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Dental and Oral Health (Adults)

Soreness

02/26/2007

Question:

I was using flouride free toothpaste.Recently I bought a paste with flouride .I never knew I am allergic to flouride.In 2 days my entire tough has become sour like cankersore .Even I have it on my upperlip.I am not able to eat or talk its hurting what can I do to get rid of this.Please help

Answer:

If you are sure that you haven't had anything else that could have started the soreness, I would discontinue the toothpaste you are currently using.  I fully recommend using a fluoride toothpaste.  I would suggest getting one that is not tartar control.  These can have ingredients that some people react to.  Of course, I would only recommend a toothpaste with the ADA seal of approval.  This shows that it does what it is claiming to do.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Daniel Nathan Reed, DDS
Associate Professor
Section of Primary Care
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Daniel Nathan Reed, DDS