bad breath

Gum’s bubble burst during the COVID-19 pandemic, when masks and social distancing made bad breath less of a worry and fewer people spent on impulse buys.

Having bad breath really stinks!

Bad breath is caused by volatile compounds that are produced when bacteria in the mouth digest substances like blood and food particles.

Understanding how these two bacterial species work together to cause bad breath could be helpful in developing ways to treat or even prevent bad breath.

In addition, given that bad breath is often associated with periodontal disease, treating this symptom early could help prevent more serious damage in the future.