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.

The toothpaste sellers, who put the same recommendation clear as day on their children’s toothpaste labels. The label on Crest Kids toothpaste says “use a pea-sized amount in children under 6.” ...

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 ...

About 40 per cent of young US children are using so much toothpaste they risk fluorosis, white marks and discolouration of teeth. Children aged three to six should only use a pea-sized amount of ...

A pea size amount of toothpaste is all that’s needed, both dentists advise. The flavor doesn’t matter, but if you choose ...

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 ...

Add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and gently brush in soft circles for at least two minutes. It’s the two minutes after brushing that’s stirring up discussion on TikTok.

The CDC recommends a rice-sized smear of toothpaste for children under three and a pea-sized amount for children aged three to six. However, ...