Kids Fluoride Toothpaste Investigation

Photo Credit: Adobe | Published: August 25, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: Ongoing

Estimated Payout: Varies

Proof required: No

Did Your Child Use Fluoride Toothpaste?

You may be qualified to be part of a kids fluoride toothpaste investigation into whether certain popular toothpastes were used appropriately for very young children. The children's toothpastes and mouthwash products at issue in the investigation include Colgate, Crest, Tom's, among others.

The focus is on children who were 3 years old or younger when using fluoride products due to concerns about potential overexposure to fluoride in this age group. Kids under 3 years old may be particularly more likely to swallow toothpaste and less able to follow usage instructions, endangering them to potentially dangerous levels of chemicals such as fluoride.

It's important to note that while fluoride toothpaste can be beneficial for cavity prevention, its use in very young children requires careful consideration and adherence to professional guidelines to balance benefits and potential risks.

How Do I Qualify?

You may qualify to be part of the kids fluoride toothpaste investigation if you used specific brands of toothpaste, and you may be asked some follow up questions to qualify you to be a potential class action lead representative. Please note that your child or children must be 6 years or younger at this time, and you must be in one of the following states:

• Illinois
• New York
• California

The qualifier questions may include the following:

1. Did your child or children use a specific brand of fluoride toothpaste such as:

   • Kid's Crest Advanced Color Changing Fluoride Toothpaste
   • Hello Mouthwash - Kids Fluoride Rinse Mouthwash
   • Tom's Childrens Anticavity Fluoride Rinse
   • Colgate Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse
   • Firefly Toy Story Anticavity Rinse
   • Colgate Kids Cavity Protection - Bubble Fruit Toothpaste

2. Whether your child or children were 3 years old or younger at the time.

3. Did your dentist inform you as to the quantity of toothpaste or rinse to use?

4. Whether or not your child tried to consume the toothpaste or mouthwash.

5. The amount of time your child or children use the relevant fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash.

6. Quantity or portion of toothpaste used on your child's toothbrush (Full, Half, or Quarter strips).

Do I Need Proof to Qualify?

No, proof is not required in order to be part of the kids fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash investigation.

How Do I File a Claim?

If you believe you qualify to be part of the investigation, and wish to proceed you will need to file a short form based on which toothpaste or mouthwash your child or children used: