Is your child using the correct amount of toothpaste?

It is common for children to use more toothpaste on the toothbrush than what is needed or what is in the child's best interests. Too much toothpaste increases the chances of your child consuming too much fluoride. The above illustration shows the incorrect amount of toothpaste for a child. This amount could be swallowed by the child increasing or exceeding the daily amount necessary. The above illustration shows the proper amount of toothpaste for a child, which is a pea-sized amount or roughly the size of their fingernail.
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