How to Maintain Healthy Breath: 10 Essential Tips for Fresh Breath and Oral Health

Oil pulling (coconut oil)

Swish 1 tbsp for 10–15 mins before brushing

Reduces oral bacteria significantly

Baking soda

Brush with a pinch mixed with toothpaste

Neutralises acids, kills bacteria

Apple cider vinegar rinse

Dilute 1 tsp in a glass of water, swish briefly

Balances mouth pH, kills bacteria

Cloves

Chew 1–2 cloves or use clove tea

Eugenol is a powerful antibacterial

Peppermint oil

1 drop in water as a rinse

Kills bacteria and freshens breath

Green tea rinse

Brew, cool, swish

Polyphenols reduce sulfur compounds