I heard it put this way: "The Polish Army must have marched through my mouth last night."  Not only is it socially offensive, a foul odor coming from between the lips can also reflect a serious underlying dental or medical problem. 
• Probably the most significant cause for bad breath is dry mouth and coated tongue, often resulting from medicines like decongestants for stuffy nose or pills for urinary incontinence.  Dry mouth can also be due to mouth breathing, aging, or to an immune disease, which affects the salivary glands.  No matter the cause, without saliva not only will the breath turn foul, but teeth fall out.  Treat this by avoiding mouth-drying medicines when

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GROTON - Main street retail/office space for rent.  Send inquiry to:  dakotabrush@nvc.net or call 605-380-5131.

The Groton Area School District is looking to fill the following vacancies for the 2012-2013 school year:  kindergarten para-professional, special needs para-professionals at the elem. and MS/HS, study hall supervisor, asst. VB, junior high VB, asst. boys' BB, junior high FB, and cheerleading advisor for FB & WR.  If interested in any of the vacancies, contact Laura Schuster, Supt., at 397-2351 or Laura.Schuster@k12.sd.us.  Open until filled.  (EOE)