Oral hygiene
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Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's oral cavity clean and free of disease and other problems by regular brushing of the teeth and adopting good hygiene habits. It is important that oral hygi
Proper oral hygiene requires regular brushing and interdental cleaning.
A healthy smile
A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene
A dental hygienist demonstrates dental flossing.
Toothbrush
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A toothbrush is a special type of brush used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, onto which toothpaste is applied, mounted on a handle that facil
Oral hygiene
…only removes about 50% of plaque from the surface of the teeth. There are many tools available for interdental cleaning which include floss, tape and interdental brushes; it is up to each individual to choose which tool they prefer to use. Sometimes white or straight teeth are associated with oral hygiene. However, a…
Three plastic toothbrushes
Head of a simple toothbrush
Traditional Bengali miswak, made out of Neem tree
The horsehair toothbrush said to have been used by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821)