““Children from the age of 6-months to 3-years should not have more than one-quarter milligram of fluoride per day. Brushing the teeth of a 2-year-old twice a day will expose the child to about one-half milligram, exceeding the allowable [daily] limits” [from toothpaste alone], writes Dincer.”
Um, why would anyone brush their baby’s or toddler’s teeth with ANY fluoridated toothpaste? They make non-fluoride toothpaste and it clearly states on the package why small children should NOT use fluoride toothpaste. Duh.
You siad: “Um, why would anyone brush their baby’s or toddler’s teeth with ANY fluoridated toothpaste? They make non-fluoride toothpaste and it clearly states on the package why small children should NOT use fluoride toothpaste. Duh.”
Some people believe what their dentists tell them. The American Dental Association says two-years and younger shouldn’t use fluoridated toothpaste which makes one assume it’s safe for three year olds which it isn’t
Also the ADA tells parents who don’t live in fluoridated communities to give their children fluoride supplements to eat when they are six months old, which is counter-intuitive.
Then they advise putting fluoride varnish on babies teeth at soon as they emerge. Varnish contains a hugely toxic 26,000 parts per million fluoride (toothpaste has 1,000 ppm)