Is there poison in your toothpaste? Yes!

Check your toothpaste label!

If it’s got fluoride in there it says “If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” Sounds kind of scary. According to Mark A. Stengler, author of “The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies, it is. He says the average tube of toothpaste contains enough fluoride to kill a child. Fluoride is a highly toxic substance, even more toxic than lead. It was once used as rat poison and even the FDA has it categorized as a drug.

Dr. Stengler says better oral hygiene, NOT fluoride, is the key to fighting cavities - and we really need to minimize our fluoride intake by using dental products without it. Look for toothpaste and mouthwash containing natural ingredients only. He also says 70% of us have fluoridated water and are getting much more than we should. Most household water filters do NOT eliminate fluoride. Drinking spring water is our best bet.