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I accidentally used neosporin ointment instead of toothpaste. gross but will this hurt me?
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No: Sounds gross but you'll be fine. Just clean out your mouth and clean off your tooth brush. Maybe even easier to replace your tooth brush, most people hold onto them too long anyway.
Answered 7/2/2018
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No.: I don't recommend it as a routine thing to do, but once shouldn't be a problem.
Answered 10/23/2017
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