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What is the difference between the fluoride in a water supply and fluoride in toothpaste?

April 26, 2017difference fluoride supply Toothpaste water

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What is the difference between the fluoride in a water supply and fluoride in toothpaste?

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Fluoride toothpaste contains a much higher concentration of fluoride than the levels of fluoride added to the water supply and the fluoride compound is different. Toothpaste is sold in different concentrations and can be legally sold over the counter in concentrations up to 1,500 ppm fluoride.