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Is it bad to keep your waterpik and electric toothbrush on bathroom counter all the time?
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Keep it dry: A toothbrush will always retain some bacteria and plaque remnants however keeping it dry and well rinsed off between brushing will help protect you from cross contamination.
Answered 10/10/2015
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