Why is toothpaste toxic but we still put it on our mouths every day?

Question

hahaha of course i spit it out

and yes i meant IN our mouths

i just mean what if you accidentally swallowed it a few times its still bad

Answer 1

You're supposed to spit it out!

Answer 2

You wash your body with soap everyday and thats toxic...you rinse it off.

Same with Toothpaste.

Its only the flouride thats toxic and in large amounts.

Dont swallow it.

You wouldnt spray furniture polish right in your mouth would you?

I know that an extreme example but same thing really, just common sense.

Answer 3

there is nothing wrong if you accidentaly swallowed toothpaste ... they have been produced from the most harmless materials for not to be toxic if swalloed suddenly ..

Answer 4

Where do you get this information! Totally BOGUS!

Answer 5

Why do you think it's toxic?  And you should be putting it on your teeth IN your mouth, not on your mouth.  A lot of them will feel like they are burning a little bit if put on your lips, from menthol.  And you shouldn't be swallowing it.

If you are concerned about toxics, use a paste of baking soda and water or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, as a scrubbing solution.  You can also use salt the same way.  Again, you should be spitting out whatever you use for cleaning and rinsing your mouth after.

Answer 6

Are you referring to the fluoride contained in toothpaste? Well, the amount is so small, it poses absolutely no harm.