Brushing Teeth on Shabbat Without Toothpaste
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Question
Is it permissible to brush teeth on Shabbat without toothpaste?
Answer
It is permitted only with a brush that does not pose a risk of squeezing, with widely spaced bristles, a brush designated for Shabbat, and ensuring it is not inevitable that blood will be drawn.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 313 and Siman 327
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