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My toddler swallows toothpaste when we brush her teeth am/pm. is it bad for her? only apply pea amount. teaching her to spit but she's struggling?
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Toothpaste: No worries. Might get one that does not taste so good to her.
Answered 8/31/2017
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Fluoride free ?: I would not use fluoride containing tooth paste at that age because swallowing it overloads their system.The fluoride free products are not toxic if swallowed. Most will learn to spit by about 3 when they have a better command of language.
Answered 8/31/2017
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