Natural mouthwashes will be free from alcohol, and may use witch hazel—a natural astringent or cleaning agent instead. Natural mouthwash can contain any variety of natural ingredients and will depend entirely on the manufacturer.  Some other common ingredients include peppermint and spearmint oils which are naturally antibacterial and are beneficial in removing bacteria in and around the teeth and gums.  Baking soda may also be used, along with vitamin C, or aloe vera to provide a soothing feeling to sensitive tissues.

Natural mouthwash is a wise alternative to chemicals and additives that may not improve the health of your mouth at all. Natural mouthwash can be just as effective at freshening breath and removing bacteria without disrupting your body’s natural balance. Alcohol is especially drying to the inside of the mouth and can cause a reduction in the amount of saliva (spit) that is made.  This allows bacteria to overgrow and in the long run make your bad breath worse.  Look for washes that contain ingredients that perform double duty. Peppermint and spearmint oils not only freshen the breath but they also kill bacteria and are a good choice as a main ingredient in the wash that you choose.

Often we have thought that traditional mouthwash was effective in removing bad breath and bacteria from our mouths and making our teeth and gums healthier.  Fooled by mint flavoring and the burn of drying alcohol we believed that we were helping rather than harming our bodies.  When in fact traditional mouthwashes can disrupt the natural environment of the mouth resulting in even worse symptoms than what was originally there.

Natural mouthwash can be a true benefit to the overall health of your body. The most important part of natural mouthwash is that it is natural.  Free from manmade , harsh chemicals and drying alcohol natural mouthwash can help keep your mouth healthy and your breath fresher all without added ingredients