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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Example Sentences

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

Researchers think bacteria and poor oral hygiene help cause the disease, which begins as an inflammation of the gums and evolves into a gangrene that damages the nose, mouth, and eyes.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 20, 2023

People with hairy tongue can use a tongue scraper or toothbrush to scratch away those tongue cells, and they can make sure to practice good oral hygiene to prevent additional buildup.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

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