As a rule, do not use commercial mouthwashes to control your bad breath. Most contain nothing more than flavoring, dye, and alcohol. While these may kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, the bacteria soon return in greater force. Mouthwashes can also irritate the gums, tongue, and mucous membranes.
Look for mouthwashes that contain both chlorine dioxide and zinc. They can eliminate bad breath for up to 8 hours.
Zinc stops an enzyme from breaking down an amino acid that makes the sulfur (sulfur is one of the mouth odors we smell) and by doing this stops the process for a longer period of time. The chlorine dioxide kills the already formed odor-causing bacteria.
Another effective mouthwash is liquid chlorophyll. Use 1 tablespoon per 1/2 glass water for a gargle/mouthwash or a chlorophyll based mouth rinse. Use daily as needed.
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