Recent studies have shown that mouthwashes only temporarily mask the foul odor of bad breath for as little as 10 minutes after brushing. In fact, mouthwashes with alcohol can make the situation even worse by drying out the mouth. Don't be fooled by the burning sensation - it is your own cells in pain, not the wounded bacteria screaming in your mouth. The limited efficacy of chewing gum is probably due to the effect of salivation, combined with the cleansing effect of mastication. A very important fact to remember when battling bad breath is that saliva is our friend.
Saliva washes away bacteria and dissolves the foul smelling sulfur compounds.
However, chewing gum has its downsides. Firstly, it can't effectively eliminate the foul smell generating germs, decaying food particles and other oral debris from the ridges and valleys on the back of the tongue. Excessive chewing can also screw up the joints connecting your jaw. Scrape away harmful bacteria, the coating of white plaque and decaying food particles from the valleys and ridges on the back of the tongue for a Fresher, Cleaner and Healthier Mouth. Please read what customers and experts are saying.