dentifrice
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dentifrice
[den″tĭ-fris]a preparation for cleansing and polishing the teeth; some contain agents for whitening. Those containing fluoride inhibit formation of dental caries; those containing triclosan help inhibit formation of gingivitis and plaque.
den·ti·frice
(den'ti-fris),Any preparation used in the cleansing of the teeth, for example, a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.
[L. dentifricium, fr. dens, tooth, + frico, pp. frictus, to rub]
dentifrice
(dĕn′tə-frĭs′)n.
A substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth.
den·ti·frice
(den'ti-fris)Any preparation used in the cleansing of the teeth, e.g., a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.
dentifrice
See TOOTHPASTE.den·ti·frice
(den'ti-fris)Any preparation used to cleanse teeth, e.g., a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.