Does chewing gum help relieve my bad breath?

 

The efficacy of chewing gum is probably due to the effect of salivation, combined with the cleansing effect of mastication.

Chewing gum has its downsides. The best compromise appears to be to chew gum for a minute or two at a time. One can chew for a minute or so in privacy, and part with the wad in the washroom, before stepping back into society.

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