bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

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Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 Alcohol-free formulas can still help manage dental disease and bad breath without the drying effect or the microbiome disruption of harsher counterparts. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 New research shows that cross-talk shapes conditions well beyond cavities and bad breath. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Researchers measured this using volatile sulfur compound levels, the same compounds responsible for bad breath, and found the combined approach kept levels lower even weeks after the intervention ended. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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