Want to maintain oral hygiene?

Get your hands on natural mouthwashes like cinnamon and clove which are alcohol-free, easy to prepare and don’t cost much, say experts.

Bhumika Madan, consultant, dental, Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, has shared a list of a few mouthwashes:

Cinnamon and clove mouthwash: Take one cup of distilled water, 10 to15 drops each of cinnamon and clove oils. Mix them well. The best part about this natural mouthwash is that it has a long shelf life.

Apple cider vinegar mouthwash: Put two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, one cup of salt water and vanilla essential oil in a bowl and mix well. Store the mixture in a bottle and swish your mouth with this solution.

Parsley and mint mouthwash: Take a blender, add two tablespoons of parsley, two tablespoons of mint, one cup of distilled water and blend them all for about two minutes. Pour through a strainer to remove any residual herbs. Pour the clean content in a jar and close tightly. Rinse your mouth with one tablespoon of the mixture.

Salt water mouthwash: This is a simple mouthwash that needs one cup distilled warm water and a tablespoon salt.

If preparing a mouthwash is too much for you, try the following suggested by Ushakiran Sisodia, Dietician, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital:

Ajwain (carom seeds): Traditionally, ajwain is used for tooth ache and foul breath.