Ingredient
Stannous Fluoride
Scout's take
Active anticavity/antigingivitis/antisensitivity ingredient. Fluoride is classified by The Lancet (2014) as a developmental neurotoxicant; chronic ingestion is linked to dental fluorosis, lowered IQ in children (NTP 2024 monograph), and thyroid suppression. The stannous (tin) form is gentler on soft tissue than sodium fluoride but the fluoride-ion exposure concern is identical.
More from Scout's analyses
Active anticavity/antigingivitis/antisensitivity ingredient (0.15% w/v fluoride ion). Fluoride is classified by The Lancet (2014) as a developmental neurotoxicant; chronic ingestion is linked to dental fluorosis, lowered IQ in children (NTP 2024 monograph), and thyroid suppression.
from the analysis of Colgate Total Whitening Paste ToothpasteActive anticavity/antigingivitis/antisensitivity. Fluoride is a developmental neurotoxicant per The Lancet (2014); chronic ingestion linked to fluorosis, lowered IQ (NTP 2024), and thyroid suppression.
from the analysis of Crest Pro-Health Clean Mint ToothpasteFound in 3 products
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