toothbrush
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A toothbrush is a small tool with bristles designed to clean teeth and maintain oral hygiene. It matters because regular tooth brushing helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental problems that can affect overall health.
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- History
- Precursors
- Toothbrush
- Types
- Electric
- Interdental
- End-tuft brush
- Chewable
- Musical
- Tooth brushing
- Hygiene and care
- Risks and best practices
- See also
- References
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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 facilitates cleaning hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. They should be used in conjunction with tools that clean between the teeth―where toothbrush bristles cannot reach―such as floss, tape, interdental brushes or toothpicks.