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dental hygiene

noun

  1. the maintenance of the teeth and gums in healthy condition, esp by proper brushing, the removal of plaque, etc Also calledoral hygiene
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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While the occasional pouch can be part of a healthy diet, doctors and nutritionists are raising concerns that an overreliance on pouches can interfere with nutrition, long-term food preferences, dental hygiene and even speech and language development.

Research has also shown that it may improve dental hygiene, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

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This cute pinecone toy is made of rugged natural rubber and is great for dental hygiene.

At each visit, the parents set two goals for improved dental hygiene.

Some families can’t even afford to buy toothpaste or toothbrushes, and others don’t know the basics of dental hygiene.

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