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Where the tap water might be unsafe, what should you brush your teeth with?

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  1. Bottled or disinfected water
  2. Tap water is fine for brushing
  3. Hot water straight from the tap

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  1. Food and Drink Considerations When Traveling (CDC) wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/food-water-safety Checked 2026-10-12.

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