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oral hygiene
noun
- 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.
oral hygiene
noun
- another name for dental hygiene
Example Sentences
Dentists also have concerns about what pouches mean for oral hygiene.
The study found that though this community has generally poor oral hygiene, it also had low rates of dementia and cardiovascular disease.
"We know that healthier eating, more physical activity, better sleep, stress reduction techniques, preventive oral hygiene, use of sunscreen, and reducing or eliminating use of tobacco, alcohol and other substances can all impact appearance later in life, as well as physical and mental health," he said.
Good oral hygiene and a nitrate rich diet could be the key to a healthier body, a vibrant smile and disease-free gums.
Researchers think bacteria and poor oral hygiene help cause the disease, which begins as an inflammation of the gums and evolves into a gangrene that damages the nose, mouth, and eyes.
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