Profile America: National Fresh Breath Day

Sunday, August 7 — Yesterday was one of America’s more obscure and unusual commemorations.  Every August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day, even if it is not recognized by the greeting card industry. Sometimes, chronic bad breath can be a symptom of a serious illness. Mostly, it’s simply a personal problem, and has an impact on social and workplace relationships. National Fresh Breath Day points out that having fresh breath is part of overall health and well-being, and that overcoming bad breath can be relatively simple. Solutions are offered in advertising for a profusion of dental hygiene products.  And Americans spend a lot of money to freshen their breath. Mouthwashes, for example, are part of the nearly $3.5 billion a year industry making various rinses and gargles. 

You can find more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online.

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