Bc I've heard that for topical fluoride (unlike systemic fluoride), you can never get too much of it...
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2006-09-04 07:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2 in Health ➔ Dental
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2006-09-04 07:23:24 · update #1
Just don't swallow. Assuming the topical is in some gel base, which is how most of them are formulated these days, I don't think you can. Hypothetically, I imagine that you could do some harm if you brushed with a topical gel 10 times a day, but I doubt even that would hurt you. You'd have some brown stains on your teeth, but no physical harm.
I prescribe topical fluoride as 0.4% concentration for daily use all the time. Crest Pro Health just came out with the same concentration and you can use that as a regular toothpaste. There are no cautionary statements on the label at all about over use. Unless you are planning on more than 3-4 times a day, I am sure that there would be no ill effects.
If you use your fluoride once a day, brushing it in for a minute or so, without rinsing it out for at least 20-30 minutes, you will get adequate benefit. There is no need to go crazy with the stuff, but I don't think you can hurt yourself if you do.
Does that help?
2006-09-04 07:11:31 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes you can you can get to much of anything even fun ?lol
2006-09-04 14:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by mike L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Just don't swallow"
As always, excellent advice.
2006-09-04 15:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by emmalue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋