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For a dentist, is mouth wash and toothpaste that has never been open still safe after the expiration date?
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Depends: Depends on the actual ingredients. Personally, if it contains FD&C colors or fluoride, I would not use it even if it was new. I consider fluoride a poison, although I am sure many dentists would disagree.
Answered 7/16/2016
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Safe/effective: Safe, yes. Effective, probably for about a year after the "use by" date. The longer the time span, the less effective the product.
Answered 7/28/2020
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