bad breath
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In addition, given that bad breath is often associated with periodontal disease, treating this symptom early could help prevent more serious damage in the future.
From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024
This helps explain why, back in Barbie Land, our heroine is experiencing symptoms of imperfection, from flat feet to bad breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024
Sugary and acidic foods, dry mouth, and smoking can also contribute to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum infections.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
He first tackled the tree's bad breath: It emits a chemical called isoprene that, when mixed with tailpipe pollution, can increase the global warming potential of the already potent methane.
From Scientific American • Feb. 9, 2023
They laughed, and Eberechi leaned toward Ugwu and whispered that the bearded man had bad breath, which was probably why they did not take him in the army.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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