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My toothbrush touched a small spot of dry paint, but that spot if scratched can be taken off...i used my toothbrush afterwards, should i be worried?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Not really: I sincerely doubt that any paint was transferred to your toothbrush.

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Answered 10/19/2018

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Paint: Many years ago paints were lead based. Not today. As long as you cleaned any visible specs of paint off of your toothbrush it should be OK. And if it's 3 months old, it's time for a new one anyway.

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A member asked:

My toothbrush touched a small spot of dry paint, but that spot if scratched can be taken off...i used my toothbrush afterwards, should i be worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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