bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant

He has bad breath.

Examples of bad breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When the Covid-19 pandemic upended daily life, the gum bubble burst as consumers masked up, worried less about bad breath, and spent less cash on impulse gum purchases. —

Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 June 2024 For bad breath, dandruff or cleaning floors Sean Mowbray is a freelance writer based in Scotland. —

Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024 Coconuts have some powerful qualities like helping to minimize bacteria, viruses, bad breath and skin ailments. —

Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024 And in ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates noted that salt, alum, and vinegar could effectively diminish bad breath. —

Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024 Few things are as off-putting as having bad breath. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024 Possible side effects of omega-3 supplements include bad breath, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, smelly sweat, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. —

Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 For example, dental problems like gum disease or tooth decay can result in bad breath that permeates throughout your furry friend's entire body. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Bad bacteria can get trapped in oxygen-poor areas and cause bacteria buildup as well as bad breath. —

Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024

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