dental care
Brushing and flossing
Dental care is the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums through regular cleaning, checkups, and treatment.
The term covers both personal hygiene—brushing, flossing—and professional services from dentists and hygienists: Does your insurance cover dental care?
Good dental care prevents cavities and gum disease.
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- pearly whitesSlang for teeth
- gumSticky plant secretion
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dental caretooth decay
Progressive dental deterioration
gum disease · rotting teeth · cavities · periodontal disease
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Professional treatment of illness
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