My 2-year-old is swallowing fluoride toothpaste after brushing. Pediatricians and dentists insist on fluoride over non-fluoride toothpaste to prevent cavities. I’ve seen studies about the effects of fluoride in water on brain toxicity and lowering IQ, but not on toothpaste. Should I be worried about her brain development? —Maria We can dispense with the benefits…
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