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A member asked:

If my tooth brush fells in the basin how can i clean it to use it further?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Toothbrush: Throw it away and get a new toothbrush. Anytime your toothbrush is contaminated it should be replaced.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Toss it: Better to get new toothbrush than run risk of contaminated toothbrush causing infection.

Dr Mokbel agreed

Answered 5/18/2014

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