What causes OCD and how can you help someone with this problem, who won't admit they have a problem?

My son is a young adult. He spends 30 minutes to longer than an hour brushing his teeth. It takes him probably 3 hours to shower, brush teeth and dress. He does not have any cavities and ofcourse his teeth are pearly white. He has taken awhile to get ready since he was about 16, but this has become obsessive these past 2 years. He is now very reclusive. He does not seem to feel comfortable talking to his family. We try to be encouraging and offer support but he doesn't listen. He is the youngest child. He has sufferred many losses lately, including divorce 2 years ago, jobs, dog, car--- I know his self esteem is very low.

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