It turns out you only need a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Young children should use even less, or about a smear of toothpaste. It's possible to use too much toothpaste, especially among children.

A size-able percentage of those between 3 and 6 years old were using too much toothpaste with a reported 12.4% using a smear, 49.2% a pea-sized amount, 20.6% a half load, and 17.8% a full load on ...

Using too much toothpaste at a young age increases the risk of streaky or splotchy teeth, health officials say. ... Kids 3 to 6 are supposed to keep it to a pea-sized amount.

Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.

Although it should be avoided if possible, it’s safe for your child to swallow this pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. At this age, brushing should always be a team effort.

The new guidance says kids younger than 3 should just get a “smear” of toothpaste before graduating to a pea-sized amount when 3 to 6 years old to prevent cavities and avoid fluorosis.

I’m supposed to use a pea-sized amount of non-fluoridated toothpaste until Baby V turns 2, and then switch to fluoridated toothpaste. No, wait. I’m supposed to gently wipe the teeth and gums ...

A pea size amount of toothpaste is all that’s needed, both dentists advise. The flavor doesn’t matter, but if you choose cinnamon, be aware it can be irritating to gums and other soft tissues ...

Toothpaste and brush to clean silver (Image credit: Shutterstock). If your silverware or jewelry are looking rather dull, toothpaste can bring back the sparkle. First, squeeze a pea-sized amount ...