Whether you’ve been brushing your teeth for 20 years or 80 years, the question of how much toothpaste to use during dental hygiene sessions is something that may continue to escape you. Or, of course, you may be doing just what we would suggest, which is certainly worthy of our applause! To discover whether you’re right on track or if you need to tweak your toothpaste measurements a bit, we offer you the clarity you need with the help of a brief quiz.

Quiz Questions: True or False?

1. True or False: For children who are three years of age and younger, you should not be using the same amount of toothpaste as for an adult. Instead, you should use the equivalent of about one single grain of rice.
2. True or False: For adults, you may assume you should be using a squirt of paste that stretches along your entire toothbrush head. However, this is not correct. You should only use a pea-size amount.
3. True or False: Children who have surpassed the age of three should be using the same as Mom and Dad, which is a pea-size dollop of toothpaste during dental hygiene sessions.

Quiz Answers

1. True. The amount of toothpaste recommended for your dental hygiene is far too much for a young child. The grain-of-rice measurement is absolutely correct!
2. True. Patients often assume they require more toothpaste than is actually necessary. Stick with the pea-size suggestion and you’ll be providing your smile with just what it needs.
3. True. Once a child is older than three, the pea-size amount is accurate for the rest of his or her life!

Get The Details About Toothpaste At Our Practice

Sort out your dental hygiene information when you spend time with us for your next dental checkup. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.