Hannah Mellor, 33, of Glossop in Derbyshire, experienced 'one of the worst cases of abuse seen by police' at the hands of ex-partner Ben Fitton who even banned her from brushing her teeth.

A mother whose controlling partner forced her to stop brushing her teeth for two years and threatened to disfigure her with boiling water and kill her son has told of living in "constant fear".

As the Strategist’s personal-hygiene writer, I find brushing my teeth is much more enjoyable with an electric toothbrush. Plus, it’s nice knowing I’m always getting a thorough brush thanks ...

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