bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

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Early gum disease causes swelling, bleeding, and bad breath. Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025 At the same time, the probiotics discourage the growth of bacteria that cause dental issues like bad breath, plaque, and gum disease. Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025 In fact, tongue coating has been identified as one of the main contributors to bad breath. Jill Di Donato, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025 This can lead to tooth decay, bad breath, and poor oral hygiene overall, according to Dr. Sachar. Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bad breath

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“Bad breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20breath. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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