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Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
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Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing, flossing, and using appropriate therapeutic aids to prevent caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease.
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Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy by brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
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Oral hygiene aids are the tools used in the mouth to remove food residue and plaque, a bacterial film that causes tooth decay ( dental caries ), periodontal disease, and halitosis (bad breath). Bacterial plaque must be removed daily. The toothbrus...
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Decreased consciousness is reduced alertness or awareness.
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