brush one's teeth
Clean your mouth
To brush one's teeth is to clean them with a toothbrush and toothpaste, scrubbing the bristles across tooth surfaces to remove food particles and plaque.
Part of basic hygiene, typically done morning and night: I need to brush my teeth before bed.
The phrase often appears with other possessives: He forgot to brush his teeth.
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- mint flavorCool herbal taste
- enamelHard glossy coating
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