How much toothpaste do you really need at every age

  • dharasuta
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
Commercials often show a full ribbon of toothpaste, but experts say it's unnecessary and can be harmful. For children under three, a rice-grain-sized amount is recommended, while those three and older should use a pea-sized dollop. Excessive fluoride ingestion from too much toothpaste can lead to dental fluorosis in children.

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