manual toothbrush

Hand-powered dental cleaner

A manual toothbrush is a toothbrush powered by hand rather than by battery or electricity.

The term emerged to distinguish traditional toothbrushes from electric ones: My dentist says a manual toothbrush works fine if you brush long enough.

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two minutes · teeth · floss · rinse · scrub · cavity · enamel · dentist · dental care · handle · oral · hygiene · plaque · mint · fresh breath · morning · bathroom · sink

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