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Sich die Zähne putzen
The reflexive is dative because the teeth are the direct object: "ich putze mir die Zähne". Literally it means "I clean the teeth to myself".
Examples in context
Ich putze mir zweimal am Tag die Zähne.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
Putz dir bitte vor dem Schlafen die Zähne.
Please brush your teeth before sleeping.
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