oral hygiene
Keeping teeth clean
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy.
Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups constitute good oral hygiene.
The term appears in dental literature and health education: The dentist stressed the importance of oral hygiene.
Bristled oral cleaning implement
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- tongue scraperTool for cleaning mouth surface
- dental flossThin cord for gums
waterpik · electric toothbrush · manual toothbrush · dental tape · bristles · dental pick · fluoride rinse · timer
Inscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- cavityEmpty space within
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- periodontal diseaseInfection of tooth-supporting structures
bacteria · enamel protection · gum disease · tooth decay · fluoride · xylitol · sealants · prophylaxis
Enamel-covered chewing structures
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- enamelHard glossy coating
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- gum lineFlesh-tooth junction
molars · incisors · root · dentin · periodontal · palate · saliva
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- rinsingClearing with water
- garglingThroat-washing with liquid
- scrapingRubbing away material
two minutes · twice daily · bedtime · morning · after meals · circular motion · gum line · plaque removal
Air taken in
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- odor controlManaging unwanted smells
fresh breath · eucalyptus · cinnamon · clove · tea tree · chlorophyll · aromatic · bad breath
toothbrush
Bristled oral cleaning implement
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- tongue scraperTool for cleaning mouth surface
dental floss · waterpik · electric toothbrush · manual toothbrush · dental tape · bristles · dental pick · fluoride rinse · timer · charcoal toothpaste
plaque
Inscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- cavityEmpty space within
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
periodontal disease · bacteria · enamel protection · gum disease · tooth decay · fluoride · xylitol · sealants · prophylaxis · calculus
teeth
Enamel-covered chewing structures
gum line · molars · incisors · root · dentin · periodontal · palate · saliva
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
scraping · two minutes · twice daily · bedtime · morning · after meals · circular motion · gum line · plaque removal · tongue cleaning
breath
Air taken in
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
fresh breath · odor control · eucalyptus · cinnamon · clove · tea tree · chlorophyll · aromatic · bad breath
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, brushing
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, cavity filling, cavity, dental crown
- hygienehandwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer, sanitized
- dental healthdental care, cavities, tooth decay, dental checkups, fluoride
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
oral hygienetooth decay
Progressive dental deterioration
gum disease · periodontal disease · dental decay · rotting teeth · dirty mouth
oral hygieneperiodontal disease
Infection of tooth-supporting structures
gingivitis · tooth decay · cavities · dental caries · periodontitis
oral hygienedental treatment
Professional oral healthcare procedures
dental surgery · root canal · tooth extraction · oral surgery · fillings
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