Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with tooth in American Collocation
tooth
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
in good condition
I noticed he had perfect straight teeth.
in bad condition
The tooth was so rotten it broke.
white
Smiling a broad smile of pearly teeth, she waved him forward.
straight/not straight
When she smiles, her teeth are endearingly crooked.
sticking out
He had huge buck teeth that looked like they belonged on Goofy.
sensitive
There are special toothpastes for sensitive teeth.
sharp
Chimps are extremely strong and have sharp teeth.
keep your teeth tightly together
I gritted my teeth and tried to enjoy all the attention I was getting.
move your top teeth on top of your bottom teeth
She did not realize she had been grinding her teeth in the night when she was asleep.
clean your teeth
The worst thing you can do is to brush your teeth with an abrasive toothpaste after eating or drinking acidic foods.
make your teeth whiter
There are several toothpastes on the market which claim to whiten teeth.
stain your teeth
Teeth are easily stained, especially by tobacco, certain foods and beverages.
damage your teeth
Apparentlty Viduka chipped a tooth in last night’s game.
decay your teeth
Do not give them carbonated water as this has carbolic acid which rots teeth.
show your teeth
” ARRR, ARRR, ARRR,” it snarled as it flashed its huge teeth.
remove someone’s tooth
An instant solution is to extract the tooth, thereby removing the infection, but leaving you with a gap.
repair or clean someone’s teeth
Can my crooked or twisted teeth be straightened?
when a new tooth comes up through your gum
Most babies will let you know they’re cutting new teeth loud and clear.
when a tooth falls out
When Jessica loses her first tooth, Granny tells her to watch out for the tooth fairy.