halitosis
Foul oral odor
Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath—chronic unpleasant odor from the mouth.
The word sounds clinical, which makes it useful in advertising and polite conversation: Worried about halitosis? Try our mouthwash.
Causes range from poor dental hygiene to digestive issues.
Foul mouth odor
- foulOffensive or illegal
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
- stinkyHaving unpleasant odor
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
pungent · rank · reek · sulfurous · putrid · fetid · noisome · musty
Gum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- gum diseaseInfection of mouth tissue
cavities · tooth decay · dentist · periodontal disease · oral examination · dental caries · impacted tooth · dentures
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
tongue scraper · dental floss · waterpik · rinse · mint · breath spray · gargling · tongue cleaning
Insufficient saliva production
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- tobaccoDried smoking leaf
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
garlic · onions · fasting · dehydration · medications · sinus infection · postnasal drip · mouth breathing
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
Stomach acid entering esophagus
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- stomach acidDigestive fluid in belly
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
bad breath
Foul mouth odor
- foulOffensive or illegal
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
- stinkyHaving unpleasant odor
offensive · pungent · rank · reek · sulfurous · putrid · fetid · noisome · musty · sour
gingivitis
Gum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
gum disease · cavities · tooth decay · dentist · periodontal disease · oral examination · dental caries · impacted tooth · dentures · tonsil stones
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
toothpaste · tongue scraper · dental floss · waterpik · rinse · mint · breath spray · gargling · tongue cleaning · chlorhexidine
dry mouth
Insufficient saliva production
coffee · garlic · onions · fasting · dehydration · medications · sinus infection · postnasal drip · mouth breathing · diet
biofilm
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- pathogensDisease-causing microorganisms
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
gastric reflux
Stomach acid entering esophagus
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- stomach acidDigestive fluid in belly
regurgitation · dyspepsia · gastritis · esophageal · digestive disorders
- smellsmell, scent, odor, reek, aroma
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gum disease, gingivitis, toothache
- grooming problemsbad breath, body odor, dandruff, greasy hair, frizzy hair
- body odorsarmpit smell, sweat, perspiration, foot odor, smelly feet
- gum healthgums, gingiva, gingivitis, periodontitis, gum disease