[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's the whole mouth-breathing phenomenon when you're wearing a mask. It's a little more difficult than usual to breathe through your nose when it's covered with a mask. So many people start breathing through their mouths instead. Mouth-breathing can contribute to dry socket and tooth decay, and subsequent bad breath.

If you wear a mask as part of your job, it's important to try and remember to breathe through your nose as much as possible. If you start feeling claustrophobic, add a little hand sanitizer to your fingers. While they're still moist (not very wet) from the sanitizer, pull the mask outward away from your nose, take a few deep breaths, and let the mask fall back into place. This will actually help sanitize the outside of your mask, AND keep your hands sanitized, all at the same time.