It’s very easy to just plop some toothpaste onto your toothbrush during dental hygiene sessions and assume you’re doing a good job. After all, does it really make a difference if you use a little bit of toothpaste or a whole lot? As long as your teeth feel clean, it’s probably okay, right? Think again! To avoid using too little toothpaste (and not reaping the benefits) to going overboard and wasting it, there are actually some solid suggestions regarding measurements. See if you happen to already know them with our quiz!
Quiz Questions: True or False?
- True or False: If you’re brushing your teeth alongside your young children, remember that you might need different amounts of toothpaste, depending on your child’s age.
- True or False: When you’re getting into measurements for children’s toothpaste during dental hygiene, remember that three and under requires a rice grain amount, while children over three can use a dollop the size of a pea.
- True or False: Just like kids who are four years of age and older, you and all teens and adults will also be using a toothpaste dab that equals the size of one pea.
Quiz Answers
- True. Not everyone needs the exact same amount of toothpaste! Remember that children three years old and younger just need a smear.
- True. Your child will start off with a very small amount of toothpaste and then will graduate to the equivalent of a pea once four years of age rolls around.
- True. You might guess that your dental hygiene requires more than this but a sphere equaling approximately one pea is what it takes.
Get Your Measurements Correct
Learn more about the best approach to brushing your teeth, so your smile stays healthy. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
