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Range of mouthwashes by Listerine. Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse, or mouth bath [1] is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swirled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head, and may be gargled, where the head is tilted back and the liquid bubbled at the back of the mouth.
A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...
A man brushing his teeth while looking in a mirror. Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste.Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. [1]
Household water treatment and safe storage ensure drinking water is safe for consumption. These interventions are part of the approach of self-supply of water for households. [ 70 ] Drinking water quality remains a significant problem in developing [ 71 ] and in developed countries; [ 72 ] even in the European region it is estimated that 120 ...
It may have been said in passing to you… a mind-blowing fact about brushing your teeth: You’re not supposed to rinse after brushing. The old-school knowledge was that doing so rinses away the ...
The Safe Drinking Water Act, which was passed by Congress in 1974, regulates the country’s drinking water supply, focusing on waters that are or could be used for drinking. This act requires ...
Ensuring effective brushing is important in getting rid of food and bacteria properly. Step 1) Place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the brush and hold at a 45-degree angle. Step 2) In small circular and back and forth motions, move the brush gently along teeth and gums. Step 3) Brush all surfaces inside the mouth, including the tongue.
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