toothbrushing
Daily dental care
Toothbrushing is the act of cleaning one's teeth with a toothbrush.
The word appears most often in dental hygiene contexts: Proper toothbrushing technique prevents gum disease.
The gerund form emphasizes the activity as a practice or habit rather than a single instance.
Inscribed memorial tablet
- tartarHardened dental plaque
- cavityEmpty space within
- enamelHard glossy coating
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
gingivitis · periodontitis · decay · fluoride · dentist · molars · incisors · canines
Oral cleaning gel
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- whiteningMaking something lighter
xylitol · sorbitol · antiseptic · abrasive · gel · foam · charcoal · neem
Coarse animal hairs
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- circularForming a closed curve
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- interdentalBetween the teeth
manual · electric · sonic · polishing · angled · gentle · pressure · two-minute
Day's early hours
- eveningLate day period
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- habitSettled regular tendency
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
two-minute · timer · bedtime · consistency · regimen · nightly · discipline · systematic
plaque
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gums · gingivitis · periodontitis · decay · fluoride · dentist · molars · incisors · canines · premolars
toothpaste
Oral cleaning gel
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
whitening · xylitol · sorbitol · antiseptic · abrasive · gel · foam · charcoal · neem · waterpik
bristles
Coarse animal hairs
interdental · manual · electric · sonic · polishing · angled · gentle · pressure · two-minute · timer
morning
Day's early hours
ritual · two-minute · timer · bedtime · consistency · regimen · nightly · discipline · systematic · bathroom
peppermint
Aromatic mint hybrid
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
freshness · cooling · tingling · eucalyptus · crisp · breath · aromatic · herbal · zing · brisk
- School Hygienehandwashing, dental hygiene, cleanliness, healthy habits, restrooms
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, hand washing, sanitizer, sanitized
- special needs dentistryspecial needs, adaptive equipment, accommodations, sedation dentistry, dental anxiety
brush, tooth, brushing, bristle, toothbrush, toothbrushes, dentin