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Can face wash with triclosan that got in mouth, or toothpaste that contains it, cause salivary gland tumors?wouldnt more people have them if it could?
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Unlikely: What you described is unlikely to result on salivary gland tumors or any other disorder. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 4/4/2019
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You're right: If it was a problem we would have a lot of very sick people
Answered 4/4/2019
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