oral hygiene

Noun

Meaning

oral hygiene (uncountable)

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

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Synonyms

toilet of the mouth

Examples

Oral hygiene can help prevent oral candidiasis when people have a weakened immune system. Source: Internet

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