oral hygiene

American  

noun

1. the state or practice of keeping the mouth cavity in a healthy condition, as by a regular program of brushing and flossing the teeth combined with periodic examinations by a dentist.

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oral hygiene British  

noun

1. another name for dental hygiene

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oral hygiene

The study suggests that lifestyle changes could play an important role alongside plaque removal and good oral hygiene in managing gum disease.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026

It found young male and female players are more likely to have major problems with tooth decay and poor oral hygiene than non-footballers of a similar age.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025

Dentists also have concerns about what pouches mean for oral hygiene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024

The study found that though this community has generally poor oral hygiene, it also had low rates of dementia and cardiovascular disease.

From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2024

Brushing my teeth is very important and not just because of the proven connection between poor oral hygiene and heart attacks.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan