brush teeth

Clean your mouth

To brush teeth is to clean them with a toothbrush and toothpaste, scrubbing the surfaces to remove food particles and plaque.

The phrase typically appears with a possessive: I brush my teeth twice a day, Did you brush your teeth?

The activity is a basic hygiene ritual, performed morning and night.

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mouthwash · mint · bristles · gums · enamel · cavity · dentist · sink · mirror · morning · bedtime · spit · scrub · plaque · fluoride · soft bristles · whitening · pearly whites

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oral hygiene methods

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Interdental cleaning strand

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brush, teeth, tooth, brushed, brushing, brushes, brushy, toothy, toothless

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G