On 7/16/2013 2:15 PM, Ben Waxman wrote: > Rav Melamed actually allows brushing teeth (with toothpaste). > http://en.calameo.com/read/001660802d043b84fc1cb > (go to page 34) Here http://ph.yhb.org.il/05-07-05/ he forbids the use of toothpaste on 9 Av (courtesy of R' Gil Student). YGB