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Can I brush my teeth on Shabbat?
by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
The problem with brushing teeth on
The problem with brushing teeth on Shabbat is that it is forbidden to smooth out a solid (or semi-solid) object on Shabbat[This is also why it is forbidden to apply creams or hair gel on Shabbat.]
Therefore, you may brush your teeth without paste, or you can brush with mouthwash. (There are some companies which cater to Orthodox-Jewish needs that manufacture "liquid toothpaste.")
However, if you have weak gums and they normally bleed during brushing, it would be forbidden to brush your teeth even without toothpaste.
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