It’s easy to simply dollop a large amount of toothpaste on your child’s toothbrush and think “more must be better” but you may be surprised at the truth. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control shows that children are using too much toothpaste when they brush their teeth.
The American Dental Association recommends following these guidelines:
Kids ages 2-3: rice grain-sized smear
Kids age 3 and older: pea-sized amount