Toothpaste Warning if Ingested

Have you read the warning on your toothpaste label lately?

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.

Finally, the FDA has admitted what some have suspected for a while:

"Warning labels on toothpaste?"  An article by Don Oldenburg of the Washington Post, printed in the Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Vermont, June 1997, states that three ingredients in toothpaste are considered dangerous.  Fluoride is poisonous if taken internally, and Sorbitol and sodium lauryl sulfate can cause diarrhea, especially in children.  As of April 7, 1997, all fluoride toothpastes and dental care products shipped must have a warning label stating that if more toothpaste is swallowed than needed for brushing, a poison control center or health care professional should be contacted immediately.

Toothpaste Ingestion and Fluoride Research.

We know fluoride is a poison.  We know if we take too much at one time it can kill us.  A family in New York was awarded $750,000 dollars in 1979 after a child was killed by a fluoride treatment at a dentist’s office.  But what are the long term effects of small daily amounts, especially over a period of years?

Studies have been undertaken both by opponents and advocates of fluoridation.  In animal and human cell research and animal testing, evidence shows fluoride to be a cancer "promoter" for some types of cancers as well as a carcinogenic.  In broader studies (i.e., Are incidences for certain types of bone-related cancers higher in areas with fluoridated water than those without?) affirmative results, although telling, are considered "equivocal" since other factors may exist.  Still, the combined evidence has convinced a number of other countries as well as prominent doctors and scientists in the United States that the health risk, along with additional studies showing absolutely no benefits for children’s teeth from fluoridation, to stop fluoridation or cancel plans to fluoridate water systems. Do we need more evidence? For some, there is plenty.

Dr. William Marcus, Environmental Protection Agency Scientist and toxicologist. "In my opinion, fluoride is a carcinogen by any standard we use.  I believe EPA should act immediately to protect the public, not just on the cancer data, but on the evidence of bone fractures, arthritis, mutagenicity and other effects."

Studies show:  Water fluoridated at 1 part per million increases tumor growth rate by 25%¹, produces melanotic tumors², and transforms normal cells into cancer cells³.  Studies on rats showed an increase in oral precancerous, tumorous, and cancerous cells as a result of fluoride exposure⁴.  Similar results regarding oral squamous precancerous cells and bone tumors from fluoride exposure were reported by Proctor and Gamble^5-6.  In human studies, fluoride has been shown to transform white blood cells into cells "suggestive of reticuloendothelial malignancy"⁷, gastric cancer and lung cancer have also been associated with fluoride exposure in humans.^8-9

¹Proceedings of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine 119:252-255 (1965)

²Genetics 48:307-310 (1963)

³Cancer Research 44:938-941 (1984)

⁴Pathology data sheets issued by Battelle Memorial Institute on April 11, 1989.

⁵February 22, 1990 issue of the Medical Tribune 31(4):1,12,15, (1990)

⁶Review of Fluoride: Benefits and Risks, Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Fluoride, DHHS, February, February 1991, pp.D1-D7

⁷Archives of Internal Medicine 75:745-747 (1971)

⁸Japanese Journal of Public Health 14:41-47 (1967)

⁹Fluoride 7:153-165 (1974)

The history of fluoride use in our water systems reads like an episode for the X-files…it is convoluted and complex, and until the recent declassification of government documents, many of the main players remained unidentified.  It may be one of the few "conspiracy theories" with a firm footing in reality. 

The Atomic Energy Commission, the FDA, du Pont, the American Dental Association, the U.S. Public Health Service and a score of others were either willing participants or pawns in the promotion of fluoridation safety. The reason behind the research used for this promotion was "… not about children’s teeth. It grew directly out of litigation against the bomb program and its main purpose was to furnish scientific ammunition which the government and its nuclear contractors could use to defeat lawsuits for human injury." (Fluoride, Teeth and the Atomic Bomb, Waste Not #414, September, 1997.)  

No reliable studies conducted under ethical and modern scientific guidelines exist to substantiate any claim that fluoride is safe.  However, 500 peer-reviewed studies exist documenting the adverse effects, including central nervous system disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, increased number of bone fractures and dental fluorosis, a discoloration of the teeth found in higher percentages among people in any regions with fluoridated water.

Fluoride is a cumulative poison, more poisonous than lead and slightly less poisonous than arsenic.  It is a toxic waste product, and so contains other heavy metals.  As well as fluoridation in the water system, many products besides mouthwash and toothpaste contain fluoride, including wine, bottled or canned juices, vegetables and fruits processed in fluoridated water areas.  

Average fluoride intake is equally divided between drinking water (in fluoridated areas), food, other beverages, and dental products, meaning that even if you don't live in a fluoridated area, fluoride may still be a danger to your health.

 Why ever use toothpaste again or be afraid of an ingestion warning?

Instead, use RefreshMint, a pure and natural formula containing only cold-pressed essential oils of mint and almond, known for their antiseptic and antibacterial properties.  Just a few drops on your toothbrush will make you a believer.  No sweeteners, abrasives, additives or artificial flavors, and it's even safe to swallow.

RefreshMint for Healthy Teeth and Gums

RefreshMint is a mixture of spearmint, peppermint and almond oils.  Its strong fresh flavor explodes in your mouth, giving you squeaky clean teeth.  First time you use it, it will take TWO SECONDS to decide, "HERE is a product I'll use all my life."

Consumers report these benefits:

• stops plaque and calculus

• keeps breath fresh

• soothes sensitive gums and even upset stomachs

• keeps teeth radiant

• cleans dentures or dental plates

• stops bloating & gas

• stops bleeding and soreness of gums

• heals diseased gums, avoiding expensive, painful surgery

• soothes sore muscles when used externally

Use no toothpaste. Just put 1-2 drops of RefreshMint on a toothbrush. Use only RefreshMint for 2 weeks. Then try your old brush and toothpaste and give it the test. Which does better?

Dentists say, "I don't get it! There's no way these ingredients could get the results I see in my patients' mouths!"

IMPORTANT: RefreshMint Is Not For The Faint Of Heart!

It's aggressively formulated to neutralize toxins.  So if a toxic glue holds your toothbrush bristles in place, they'll fall out.  Why?  Because RefreshMint breaks down toxins.  So use a quality toothbrush (e.g., Reach or Colgate).

And how could RefreshMint help indigestion?

You may have been told too much acid causes heartburn.  Maybe not.  You NEED stomach acid for proper digestion.  The real problem?  Your pH balance (acidity vs. alkalinity) can be out of whack.  So indigestion is actually wrong pH level.  RefreshMint is formulated for the optimal pH of your esophagus.  Swallow a couple of sprays, and ZOWIE!!  With proper pH levels, pain and discomfort disappear.  Comes in either 30 ml or 8 ml bottles.  
 

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