Q: i use a sodium fluoride(<0.149%w/w)toothpaste 2 a day.i was told sodium fluoride is harmful.does it really cause cancer or death if use daily?stop?

You'll be fine..: .. and your teeth will be strong, too. Who told you this nonsense? Do you really believe that manufacturers would be allowed to place fluoride in toothpaste if it would kill you or cause cancer?

Q: can too much fluoride consumption cause cancer?

No: I have seen no study linking Fluoride to cancer. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral like calcium. Like other minerals taken in excess it is toxic. The toxic levels are well beyond any normal use.

Q: how much toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a fluoride overdose?

Depends: It depends on toothpaste Fluoride concentration. To prevent it, children must be supervised until healthy toothbrushing habits have developed.

Q: what amount of toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a sodium fluoride overdose?

A Lot: Unless you make a meal out of it, i would not be worried. Swallowing a small bit of toothpaste while brushing your teeth will have no affect on your overall health. The actual amount depends on the concentration of Fluoride in the toothpaste and your weight, which we do not know.

Q: can fluoride cause bone cancer?

No: Excess Fluoride intake can cause skeletal fluorosis and weakening of the bones, despite a dense appearance on x-ray. Unless the Fluoride intake is radioactive, there is no known association between Fluoride and bone cancer.

Q: does swallowing high amount of toothpaste containing fluoride for a long time cause kidney problem or effect kidney? what are the possible heath problem associated with long term ingestion of adult toothpaste in large amounts?

: Toothpaste not meant to be ingested.. it's not a nutrient or food. Ingesting large amounts of toothpaste, as you've posted, can have detrimental effects on your health. Use it as an adjunct to good oral health, not as a food source.

Q: is it true that when swallowing toothpaste with fluoride causes brain damage or lowers your iq ?

Fluoride toothpaste : Not true but not healthy to swallow on purpose

Q: can stannous fluoride cause sensitivity in some ppl? my teeth/gums seem more sensitive w/new toothpaste, which has stannous instead of sodium fluoride

Sensitivity: Sensitivity more likely to be to one of the inactive ingredients, not the fluoride. You may want to return to using your original toothpaste.

Q: my doctor adivised me to use toothpaste (i have some tooth decay). how can i reduce the risk of fluoride? can fluoride cause ulcers? thanks.

ADA Seal: just for your information, the criteria the ADA uses for awarding the Seal are frequently more demanding that those of the FDA. Any product with ADA SEAL is to prove safety and effectiveness of any oral product. The amount of Fluoride found in pastes is completely safe for brushing and no causing ulcers. The fluoride-free toothpaste is also available. Ask your dentist for more information.

Q: my 3 yr old's back tooth hurts. doesn't look like a canker sore (she's prone) or inflammation around gums. using fluoride toothpaste 1x/day. reason?

Hard to say: Without visualization, it is hard to determine the cause. By now, your child should have an established relationship with a local dentist. If they don't, now is the time to start.

Question 1

i use a sodium fluoride(<0.149%w/w)toothpaste 2 a day.i was told sodium fluoride is harmful.does it really cause cancer or death if use daily?stop?

Accepted Answer

You'll be fine..: .. and your teeth will be strong, too. Who told you this nonsense? Do you really believe that manufacturers would be allowed to place fluoride in toothpaste if it would kill you or cause cancer?

Question 2

can too much fluoride consumption cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: I have seen no study linking Fluoride to cancer. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral like calcium. Like other minerals taken in excess it is toxic. The toxic levels are well beyond any normal use.

Question 3

how much toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a fluoride overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on toothpaste Fluoride concentration. To prevent it, children must be supervised until healthy toothbrushing habits have developed.

Question 4

what amount of toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a sodium fluoride overdose?

Accepted Answer

A Lot: Unless you make a meal out of it, i would not be worried. Swallowing a small bit of toothpaste while brushing your teeth will have no affect on your overall health. The actual amount depends on the concentration of Fluoride in the toothpaste and your weight, which we do not know.

Question 5

can fluoride cause bone cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Excess Fluoride intake can cause skeletal fluorosis and weakening of the bones, despite a dense appearance on x-ray.  Unless the Fluoride intake is radioactive, there is no known association between Fluoride and bone cancer.

Question 6

does swallowing high amount of toothpaste containing fluoride for a long time cause kidney problem or effect kidney? what are the possible heath problem associated with long term ingestion of adult toothpaste in large amounts?

Accepted Answer

: Toothpaste not meant to be ingested.. it's not a nutrient or food. Ingesting large amounts of toothpaste, as you've posted, can have detrimental effects on your health. Use it as an adjunct to good oral health, not as a food source.

Question 7

is it true that when swallowing toothpaste with fluoride causes brain damage or lowers your iq ?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride toothpaste : Not true but not healthy to swallow on purpose

Question 8

can stannous fluoride cause sensitivity in some ppl? my teeth/gums seem more sensitive w/new toothpaste, which has stannous instead of sodium fluoride

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: Sensitivity more likely to be to one of the inactive ingredients, not the fluoride. You may want to return to using your original toothpaste.

Question 9

my doctor adivised me to use toothpaste (i have some tooth decay). how can i reduce the risk of fluoride? can fluoride cause ulcers? thanks.

Accepted Answer

ADA Seal: just for your information, the criteria the ADA uses for awarding the Seal are frequently more demanding that those of the FDA. Any product with ADA SEAL is to prove safety and effectiveness of any oral product. The amount of Fluoride found in pastes is completely safe for brushing and no causing ulcers. The  fluoride-free toothpaste is also available. Ask your dentist for more information.

Question 10

my 3 yr old's back tooth hurts. doesn't look like a canker sore (she's prone) or inflammation around gums. using fluoride toothpaste 1x/day. reason?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Without visualization, it is hard to determine the cause. By now, your child should have an established relationship with a local dentist. If they don't, now is the time to start.

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I use a sodium fluoride(<0.149%w/w)toothpaste 2 a day.i was told sodium fluoride is harmful.does it really cause cancer or death if use daily?stop?

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Can too much fluoride consumption cause cancer?

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How much toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a fluoride overdose?

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What amount of toothpaste must be swallowed to cause a sodium fluoride overdose?

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Can fluoride cause bone cancer?

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Does swallowing high amount of toothpaste containing fluoride for a long time cause kidney problem or effect kidney? what are the possible heath problem associated with long term ingestion of adult toothpaste in large amounts?

A member asked:

Is it true that when swallowing toothpaste with fluoride causes brain damage or lowers your iq ?

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Can stannous fluoride cause sensitivity in some ppl? my teeth/gums seem more sensitive w/new toothpaste, which has stannous instead of sodium fluoride

A member asked:

My doctor adivised me to use toothpaste (i have some tooth decay). how can i reduce the risk of fluoride? can fluoride cause ulcers? thanks.

A member asked:

My 3 yr old's back tooth hurts. doesn't look like a canker sore (she's prone) or inflammation around gums. using fluoride toothpaste 1x/day. reason?

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