Micheal had always been a hardworking and dedicated employee. However, his persistent bad breath had become a source of embarrassment and tension at work. Colleagues would often distance themselves from him, clients began cutting meetings short, and coworkers avoided sitting next to him . But it wasn’t until Michael was called into his boss office for a one-on-one meeting that he realized how serious the issue had become.

and his boss had even hinted him at the possibility of termination if the issue wasn’t addressed.