthwash
can include
thymol , eucalyptol
, methyl salicylate
, menthol ,
chlorhexidine
gluconate ,
hydrogen peroxide
and sometimes
enzymes and
calcium.
Ingredients
also include
water , sweeteners
such as sorbitol
and Sodium saccharine
, and a significant
amount of alcohol
(around 20%).
Because of the
alcohol content,
it is possible
to fail a breathalyzer
test after rinsing
one's mouth.
A salt mouthwash
is a homemade
treatment for
mouth infections
and is made
by dissolving
a teaspoon of
salt in a cup
of warm water.
A
Mouthwashes
will help to
eliminate bad
breath and promote
overall mouth
and gum health.
These homemade
recipes can
remove plaque,
keep you gums
healthy and
contra tartar.
There are many
Mouthwashes
and toothpastes
available in
the market that
will refresh
your breadth
but you can
make your own
Homemade Mouthwash
at home easily.
Homemade
Spearmint Mouthwash
Ingredients:
6 ounces water
2 ounces vodka
4 teaspoons
liquid glycerin
1 teaspoon aloe
Vera gel
10-15 drops
Spearmint essential
oil
Boil water and
vodka, add glycerin
and aloe Vera
gel. Remove
from the heat,
let cool slightly.
Add spearmint
oil, shake well.
Pour into bottle,
cap tightly.
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