Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Toothpaste Danger I don't know if any of you watched Channel 5 News last night, but they did an investigation on dollar stores (including Dollar Tree, Greenbacks & 99 Cents). They discovered the Crest, Colgate and other brand name toothpastes weren't the same as from Wal-mart, grocery stores etc. The toothpastes were manufactured in many other countries and are not approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). There was even some from South Africa and the fluoride is ten times stronger than what we're allowed in the U.S.(prescription strength). They're allowed stronger because they don't have fluoridated water (like we do). So if we (or our kids) use it often and occasionally swallow it, we could be poisoning ourselves. The dollar stores declined to comment and a full investigation has begun. So stick to paying full-price at the grocery store and send this e-mail to anyone who shops at dollar stores. This was sent to me by a friend, and I pass it along to you. The only toothpaste or powder we recommend is Peelu. Jerry Mittelman, DDS, FAPM (Retired) Reply with your po box or street address to get a free copy of The Holistic Dental Digest PLUS - jmittelman What dentists aren't likely to learn in dental school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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