Yogurt
One of the more surprising home remedies for bad breath is eating yogurt. Yogurt contains active bacteria such as Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. They are natural compounds that help break down bacteria that cause bad breath. Yogurt is also a good source of calcium, which helps protect the teeth and gums from disease.
Recent studies show that consuming yogurt daily could help maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. A balanced community reduces bad odors and gastric acids from the stomach, which could also cause acid reflux and damage the larynx. In addition, irritation or wounds in the larynx could cause bacteria to flourish and cause oral problems.
Research also suggests that yogurt is an excellent source of Vitamin D, which is adequate to combat high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the mouth. Vitamin D also eradicates bacteria and helps to maintain the delicate gastrointestinal balance. Doctors recommend eating two three-ounce servings of sugar-free yogurt daily for about six weeks to reduce the sulfide compounds in the mouth.
