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Toothbrush on Ryanair

Hi guys

Hopefully this question doesn't seem to silly!

I'm taking a Ryanair flight tomorrow and want to bring my electric toothbrush. My only concern is once the head of the brush is removed the piece of metal underneath is fairly sharp and thin looking. Surely this must be banned from hand luggage like everything else?

For the record, it's an Oral B (so you know what I'm talking about!).

Comments

  • alanrowell
    alanrowell Posts: 5,389 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Shouldn't be a problem - the toothpaste however will be as Evil Terrorists are threatening to de-plaque the nation!!!
  • emay
    emay Posts: 506 Forumite
    100 Posts
    They only seemed interested in wether or not anyone had tampered with the batteries when we flew las month
  • ynot2005
    ynot2005 Posts: 546 Forumite
    a disposable razor was ok last time i had my hand luggage searched
  • spinks
    spinks Posts: 295 Forumite
    I don't recall seeing an electric toothbrush on the prohibited list so should be ok.

    I went through with a pair of tweezers which I would assume could be just as harmful as a toothbrush :confused:

    If in doubt, stick it in your suitcase if you're taking one.
  • peterbaker
    peterbaker Posts: 3,083 Forumite
    Well I always take my Oral B two speed Professional through Stansted in my hand luggage, if that's what yours is too then they won't even blink :D, but I think I might blink if I tried to de-plaque my teeth with a disposable razor ynot :p
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