dental care [1]

Procedures to care for the mouth and especially the teeth that include brushing, flossing and using mouthwash.

toothbrush

Instrument that uses a back-and-forth motion to clean teeth.

stimulator tip

Small, usually rubber piece used to clean and massage the gums.

head

Part of the brush where the bristles are inserted.

handle

Part used to pick up and handle the brush.

bristle

Filament of varying softness that is usually made of nylon.

row

Line of bristles separated into tufts.