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What happens if you can't swallow toothpaste because its got fluoride, then why do they put fluoride in our water supple in the usa?
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Flouride : in toothpaste is more concentrated than the flouride in water. A pea size toothpaste is equivalent to a glass of water. Flouride has a lot of benefits but you don't want to reach the toxicity level.
Answered 1/24/2018
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No worry: A four to six year-old child will swallow 25 to 33% of the toothpaste they put on their toothbrush. As the child’s teeth come in, they may begin brush their teeth with a fluoride-free toothpaste. The problem is solved.
Answered 8/23/2014
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