Is it safe to swallow toothpaste?

Every day when we clean our mouth, we use toothpaste. Toothpaste can not only help us clean our teeth, but also relieve bad breath. Generally speaking, we do not swallow toothpaste. But there is a kind of toothpaste on the market that can be swallowed. So, is it safe to swallow toothpaste? Generally speaking, swallowable toothpaste produced by regular manufacturers is safe.

Toothpaste is a commonly used cleaning product in daily life and has a long history. With the continuous development of science and technology, the continuous improvement and perfection of process equipment, various types of toothpaste have come out one after another, and the quality and grade of products have been continuously improved. Now toothpaste varieties have developed from a single cleaning toothpaste to a full range of varieties and diverse functions. There are hundreds of brands of multifunctional toothpaste that meet the needs of different levels of consumption.

To choose toothpaste, you must first know that toothpaste is not a magic weapon for healthy teeth. It is just an auxiliary product for brushing teeth. It has the effect of friction and removing plaque, cleaning and polishing tooth surface, and refreshing the mouth.

To choose toothpaste, you must first know that toothpaste is not a magic weapon for healthy teeth. It is just an auxiliary product for brushing teeth. It has the effect of friction and removing plaque, cleaning and polishing tooth surface, and refreshing the mouth. Toothpaste used in China is divided into three categories: ordinary toothpaste, fluoride toothpaste and medicated toothpaste.

The main ingredients of ordinary toothpaste include abrasives, adhesives, detergents, wetting agents, preservatives, fragrances and water. It has the common functions of general toothpastes. If your teeth are in good health, you can choose ordinary toothpaste.

However, with the development of science and technology, people have discovered that fluoride can prevent tooth decay, and years of practice have proved that after fluoride comes into contact with teeth, it causes the acid-soluble hydroxyapatite in the tooth tissue to form insoluble fluoroapatite, thereby improving the teeth's resistance to corrosion. Studies have shown that regular use of this toothpaste can reduce the incidence of tooth decay by about 40%. Fluorides include sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, stannous fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate. But you should know that fluoride is a chronic toxic substance. Fluoride does not participate in metabolism in the body and will continue to accumulate in the body. When fluoride intake is too much, it will cause fluorosis. According to national regulations, the free fluoride content in fluoridated toothpaste should be between 500-1500ppm. Special attention should be paid to the fact that it is not suitable for children under 3-4 years old because 1/8-1/4 of the toothpaste may be swallowed into their stomachs.