toothbrushing
noun
tooth·brush·ing
ˈtüth-ˌbrə-shiŋ 
: the action of using a toothbrush to clean teeth
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In between, there’s Bluesky on the bus, Spotify at the gym, Instagram at lunch, YouTube before dinner, X for toothbrushing, Pinterest for the insomniac hours.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
When used correctly, other types of interdental cleaning techniques can also complement the effects of conventional manual toothbrushing in reducing plaque, according to the ADA.34
According to the ADA, one method of interdental cleaning isn't right for everyone.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
This primarily involves regular and thorough toothbrushing, flossing, and dental visits.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
The survey found that the Silent Generation and baby boomers are the least consistent in their daily washing and toothbrushing routines.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Was any part of your real-life toothbrushing style on display there?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
That still does not prove that preventing periodontitis will hold heart problems at bay: Some other habit or feature of the toothbrushing group could have been the important factor.
—Lola Butcher, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
When used correctly, other types of interdental cleaning techniques can also complement the effects of conventional manual toothbrushing in reducing plaque, according to the ADA.34
According to the ADA, one method of interdental cleaning isn't right for everyone.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
This primarily involves regular and thorough toothbrushing, flossing, and dental visits.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
The survey found that the Silent Generation and baby boomers are the least consistent in their daily washing and toothbrushing routines.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Was any part of your real-life toothbrushing style on display there?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
That still does not prove that preventing periodontitis will hold heart problems at bay: Some other habit or feature of the toothbrushing group could have been the important factor.
—Lola Butcher, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
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toothbrushing
noun
tooth·brush·ing
-ˌbrəsh-iŋ
: the action of using a toothbrush to clean the teeth
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