dentifrice

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.