Toothpaste Overdose possible

[PokerCat69]

http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002745trt.htm
Its a medical site that explains what happens if you OD or ingest various chemicals/pills.

You can actually suicide on fluoride toothpaste.
Probably the worst thing in the world to take is Lye

[miajag81]

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Probably the worst thing in the world to take is Lye

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Oh, you think so, doctor?

[BruinEric]

I thought the obvious warning on the toothpaste tube was sufficient to know this. But I probably became more aware of this after I had children -- it is typical to be advised to monitor their toothpaste use & access for this reason.

My tube says:
"If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately."

[Sykes]

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You can actually suicide on fluoride toothpaste.


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Durrrrr, flouride is poisonous.

[bort411]

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Probably the worst thing in the world to take is Lye

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Oh, you think so, doctor?

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[miajag81]

Glad someone got it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[sexdrugsmoney]

Read This: (from the link)

Expectations (prognosis):

For fluoridated toothpastes -- If the patient survives for 48 hours, recovery is usually likely.

For regular toothpastes -- Most non fluoridated toothpastes are relatively nontoxic. Recovery is very likely.

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WTF? Why even take the chance? (especially with kids)

Surely with todays advancements in technology, they can invent a subsitute for fluoride which strengthens teeth.

It makes you wonder about whether some of those fluoride conspiracy theories actaully have any weight to them. (if any)