Excessive ingestion of toothpaste can cause fluorosis which is a minor cosmetic problem, relative to losing teeth to caries. In rare situations, such as consuming a large portion of a family sized tube, systemic toxicity including electrolyte abnormalities can result in a medical emergency.
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