The use of fluoride toothpaste, particularly during early childhood, presents health risks, look at a tube of toothpaste, it clearly carries the warning: "Do not swallow," and "in case of accidental ingestion, contact the poison control center."
Risks from ingesting fluoride toothpaste include permanent tooth discoloration (dental fluorosis), stomach ailments, acute toxicity, skin rashes (perioral dermatitis), and impairment in glucose metabolism. All of these risks have been unnecessarily increased by the marketing practices of toothpaste manufacturers, who use cartoon packaging and candy-flavors to target *adult-strength* fluoride toothpaste to young *children.* The dental community’s failure to educate the public about the dangers of swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste has further exacerbated the problem.
Children who swallow too much fluoride toothpaste can suffer acute poisoning, even death. In fact, a single tube of bubble-gum flavored Colgate-for-Kids toothpaste contains enough fluoride (143 mg) to kill a child weighing less than 30 kg.
Save the life of your child today, ensure they use natural, ingestable, organic toothpaste such as Forever Aloe Vera Tooth Gel with Natural peppermint and spearmint flavorings which leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean.
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