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Small amounts won't harm you but larger amounts can cause stomach aches and sickness. Too much will kill you, so don't eat toothpaste then drink some Listerine.
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Is sodium fluoride harmful to your skin or body?
Sodium fluoride is harmful to the body because when ingested it robs the body the ability to absorb calcium.
How much fluoride would it take to kill a person?
Get to the hospital is what I'd do if ingested or otherwise. If just wondering about this I have no idea
Can you brush your cats teeth with regular toothpaste?
No, you should never use human toothpaste on a cat, as the fluoride alone is toxic and can make a cat ill if ingested. If you wish to brush your cat's teeth, use a pet toothpaste that has no fluoride in and is safe to ingest (I cat cannot spit out toothpaste like humans do).
Why is sodium fluoride added to the toothpaste when it's a poison?
Because it helps whiten teeth and keeps them healthy is the common understanding though possibly failing in accuracy as new research continues to emerge. The idea that fluoride improves dental health was generated in the 1940's. More recently, several studies have produced contradicting evidence. Fluoride is a harmful substance which is linked to cancer and (ironically) tooth enamel degeneration when ingested too often. There are several non-fluoride toothpaste varieties on the market. ref:
Can cats use baby toothpaste?
No, human toothpaste should never be used on cats. Fluoride is present in most toothpastes and is toxic if ingested, especially to such a small animal like a cat. Cats cannot spit out toothpaste while their teeth are being brushed. Pet toothpaste is free of Fluoride and is completely safe for an animal to ingest.
Can you use child toothpaste on cats?
No, human toothpaste should never be used on cats. Fluoride is present in most toothpastes and is toxic if ingested, especially to such a small animal like a cat. Cats cannot spit out toothpaste while their teeth are being brushed. Pet toothpaste is free of Fluoride and is completely safe for an animal to ingest.
Is fluoride an oxidation of fluoride?
No, The fluoride ion is a reduced form of fluorine.
What is another name for fluoride?
Fluoride is in many products available to the public. Fluoride is also known as Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride, Stannous Fluoride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Calcarea Fluorica, and Atomic Number 9.
What is Color of silver fluoride?
AgF (silver (I) fluoride or argentous fluoride is a yellow-brown color. The compound AgF2 silver (II) fluoride or argentic fluoride is white.
What is the compound of NaF?
sodium fluoride
Why is Fluoride?
The anion fluoride is (F)-.
Is fluoride flammable?
No. Fluoride is not flammable.
