tooth brushing

Cleaning your teeth

Tooth brushing is the act of cleaning teeth with a toothbrush, typically with toothpaste.

The compound appears in dental contexts and parenting discussions: Proper tooth brushing prevents cavities.

Usually written as two words, though *toothbrushing* appears in technical literature.

Opposites
oral hygiene practice vs. neglect

tooth brushingtooth decay

Progressive dental deterioration

plaque buildup · cavities

dental cleaning methods

tooth brushingflossing

Interdental string hygiene

tongue scraping · oil pulling · dental cleaning · water flossing · professional cleaning

Family

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

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G