Sprays and regular mint candies are considered to be relatively ineffective in combating bad breath. Don’t be fooled by the burning sensation - it is your own cells in pain, not the bacteria.

Although mints and chewing gum can give you a fresh sensation in your mouth, if you are truly suffering bad breath and halitosis the smell will still be there. The mints and chewing gums have them for your pure pleasure. To attack the bad breath you will have to attack the bacteria in your mouth, brush your teeth after every meal, use mouth wash as well and follow doctor recommendations if the normal remedies are not effective.

Don’t forget that breath mints could have added sugar and damage your teeth, be careful with what you chew and put in your mouth,  the sugars in some sweets and chewing gums might only serve as food for bacteria, a complete mouth hygiene is the best always.