What causes bad breath? – Mel Rosenberg
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Halitosis is a curse that has plagued humanity since ancient times. But what causes it, and why is it so universally terrifying? Mel Rosenberg outlines the basics of bad breath — and what you can do when it strikes you.
Lesson by Mel Rosenberg, animation by Andrew Foerster.



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