bad breath
Mouth odor problem
Bad breath is an unpleasant odor from someone's mouth, usually caused by bacteria, poor dental hygiene, or certain foods.
The clinical term is halitosis.
He popped a mint to mask his bad breath.
Bad breath is a common social anxiety—people worry about having it without knowing.
Chronic foul breath
- malodorUnpleasant, offensive smell
- stenchPowerfully offensive odor
- foulnessOffensive, corrupt quality
- stinkOffensive smell
reek · pungency · sourness · sulfurous · rotten · putrid · fetid · rank
Gum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- cavitiesHollow spaces within
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
decay · tonsil stones · dry mouth · bacteria · gum disease · tooth decay · smoking · garlic
Liquid for gargling clean
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- tongue scraperTool for cleaning mouth surface
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
dental floss · antiseptic · chlorhexidine · fluoride · gargle · rinse · parsley · probiotics
Oral care physician
- oral careTeeth and gum maintenance
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
hygiene · gums · enamel · molars · prophylaxis · interdental · periodontal · oral health
Self-conscious unease
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- kissingLip-to-lip contact
conversation · personal space · dating · awkward · off-putting · repellent · disclosure · anxiety
halitosis
Chronic foul breath
stink · reek · pungency · sourness · sulfurous · rotten · putrid · fetid · rank · noxious
gingivitis
Gum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- cavitiesHollow spaces within
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
tartar · decay · tonsil stones · dry mouth · bacteria · gum disease · tooth decay · smoking · garlic · onions
mouthwash
Liquid for gargling clean
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- tongue scraperTool for cleaning mouth surface
toothpaste · dental floss · antiseptic · chlorhexidine · fluoride · gargle · rinse · parsley · probiotics · hydration
dentist
Oral care physician
- oral careTeeth and gum maintenance
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
cleaning · hygiene · gums · enamel · molars · prophylaxis · interdental · periodontal · oral health · dental hygiene
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
kissing · conversation · personal space · dating · awkward · off-putting · repellent · disclosure · anxiety · avoidance
- smellsmell, scent, odor, reek, aroma
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, toothache
- grooming problemsbody odor, dandruff, greasy hair, frizzy hair, split ends
- morning problemsoversleeping, fatigue, grogginess, bed head, puffy eyes
- pet peevesannoyance, loud chewing, irritation, loud talking, frustration