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How much toothpaste would have to swallow to get a heart attack,convulsions and shock? i used to swallow very little and i read online and got worried

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Don't worry...: Unless you're swallowing a couple of tubes of toothpaste at the same time you are in no danger of anything.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 9/7/2018

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