Growing up, if you didn’t learn anything else from your parents, you at least learned to treat people with respect and to be kind. That’s why it’s so hard for you to tell your friends that they have bad breath. You think it will be rude to say such a thing, but you also know that you can’t stand to have a face-to-face conversation with them due to the smell. You feel so conflicted, but your Annapolis dentist says the best thing for you to do is tell your friends, in a respectful manner, because it possibly could help prevent some more serious health issues.