“Is fluoride toothpaste safe?”
I brush my teeth 2 times a day with fluoride toothpaste. Is this safe?
10 Answers
Very safe, unless you are allergic to fluoride, which would be very unusual. Fl helps prevent and it some instances, reverse decay!!
I definitely advise using an over the counter toothpaste that has fluoride in it. I always look for the ADA seal of approval.
Yes, I drill fewer and fewer teeth today because my patients use prescription strength if needed. I wish they wouldn't be so good with their teeth! Now I'm bored and can't do drilling.
Yes. The amount of fluoride contained in over-the-counter toothpaste on the head of a toothbrush is small to begin with. When brushing and after brushing, the excess is spit out. After brushing, most people rinse and spit the rinse out. Therefore, the amount of fluoride left that has not been absorbed into the teeth is minimal. Even if you don't rinse and only spit, the amount is still minimal - well below the safe limit.
Of course it is safe and effective at reducing decay. First of all, you spit it out and rinse if you are worried about fluoride. Don’t you think they test and research before it is approved? And after over 60 years, I haven’t heard about people being adversely affected except children who accidentally ingested the very concentrated fluoride treatment gel administered at a dental office. So, did you ever realize that there is fluoride in foods and drinks we have every day? Are you worried about that? Perhaps the highest fluoride content is in tea, and that is considered to be good for you! Don’t bother doing a research study: tens of millions of Chinese people have been drinking 5-10 cups a day for centuries and it hasn’t made them sick.
Perfectly safe
Yes, when used as directed.
Yes, but it is best not to swallow any of it.
Yes it helps prevent cavities
Yes, brushing with fluoridated toothpaste is safe and recommended. This is considered a topical use of fluoride and is designed to directly strengthen and harden the teeth to make them more resistant to cavities. The systemic use of fluoride, such as children ingesting a fluoride supplement or adding fluoride to drinking water is considered more controversial.
Marc D. Thomas, DDS
Marc D. Thomas, DDS
