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by Daydreamer on May 25th, 2005

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Is swallowing toothpaste harmful?

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  • by Scottythinks on May 25th, 2005

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    It depends on the toothpaste. Some tooth pastes have additives to whiten teeth or others for sensitive teeth some have hydrogen peroxide. In these cases' and others, swallowing can be harmful. Most toothpastes have fluoride added which is good in one's diet in small quantities (such as in water supply) but constantly swallowed in levels that are in tooth pastes can have harmful effects (including increased tooth deterioration). Children’s tooth pastes often have lower levels of fluoride or other potentially harmful substances and therefore are not as much of a concern when swallowed. Overall, probably better to not eat your toothpaste, but a "pea-sized" amount swallowed every now and then shouldn’t cost you any shut eye.

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    • Good answer, thank you :-)

      Daydreamer

      by Daydreamer on May 26th, 2005

    • so much for toothpaste sandwiches >.<

      Scoundral

      by Scoundral on May 28th, 2005

    • it has also been noted on record that children have died from overdoses of fluoride so it can be fatal. I'm an RDA so I know

      Angela B

      by Angela B on May 30th, 2005

    • Great answer!

      Answers101

      by Answers101 on July 24th, 2006

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