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: is a medicaly prescribed fluoride toothpaste better than an office based fluoride treatment (if it is available at all) for onewith crowns/recession?

See a dentist, soon!: Although topical Fluoride treatments are beneficial to adults, as well as children, nothing beats proven dental care. Brushing regularly and flossing, combined with regular check-ups will greatly improve your oral health. If there are issues with recession and faulty restorations, then no Fluoride varnish correct the problem once started. See your dentist and attack the problem- together!

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

Question 1

can toothache be caused due to excessive use of floride based toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: It really depends on "excessive." brushing twice daily is good. Brusing 3 times a day (after lunch) is great. Anything beyond that is probably "excessive" and not necessary. Flouride in the concentration of toothpaste is safe as long as you are not swallowing it. If you are having tooth ache related to "excessive use, " i would presume you are brushing too hard and causing abrasions - see a dentist.

Question 2

my two year old nephew has been complaining about tooth pain the past 2 days. we recently switched to a fluoride-free toothpaste, could this be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Tooth pain: Fluoride-free and fluoride toothpaste do not cause tooth pain in toddlers.  More likely new teeth are coming in and causing the discomfort.

Question 3

can children have too much fluoride? my friend told me she's worried about fluorosis and excess fluoride for her children due to toothpaste and fluoride in the water. is this a genuine concern and something i should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes children can have too much flouride. Flourosis is caused by injesting too much flouride. When the permanent teeth erupt they can appear to have molted brown and white spots. Remember flouride is pescribed by dentists  as a supplement if it is not added to your drinking water. Also flouride is a major part of toothpastes and mouthrinses these days. In addition, flouride is found naturally in some foods, drinks and household products. In high quantities flouride can be toxic. Be sure to carefully monitior how much flouride your child takes daily and talk to you family dentist about your concerns. Good luck.

Question 4

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 5

for what reason is fluoride in toothpaste when it is industrial waste?

Accepted Answer

Resists bacteria: Fluoride has been proven to strengthen teeth to resist bacterial invasion. The concentration of Fluoride in toothpaste and in drinking water is carefully regulated and constantly being evaluated by the american dental association and the american academy of pediatric dentists to make sure that the proper levels of Fluoride are available for use.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

is a medicaly prescribed fluoride toothpaste better than an office based fluoride treatment (if it is available at all) for onewith crowns/recession?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist, soon!: Although topical Fluoride treatments are beneficial to adults, as well as children, nothing beats proven dental care.  Brushing regularly and flossing, combined with regular check-ups will greatly improve your oral health.  If  there are issues with recession and faulty restorations, then no Fluoride varnish correct the problem once started.  See your dentist and attack the problem- together!

Question 9

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 10

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

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My two year old nephew has been complaining about tooth pain the past 2 days. we recently switched to a fluoride-free toothpaste, could this be causing it?

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Can children have too much fluoride? my friend told me she's worried about fluorosis and excess fluoride for her children due to toothpaste and fluoride in the water. is this a genuine concern and something i should be worried about?

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

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For what reason is fluoride in toothpaste when it is industrial waste?

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

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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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Is a medicaly prescribed fluoride toothpaste better than an office based fluoride treatment (if it is available at all) for onewith crowns/recession?

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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?

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

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