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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.

Bacteria cause the smells by breaking down _____.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Mel Rosenberg
  • Director Andrew Foerster
  • Sound Designer Devin Polaski
  • Script Editor Alex Gendler
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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