Mints and gum are by far the most common solution for bad breath, mainly because they are familiar and easy to find. But it is worth understanding exactly what they do — and what they don't do.
What they actually do: Both work primarily by masking the odor with a stronger competing scent (mint, cinnamon, fruit) and, in the case of gum, by stimulating a bit more saliva through chewing. Sugar-free gums actually help a bit more than sugary versions, since sugar can feed the very bacteria responsible for the odor.
What they don't do: Neither mints nor gum significantly reduce the bacterial population responsible for the odor — they cover the smell for about 15-20 minutes, after which the bacteria underneath are still there, doing the same thing.
Where this leaves you: For a very brief cover-up, they are a good quick fix. For anything longer than a moment, they do not resolve the actual cause.
The role of Frelopop: Frelopop is designed to go beyond simple masking — its probiotic and xylitol-based formula acts on the bacteria and dryness behind the odor, instead of just covering it with a stronger scent for a few minutes.
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