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Does swallowing high amount of toothpaste containing fluoride for a long time cause kidney problem or effect kidney? what are the possible heath problem associated with long term ingestion of adult toothpaste in large amounts?
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Toothpaste not meant to be ingested.. it's not a nutrient or food. Ingesting large amounts of toothpaste, as you've posted, can have detrimental effects on your health. Use it as an adjunct to good oral health, not as a food source.
Answered 11/13/2021
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