Did you know that there’s technically a right amount and a wrong amount of toothpaste to use when you’re trying to practice your dental hygiene correctly? Did you know that using too little or too much can actually have a detrimental effect on your oral health? Well, it’s not the worst thing in the world but why not figure out your measurements with our Auburn Hills, MI team right now, so you can feel certain you’re actually doing your very best as you move through your preventive sessions at home on a daily basis? It’s definitely worth it!
For Adults And Teens And Kids (3 Years Old Plus)
Want us to tell you that you’ve been doing a wonderful job with your dental care during your next dental checkup? One thing our team suggests you remember is to use the right amount of toothpaste! If you’re not sure you’ve ever been told directly how much to use, our guess is that you may assume you should use a blob that extends the length of the brush head. However, this isn’t right! Individuals who are three years of age and older should be placing toothpaste in a measurement equaling about one pea on their brush. If this sounds like “not very much” to you, go ahead and try it. You’ll see! It will give you just what you need in order to do a good job with your dental hygiene.
For Kids 0 Through 3
Now, for the little ones, you are not going to use an entire pea-size dollop. You’re going to use a very small amount. You might think of it as a “light smear” of paste on the bristles. When you’re looking for another example that is frequently used, just remember that the toothpaste should add up to about one grain of rice if you’re brushing a child’s teeth ages zero through three. Not sure if you’re getting the dental hygiene details down pat for your child? Simply let us know that you need some assistance or a quick demo during your next visit with our practice!
Let Us Know If You Have Questions About Toothpaste
We know that you may assume questions about toothpaste are too minor to ask but it’s actually well worth the investigation! Let us know if you have questions. To learn more, schedule an appointment or initial consultation by calling Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
