He said each is given a canteen with water, shampoo, toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap and two buckets, one for hygiene and one for washing.

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They also will receive a bar of soap, a squeeze bottle of shampoo, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and flip-flop sandals for showers.

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When both were younger and growing up in the same household, the dentist would prescribe special toothpaste with antiseptic and aromatic qualities, in addition to a medicinal mouthwash, and a very soft toothbrush with which he was to clean his teeth.

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