4 natural mouthwashes

Aphthaeus, bad breath, toothache, bleeding gums ... It is possible to avoid these inconveniences thanks to preventive mouthwashes made "home". Discover some of Grandma's remedies to naturally cure the ills of everyday life.

Homemade mouthwash against canker sores

Do you know that nettle can be very effective as a cure for a mouth sore ? This medicinal plant has, indeed, multiple virtues including that of fighting against infections.

Instructions: boil 2 teaspoons of nettle in a pan of water. Let cool and filter the nettle. Gargle 3 times a day for several minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Homemade mouthwash against tooth ache

Clove is known for its anesthetic, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. A clove mouthwash is therefore recommended to relieve tooth rage.

Instructions for use: let infuse 3 small cloves in 25 cl of warm water. Then proceed to a gargle.For an optimal effect, repeat the operation several times a day.

Homemade mouthwash against bad breath

To have a fresh breath , nothing like a natural mouthwash with baking soda. As a bonus, he descales your teeth: you are doubly the winner!

Instructions for use: after each brushing of teeth, dilute a teaspoon of bicarbonate in a glass of tempered water and make a gargle for 3 to 4 minutes.

Homemade mouthwash against bleeding gums

Gum bleeding is one of the common oral problems that can cause gingivitis. Salt mixed with water can prevent this disease by firming the gums.

Instructions: pour a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Mix until completely dissolved in salt crystals. Make a gargle, then massage the gums with a lump with an integrated gum massager - you'll find it easily in supermarkets and pharmacies - or simply with your fingers.


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