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No, You Shouldn’t Seek Out Fluoride-Free Toothpaste

6.23.14 4:56 PM EDT By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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(Chris Rief)

(Chris Rief)

Some packages of toothpaste make a big deal out of being fluoride-free, but is that a selling point? No, experts say: while some people fear a link between the substance and cancer, that has never been proven. Even small children should use proportionately small amounts of fluoride toothpaste. [Consumer Reports]

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6.23.14By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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