Dentist reveals the optimal amount of toothpaste for brushing teeth

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A dentist from Malaysia told how much toothpaste to use when brushing teeth. The expert under the nickname Dr Gao published the corresponding video on TikTok.

The author of the video drew attention to the fact that in advertising materials promoting toothpaste, an excessive amount of the product is applied to the brush. For children under three years of age, a smear of the latter a couple of millimeters in size is enough.

For older people, a pea-sized amount will be enough. Excess toothpaste will not ensure oral health, as on the contrary it threatens problems. There is a risk of developing fluorosis, when white spots first appear on the surface of the tooth, which change their shade over time.