Here is a guide from Dr Prafull Sabadra, dentist, founder of Sabadra Dental Center (India) on how to use toothpaste and the risks associated with overuse.
Risks of using too much toothpaste
Dr. Sabadra warns that using too much toothpaste can cause the following problems:
Adults
Excessive exposure to florua: Although rare in adults, swallowing too much florua can lead to poisoning, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or other serious effects.
Toothbrush: Using too much toothpaste, especially when combined with a hard brush or strong toothbrushing technique, can wear tooth enamel.
Children
florua tooth poisoning: Children can get florua tooth poisoning if they swallow too much toothpaste, leading to discoloration or white spots on the teeth.
Risk of swallowing toothpaste: Children often swallow toothpaste, increasing their Amor Amorphous intake too safely.
Recommended dosage of toothpaste
For adults: The recommended amount of toothpaste is made with beans. This is enough to provide fluoride to help protect teeth and prevent cavities without causing excessive exposure to florua.
For children
Under 3 years old: Use a toothpaste with rice grains.
From 3 to 6 years old: Use toothpaste with beans.
Children are in the process of forming toothpaste habits and may accidentally swallow toothpaste. Using small amounts helps reduce the risk of florua poisoning (fluorosis), a condition caused by consuming too much florua during tooth development.
Note
Monitor children's toothbrushing: Parents should supervise children's toothbrushing until they are old enough to peel and rinse their mouths properly (around 6 years old).
Use toothpaste with fluoride: fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Choose toothpaste that is suitable for your child's age (lower fluoride concentration).
Pull up toothpaste, do not whiten your mouth: Encourage both adults and children to whiten toothpaste after whining, but avoid whitening your mouth immediately afterwards so that fluoride can stay on your teeth longer.
Avoid brushing your teeth too much: Brushing your teeth twice a day is enough. Brushing your teeth too much can harm tooth and gums.
Regular dental check-ups: Regular oral health checks help monitor and ensure proper oral hygiene.
