# toothbrushing

Pronunciation: say "TOOTH-brush-ing" /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃɪŋ/

## Noun

1. An act of cleaning the teeth with a brush.
   - Simple: A single time when someone cleans the teeth with a brush.
   - _Regular toothbrushing helps prevent cavities and gum disease._
   - _Her dentist recommended thorough toothbrushing twice a day._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of toothbrush. — present participle and gerund of toothbrush
   - Simple: The -ing form of toothbrush. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _Regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste reduces tooth decay._
   - _The study found that toothbrushing before bed mattered most for preventing cavities._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/toothbrushing (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).