Most toothpastes are ingested by children. Accordingly, the main concern associated with swallowing too much fluoride from toothpaste is not necessarily immediate systemic illness, but rather dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis is characterized by mottled and discolored teeth. This is why it is important to keep the toothpaste away from small children. Only place a matchhead-sized amount of toothpaste on children's toothbrushes.
Toothpastes contain several ingredients.
The other ingredient contained in most toothpastes is fluoride. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.