In our survey, labelling information was not consistent. Some companies listed the amount of fluoride in ppm and some in percentages, some in both and some not at all. The British Dental Associati ...
Nearly all toothpastes sold in the US and UK contain fluoride - typically 1000-1500 parts per million. Commonly used mouth rinses contain 230-900 ppm.
New US data have shown that overexposure to fluoride has led to an increase in fluorosis (mottled tooth enamel).
* Suspect temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems if you:
- have pain or make clicking sounds anywhere in the jaw; pain in the face, neck or back of head; unexplained migraines or headaches
Toothpaste can contain amounts of fluoride damaging to adults and lethal to children. Yet, manufacturers are lax about providing warnings or directions about a substance that is almost as toxic as ...