Definition of toothbrushing
:the action of using a toothbrush to clean teeth
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The dog has given him a routine — three walks a day, grooming once a day, a toothbrushing every night.
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Everyday tasks like bathing, toothbrushing, and cooking have become difficult chores as the threat of lead poisoning and other maladies looms in the tap water.
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First Known Use of toothbrushing
1920
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medical Definition of toothbrushing
:the action of using a toothbrush to clean the teeth
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