Sweet Toothpaste Dangers: Expert Advice for Parents

The Dangers of Sweet Toothpaste: Expert Warns Parents. A recent segment on This Morning highlighted the potential dangers of sweet-flavored toothpaste for children. Dr. Milad Shadrooh, a dental expert, warned parents about the dangers of children swallowing toothpaste due to the presence of fluoride. "The issue that we have, as an industry, with sweet-flavored pastes is that it incentivizes children to swallow it," he stated. Swallowing excessive fluoride can lead to fluorosis, causing discoloration and other dental problems. Dr. Shadrooh recommended minty-flavored toothpaste as a safer alternative and stressed the importance of teaching children to spit. The segment concluded with practical advice for parents on establishing good brushing habits and the importance of nighttime brushing.