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To: Ruffian who wrote (26836)	4/12/1999 11:51:00 PM
From: Jon Koplik	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Very O.T. -- here come class action toothbrush lawsuits (?) April 12, 1999 Toothbrush Makers, ADA Sued Filed at 11:18 p.m. EDT By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- A lawsuit has been filed against toothbrush makers for failing to warn adequately people about the possible dangers of the brushing. The lawsuit, filed against several toothbrush manufacturers and the American Dental Association, seeks damages on behalf of anyone who suffers from toothbrush abrasion. ''This is an important health-care issue ... and an easily solvable problem that probably should never have gotten out of hand,'' attorney Michael Applebaum said Monday. Applebaum represents a suburban Chicago man, Mark Trimarco, who says he suffers from ''toothbrush abrasion,'' which causes receding gums and sensitive teeth. He said dentists have known about toothbrush abrasion for about 50 years. The suit, filed last week, demands that toothbrushes come with warning labels and instructions. The ADA said toothbrush abrasion is associated with a number of factors in addition to improper brushing, including eating acidic foods, consumption of citrus fruit drinks and carbonated beverages. The ADA recommends gentle brushing and a toothbrush with soft, polished bristles. ''If a toothbrush is used properly, toothbrush abrasion is not an issue,'' ADA president S. Timothy Rose said in a statement. Copyright 1999 The New York Times Company