toothbrush

Also known as tooth brush, toothbrushes

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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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Commons category: Toothbrushes
Commons gallery: Toothbrush
MCN code: 9603.21.00
NCI Thesaurus ID: C73512
Unicode character: 🪥
WordLift URL: data.wordlift.io/wl01714/entity/toothbrushes

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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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thumb|upright=1.35|alt=plastic toothbrushes |Three plastic toothbrushes thumb|Head of a simple toothbrush

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.