bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

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On top of causing persistent bad breath, having tonsil stones may cause chronic sore throats and ear pain. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 This can lead to bad breath that doesn't go away even with regular brushing and mouthwash. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024 Avoid strong-smelling drinks and foods, such as coffee or spicy grub which lead to bad breath. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024 Infections in the sinuses, tonsils, gums, or lungs can cause bad breath and require treatment. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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