5 Homemade Mouthwash Recipes to Improve Oral and Dental Health
By Sara Vincent/EmaxHealth
According to the CDC half of American adults have periodontal disease. The Oral health Foundation says that, preventive care and oral hygiene are the key to improve oral and dental health. So, these homemade mouthwash recipes to improve oral and dental health will do just that.
The 5 homemade mouthwash recipes to improve oral and dental health must include natural products that are easy to find, and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capacities.
1) Sage and salt mouthwash
Sage is on the top of the list of recipes to improve oral and dental health, because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Various sage preparations have been observed to effectively treat a variety oral and dental diseases.
Ingredients
Filtered Water
1 tsp of mineral Rich Salt
Organic sage leaves
Method – In a bottle put 6 sage leaves
Dissolve salt in 5 oz. of boiling water
after all is dissolved, pour boiling water inside bottle
use daily after brushing your teeth, until mouthwash is finished or continue a little longer if your oral health still is not up to scratch.
2) Salt and baking soda
This mouthwash is also great for those who want to treat and cure viral respiratory issues (cold and flu) naturally.
Ingredients
1/2 spoon of Baking soda
1/2 spoon of salt
1 Cup of water
Method – Mix baking soda and salt with water and use it after brushing the teeth. Rinse your mouth well and you will see your teeth shining.
3) Herbal mouth wash ingredients 4 oz of peppermint and sage leaves plus Echinacea Angustifolia root
8-12 drops of mint extract
1 tsp of thyme
2 tsp of Myrrh gum extract
5-7 drops of eucalyptus oil
Method – Prepare a herbal infusion with the peppermint leaves, sage leaves and Echinacea Angustifolia, and then take a mason jar and pour all the ingredients together in it. Keep shaking strongly until blended well, and you are done.
3) Herbal mouth wash ingredients 4 oz. of peppermint and sage leaves plus Echinacea Angustifolia root
8-12 drops of mint extract
1 tsp of thyme
2 tsp of Myrrh gum extract
5-7 drops of eucalyptus oil
Method – Prepare a herbal infusion with the peppermint leaves, sage leaves and Echinacea Angustifolia, and then take a mason jar and pour all the ingredients together in it. Keep shaking strongly until blended well, and you are done.
4) Lemon juice and water- Lemon is highly antibacterial, so it’s a great ingredient to control dental plaque.
Ingredients
1 glass of Warm water
1 lemon
Method –Take the lemon and squeeze it into 1 glass of warm water and rinse your mouth and then spit it out.
5) Apple cider vinegar mouthwash
Apple cider vinegar has been reported to be a natural teeth whitener and bad breath neutralizer. So, it will certainly improve your oral and dental health.
Ingredients
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup of salt
1-2 drops of Vanilla essential oil
Method – Mix and store in a jar. Swish your mouth with this solution!
It is important to note that a lot of homemade mouthwash recipes to improve oral and dental health may include salt, baking soda and or essential oils. This is because salt is a natural antibacterial, baking soda has been reported to whiten teeth naturally, and essential oils have antibacterial and anti – inflammatory properties, making them a powerful ingredient that can not only help to improve oral and dental health, but also treat fungal infections and even boost immunity.
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