Can You Always Use Fluoride Toothpaste? A Doctor's Answer

12.07.2024 09:10

If you have dental health problems, many people use toothpaste that contains fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel.

This way you can really avoid caries and gum inflammation. But few people know that there can be an excess of fluoride in the body, and this is already dangerous.

Everything is good in moderation, it is important to understand that you cannot constantly use toothpastes with fluoride. Excess of this component leads to excessive accumulation of mineral salts, which causes inflammation and deformation of bones, - Khibiny.ru quotes the statement of dentist Tatyana Sumtsova.

Signs of excess fluoride in the body can be judged by the condition of the teeth.

If this is the case, white spots or streaks may form on the teeth.

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Excess fluoride itself can cause irritability and fatigue.

A person can get tired quickly.

Much more serious complications are also possible, such as cramps and joint pain.

If the problem is ignored, it may lead to heart health problems, the expert warns.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor