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Old 08-10-2020, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown View Post
Does anyone suspect they may be suffering tooth decay, receding gums or just plain old bad breath from wearing a mask? '''Mask mouth''': Dentists coin new term for smelly side effect of wearing a mask | Fox News
I think that is a reach.

Tooth decay is caused by the prevalent bacteria that lives in your mouth. Receding gums can be helped by vigorous brushing and deep cleaning. Sometimes bad breath comes from an infection in your throat or esophagus.
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