1
: of or relating to the teeth or dentistry
2
: articulated with the tip or blade of the tongue against or near the upper front teeth
: a dental consonant
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Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
Finally, keep up with your twice-yearly dental appointments so a professional can assess your tooth and gum health and intervene, if necessary, before a situation grows serious.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
That said, both dentists emphasize that a water flosser is not a replacement for dental flossing.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024
Some older adults or individuals with dental issues may struggle with the amount of chewing required by a raw food diet.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Poor diet and deficient dental hygiene often lead to these problems.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
Finally, keep up with your twice-yearly dental appointments so a professional can assess your tooth and gum health and intervene, if necessary, before a situation grows serious.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
That said, both dentists emphasize that a water flosser is not a replacement for dental flossing.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024
Some older adults or individuals with dental issues may struggle with the amount of chewing required by a raw food diet.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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