Examples of halitosis in a Sentence
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However, some people may experience bad breath (halitosis), sore throat, or a feeling that something is stuck in their throat.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Avoid using mouthwash to treat halitosis (persistent bad breath).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Then there was the fella in Westchester, who had serious halitosis, who leaned in for a kiss after dinner.
—Lara Sterling, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
Heartburn Most halitosis cases are caused by the bacteria in a person's mouth.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Health Conditions Sometimes halitosis can be a symptom of a health condition like heartburn, high blood pressure, or Sjogren's syndrome.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
However, not flossing or brushing your teeth regularly can result in problems like cavities and gum disease associated with halitosis.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Key Takeaways Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be embarrassing and hard to get rid of.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
So, what’s the solution to occasional halitosis?
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Avoid using mouthwash to treat halitosis (persistent bad breath).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
Then there was the fella in Westchester, who had serious halitosis, who leaned in for a kiss after dinner.
—Lara Sterling, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
Heartburn Most halitosis cases are caused by the bacteria in a person's mouth.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Health Conditions Sometimes halitosis can be a symptom of a health condition like heartburn, high blood pressure, or Sjogren's syndrome.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
However, not flossing or brushing your teeth regularly can result in problems like cavities and gum disease associated with halitosis.
—Maria Masters, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
Key Takeaways Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be embarrassing and hard to get rid of.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 May 2023
So, what’s the solution to occasional halitosis?
—Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022
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“Halitosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halitosis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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halitosis
noun
hal·i·to·sis
ˌhal-ə-ˈtō-səs 
plural halitoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition of having fetid breath
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