The struggle did not stop there. Losing his teeth caused halitosis (via AmoMama). In other words, Clark Gable had bad breath. MouthHealthy describes halitosis as bad breath that cannot be solved with mints and mouthwash. It can be caused by periodontitis. Periodontitis was Gable's diagnosis (via Omaha Dentists).
Losing his teeth forced Gable to get a full set of dentures by his early 30s, according to Bajic Denture Clinic. Though these dentures gave him the charming smile of a movie star and helped him speak clearly enough to deliver his lines, the bad breath remained. His "Gone with the Wind" co-star Vivian Leigh refused to kiss him because of the halitosis (via Tulsa Dental Care).
Despite Leigh's repulsion of Gable's breath, he was known as a ladies man and had many high profile romances (via Insider). By the time of his passing in 1960, Gable had been married five times and had extra-marital affairs. (via Biography).
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