dental floss
Definition
- Noun:
- A soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth: "Dental floss" refers to a thin, flexible strand, typically made of nylon or similar materials, designed to remove food particles and plaque from areas a toothbrush cannot easily reach.
Usage
- Noun:
- Dentists recommend using dental floss daily for optimal oral hygiene.
- She bought a pack of mint-flavored dental floss.
Advanced Usage
- "to floss" (verb): The act of using dental floss.
- You should floss at least once a day.
- "flossing" (gerund/noun): The practice or action of cleaning teeth with floss.
- Regular flossing helps prevent gum disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Floss (noun/verb): A common shortened form of "dental floss" and the action of using it.
- Don't forget to pack your floss for the trip.
- Interdental cleaner: A more technical term for tools, including floss, used to clean between teeth.
- Floss pick (noun): A small plastic tool with a piece of floss stretched across it for easier handling.
- Some people find floss picks more convenient than traditional floss.
Synonyms
- Interdental string: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its use between teeth.
Related Phrases
- Waxed dental floss: Floss coated with wax to help it slide more easily between tight teeth.
- Unwaxed dental floss: Floss without a wax coating, which some users prefer.
- Dental tape: A broader, flatter type of floss, often recommended for people with wider spaces between their teeth.
Noun
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a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
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