dental hygiene

noun

1. Also called: oral hygiene. the maintenance of the teeth and gums in healthy condition, esp by proper brushing, the removal of plaque, etc

Example Sentences

Normani and Thorne nail the performance, spitting the tight, overlapping insults about Too Short’s height, girth and dental hygiene with malicious glee.

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But experts are concerned that an overreliance on pouches, despite their convenience, can affect a child’s nutrition, food preferences, dental hygiene and speech development.

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While the occasional pouch can be part of a healthy diet, doctors and nutritionists are raising concerns that an overreliance on pouches can interfere with nutrition, long-term food preferences, dental hygiene and even speech and language development.

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Research has also shown that it may improve dental hygiene, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

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This cute pinecone toy is made of rugged natural rubber and is great for dental hygiene.

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