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Mouth and Dental Hygiene

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toothbrush
1.
tooth
brush
Noun

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

He applied toothpaste to his toothbrush and started brushing his teeth in circular motions.

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ultrasonic toothbrush
Noun

a type of powered toothbrush that uses high-frequency vibrations to clean teeth and gums more effectively than traditional manual toothbrushes

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electric toothbrush
Noun

a motorized oral care device with a vibrating or rotating brush head for enhanced teeth cleaning

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4.
ecological toothbrush
Noun

a sustainable toothbrush made from eco-friendly materials

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chewable toothbrush
Noun

a toothbrush that can be chewed for cleaning teeth

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end-tuft brush
Noun

a small, specialized toothbrush with a narrow tuft of bristles at the end, used for cleaning hard-to-reach areas

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sul
cab
rush
Noun

a small, specialized toothbrush with a unique design for cleaning along the gumline and in the crevices between teeth

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interdental brush
Noun

a specialized toothbrush designed for cleaning the spaces between teeth, where regular toothbrushes may not reach effectively

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soft bristle toothbrush
Noun

a type of toothbrush with gentle bristles that are designed to be gentle on teeth and gums during brushing, making it suitable for people with sensitive teeth or gums

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hard bristle toothbrush
Noun

a type of toothbrush with hard bristles for vigorous brushing, not recommended for sensitive teeth or gums

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tongue scraper
Noun

a tool for cleaning the tongue, removes bacteria and odor-causing compounds for fresher breath

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oral irrigator
Noun

a device that uses water to clean between teeth and along gumline for improved oral hygiene

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water flosser
Noun

a dental device that uses a stream of water to remove plaque and debris from between teeth and along the gumline

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dental water jet
Noun

a device that uses a stream of water to clean teeth and gums by removing plaque and debris from hard-to-reach areas

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dental floss
Noun

a soft and silky thread used to clean between the teeth

She uses dental floss daily to keep her teeth clean.

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floss
16.
floss
Noun

a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth

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mouthwash
17.
mouth
wash
Noun

a liquid with antibacterial ingredients that the mouth and teeth are rinsed with in order to become fresh and healthy

After brushing and flossing, she swirled mouthwash around her mouth for thirty seconds to ensure fresh breath.

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toothpaste
18.
tooth
paste
Noun

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

She squeezed a small amount of toothpaste onto her toothbrush before brushing her teeth.

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teeth whitening kit
Noun

a teeth whitening kit is a set of products or tools used to lighten tooth color for improved appearance

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teeth whitening strip
Noun

a teeth whitening strip is a thin, whitening-coated material applied to teeth to lighten their color

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toothbrush holder
Noun

a container for storing and organizing toothbrushes, keeping them upright and separate

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