oral hygiene

English

Noun

oral hygiene (uncountable)

  1. The practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders.
    Synonyms: dental care, (dated) toilet of the mouth

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