Not sure if this is 100% scientifically backed but I read a bit by a dental hygienist on a forum that you shouldn’t rinse when brushing with proper toothpaste because it can help remineralize the teeth if when its not rinsed away after

Its annoying but its a good way to cut down on mindless snacking at the very least for me so its something I do sometimes. Hope its not voodoo

  • arin@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    There’s a number for poison control on the tube if you do not want to rinse

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      10 months ago

      I have never seen this but I may not have noticed - is this an American thing?

      In any case, that’s only there in case a child gulps down the whole tube, which might indeed be bad. Doesn’t mean a small quantity is bad.

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        10 months ago

        Yes actually. In some European and Asian countries they don’t add fluoride but dental health is still better than Americans

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      10 months ago

      Just like everything else, things are poisonous based on the quantity consumed.

      If you’re downing entire tubes of toothpaste yeah you’re going to make yourself sick.