Toothpaste is necessary for keeping your mouth healthy. It removes bacteria and debris left in your mouth, reducing your risk of decay. Unfortunately, most toothpaste on the market contains ingredients that are dangerous – even banned in other countries.

And while the harmful toothpaste ingredients come in small amounts, regular use of them can negatively impact you over time. Conditions such as cardiovascular health, dementia, diabetes, bacterial pneumonia, and certain types of cancers are just a few of the negative health effects of your toothpaste.

What about fluoride? Is fluoride toothpaste bad for you? Not surprisingly, many people are under the assumption that fluoride is good for you. The dentist offers fluoride treatments – for both kids and adults. Fluoride is found in many tubes of toothpaste and also mouthwashes. So you must think it is healthy and beneficial, right? Wrong.

Fluoride can reduce the risk of cavities – which is why it has always been so wildly popular. But it can also lead to poisoning, especially when used by young kinds. The FDA gives it an acute toxicity warning, including effects such as nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hypocalcemia, respiratory issues, coma, convulsions, and even death. Regular use over time can include skeletal fluorosis, gastric irritation, numbness, birth defects, cancer, and more. In other words, it’s time to ditch the fluoride.