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What happens if i accidentally swallow toothpaste? could you die from doing this?

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Dr. Joseph Capista answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

No you will not die: No you will not die. However it is ot intended to be swallowed but if small amounts are swallowed there will be no harm.

Answered 10/5/2020

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Dr. John Rohm answered

No: Toothpaste is just soap, sand and a little sweetener. I you swallow just a small amount while brushing it will have no effect. You would become sick long before you ingested enough to do any damage. We're talking tubes, cases of tubes. At this point it wouldn't be accidental.

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Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranch answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: It will make you sick to the stomach before you reach toxic levels. Kids, however, can harm their still developing permanent teeth if they routinely swallow even small amounts of tooth paste over a period of time.

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Dr. Jerry Hu answered

No: Just don't make it a habit of swallowing toothpaste. Too much Fluoride can cause fluorosis, and GI upset...

Answered 10/7/2020

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Depends: It depends on how much and how many tubes.

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Dr. Ashish Naik answered

Specializes in General Practice

Nausea: Nausea is likely, but it depends on the amount for more severe reactions.

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Only: Only if you swallowed bathtubs full each day. You would have to consume huge amounts for it to be fatal. You swallow tap water all the time. It's chlorinated to help prevent Typhoid, yet chlorine is toxic if huge amounts are ingested. Swallowing a little bit of toothpaste, like swallowing a little bit of water, is not going to hurt you.

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