Homemade Mouthwashes
This post originally featured on Natural Cures. Author — Dr Catherine Rossi, Holistic dental surgeon in Paris. Click here to read the full article.
Our mouth is home to a colony of bacteria, called the oral microbiota, by analogy to the intestinal microbiota, with which it is in close synergy. The balance between the different bacterial strains is fragile and sensitive to multiple endogenous and exogenous factors. The first sign of this imbalance is inflammatory. While waiting to treat the cause of this pathology that is taking hold, a mouthwash with anti-inflammatory virtues will be welcome. If, in addition, this mouthwash is made with natural products, the immune and regeneration potential will be maintained. As a complement to brushing, and while waiting for a diagnosis and care from your favorite dental surgeon, here are some homemade recipes.
Clove Mouthwash
Cloves have anesthetic, antibacterial, virucidal and antiseptic properties. Infuse 3 cloves in warm water (25 cl), filter and use the resulting lotion to make a mouthwash. This recipe can also be used to soothe toothache.
Baking Soda Mouthwash
Bad breath can really be a nuisance. To fight this problem, trust the many virtues of baking soda. Its use is simple: make a gargle for 3 minutes after brushing with a teaspoon of baking soda diluted in a glass of tempered water. You can also add a drop of peppermint essential oil. Rinse your mouth after gargle.
