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What harm occurs when someone ingests a small amount of toothpaste?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Normally none: Small amount should not really cause a problem. If you get sick, though, i would call my dr. Immediately.
Answered 12/17/2017
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None: A small amount of toothpaste ingested will not cause harm.
Answered 12/17/2017
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None: If toothpaste was not investable the FDA would have made sure it was pulled from the market. You would have to ingest about a bathtub full in one day to cause harm.
Answered 12/19/2017
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