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Predicted blood volume () for a human subject pre- and post-brushing. The teeth and gingiva on the left side of the mouth were brushed with a stiff-bristled toothbrush for 1 min. The increase in blood volume after brushing is indicated by arrowheads on the left side of the white-dashed line in the gingiva images.
