Did wearing a covid mask make you realize you needed to do something about your breath?

[zagor]

Some days I'd put on a mask to go in the store and be like, OMG, is this what people have been getting from me?

[Anonymous]

When you wear a mask that is a barrier to oxygen, it also does the same to your mouth. The bacteria in your mouth grow, saliva dries up more and dental problems occur. The mask itself can be the cause of that bad breath. I'm not sure when people will realise that wearing a piece of cloth that is a barrier to free oxygen, that does not protect you from a microscopic virus, is bad for your health.

Read this:

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mask-mouth-dentists-warn-prolonged-use-of-masks-leading-to-poor-oral-hygiene

'“We’re seeing inflammation in people’s gums that have been healthy forever, and cavities in people who have never had them before,” Ramondi said. “About 50% of our patients are being impacted by this, [so] we decided to name it ‘mask mouth’ — after ‘meth mouth.’'

[devilish-cutie]

actually nope