brushing one's teeth
Morning oral routine
Brushing one's teeth is the routine act of cleaning the teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
The phrase typically appears in discussions of hygiene habits or daily routines: Have you finished brushing your teeth?
The activity is recommended twice daily by dentists to prevent decay and gum disease.
- dental hygieneCare of teeth and gums
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- plaque removalEliminating dental deposits
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