We all desire a perfect smile. An enchanting smile is no doubt impressive. But something more important than that is oral hygiene. Our tooth is connected to different organs of our body. Dental hygiene is not only vital for our mouth but also for our whole body. Unfortunately, it is often seen that we take our health for granted.
Being aware and taking adequate steps to keep a check on our health is mandatory. Small measures can do a lot of difference. Just like using mouthwash on a regular basis. There are many brands of mouthwashes in the market, and it can be a tedious affair to select the right one. But, you can always rely on a homemade mouthwash. Before knowing about DIY mouthwash, let’s discuss the mouthwash and its importance.
Aren’t we all aware of hand sanitizers? Yes, you guessed it right. Like hand sanitizers, mouthwashes also sanitize our mouth and ensure a good breath. They kill harmful bacteria and germs present in our mouth. They have antiseptic and antibacterial properties that reduce bad breath, plaque, gingivitis, dry socket, tooth decay etcetera.
The mouth rinsing process is done after brushing and advisable for good oral health. There is a division of mouthwashes into two groups, depending on the effect. One is Cosmetic mouthwash and the other one is Therapeutic mouthwash. While the earlier doesn’t actually cure serious oral problems but temporally keeps bad breath away, the later fights off numerous oral infections.
# Turmeric MouthwashAs we know, turmeric has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties. To prepare this mouthwash, all you need is 1 cup water, 1 tbsp organic turmeric powder, 1 tbs whole cloves, and 2 drops of essential oil. The process begins with boiling the water and then adding cloves and turmeric. After that remove it from the stove and leave it for 10 minutes to let the spices infuse. Strain it and add the essential oil. Transfer it to a container and store in the fridge. You need to shake well before use and rinse for at least 1 minute. This mouthwash helps to fight bacterial infection, bad
# Cinnamon mouthwashCinnamon is known to reduce bad breath. So, this cinnamon mouthwash along with other ingredients will fight off bad breath and bacteria related problems, ensuring string and white teeth. For this, you will need ½ tbs powdered cinnamon, lemon, 1 tbs raw honey, 1 tbs baking soda, 1 cup warm water. Take a container and pour in the cinnamon powder and squeeze the lemon juice into it, add honey and baking soda. Finally, add the warm water and shake it properly, so that the honey gets melted. The mixture is ready to use You can take 1-2 tbs of this DIY Mouthwash and rinse after brushing, followed by rinsing with plain water.
# Lemon mouthwashAnother mouthwash to kill bacteria and prevent bad breath is Lemon mouthwash. Take 35 ml of water, 2 tbs of aloe vera gel, and 12 drops of lemon essential oil. Add all these in a bottle and shake properly. The homemade mouthwash is ready to use.
# Fresh mint and rosemary mouthwashFor this homemade mouthwash, you need to boil 70 ml of water and add mint and rosemary leaves in it. Leave the mixture for 24 hours. After that, strain the liquid and place it in a mason jar. Your mouthwash is ready. Regular use of this homemade mouthwash will cure bad breath.
# Essential oil mouthwashTake 1 cup of purified water, ¼ tbs of salt, 5-10 drops of Thieves essential oil, 4 drops of Frankincense essential oil, and 4 drops of Peppermint essential oil. Place salt in a glass bottle, add all the essential oil to it, and finally, add water. Shake it vigorously. Your mouthwash is ready. The essential oils have many benefits and no doubt add to overall oral health.
# Holy basil mouthwashHoly basil helps to reduce bad breath, fight gum diseases and mouth ulcers. You can take the juice out of fresh basil leaves and rinse your mouth with it. The antibacterial properties of basil leaves have numerous healing properties. Therefore, this DIY mouthwash is complete oral care.