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

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

Good oral hygiene and a nitrate rich diet could be the key to a healthier body, a vibrant smile and disease-free gums.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

Now, thanks to the poor oral hygiene of that period, her teeth are helping illuminate a vanished world of bacteria and their chemical creations.

From Science Magazine • May 3, 2023

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