Friday, March 24, 2006

Buyer Beware: Dollar Store Toothpaste

So it's probably no coincidence that many of the items purchased in the Dollar Store are produced in foreign countries or are edging on their expiration dates. It's something to consider when putting it in your mouth and gums.

Some toothpastes, like from South Africa, actually have 10 times the flouride of our domestic brands. That is considered "prescription strength"which is not even really legal to buy for a dollar. Though I'm sure it's a great buy for people with really nasty teeth.

Snopes has a full article on the pros and cons of dollar store dental hygene.

1 Comments:

Blogger Mike said...

it's certainly not good for kids.

10:24 AM

 

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