oral hygiene

Questions

What does oral hygiene mean?

The practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders.

How to pronounce oral hygiene

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “oral hygiene”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “oral hygiene”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “oral hygiene” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.