Using baking soda or a baking soda rinse is often suggested as a natural solution to bad breath. Baking soda has been proven to help reduce the acidity of plaque fluid which builds in the mouth and causes bad breath. Though it is safe to use, we don’t recommend using baking soda as a solution to halitosis. The cause of bad breath must be addressed if halitosis is to be prevented for good. Poor oral hygiene, smoking, diet, alcohol use, tooth decay, and periodontal disease can all contribute to, or cause bad breath. Many of these causes can be prevented and treated from home effectively with the right oral care solutions and tools. We recommend a prescriptive oral care routine rather than the use of baking soda to get rid of bad breath. Halitosis should always be taken seriously and treated accordingly. When bad breath persists, it’s vital that you seek advice from your dentist. 

Bad Breath Solutions

Effective At-Home Oral Care 

On many occasions, the cause of bad breath is a lack of good daily oral hygiene. If daily brushing and flossing with clean, active formulations and oral care solutions is not occurring, bacteria will form on the teeth, gums, and mouth, releasing a gas that smells unpleasant. We recognise this odour as bad breath or halitosis. Baking soda is not an effective solution or alternative to good oral care. Brushing with a Sonic Toothbrush twice a day for 2 minutes each time will ensure your teeth and gums are cleaned thoroughly while flossing and using an active ingredient-infused, prescriptive mouthwash will also help combat the bacteria that cause bad breath.

Our Bad Breath Kit includes toothpaste for gum health, foaming mouthwash for bad breath and bad breath spray - everything you need to combat bad breath. 

Maintaining good daily oral care will ensure gums and teeth are clean and healthy and will prevent bad breath or alleviate it if it is already occurring. A good oral care routine should always be the first step taken in preventing and combating bad breath.