Originally Posted by
moondog
Our resident doctor here (TB) has given us all clearance to brush our teeth using tap water and I don't believe there have been any unfortunate incidents as a result.
For short-term visitors, I would recommend using bottled water, if available -- more for psychological peace of mind than anything else.
And I have to admit I use bottled water when visiting somewhere new (in China, and other places, e.g. African nations).
tb