Halitosis, oral malodor (scientific term), breath odor, foul breath, fetor oris, or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant
odors exhaled in
breathing – whether the
smell is from an oral source or not.Halitosis has a significant impact — personally and socially — on those who suffer from it or believe they do (
halitophobia), and is estimated to be the 3rd most frequent reason for seeking
dental aid, following
tooth decay and
periodontal disease.
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