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AnswerBank Answer:

I have arthritis in my hands and have difficulty cleaning my teeth. What can you recommend?

The easiest solution may be the use of an electric or battery powered toothbrush. You can also adapt your manual toothbrush to make using it easier. To help increase the grip size, insert the handle into a rubber ball or bicycle grip. To increase the handle length, tape tongue depressors to it. Flossing can also be a challenge. There are various flossing aids available at your local drug store that can make things easier.

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