bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

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In addition to improving oxygen flow, mouth taping can help with bad breath. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025 Some people may experience bad breath, a sore throat, and ear pain from tonsil stones. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024 Ayurvedic practitioners have claimed that oil pulling can reduce plaque, prevent gingivitis, and regulate bad breath per a 2014 Vogue article, and the practice remains relevant a decade later. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025 Depending on the formulation, mouthwash can help with issues such as bad breath, gingivitis, plaque, and tooth decay. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 2025.

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