Putting a lot of toothpaste on your toothbrush really cleans your teeth. Know whether this is a myth or a truth.

Many people have the habit of brushing twice a day. Or even if they eat something sweet or sticky, they brush their teeth immediately. Some people have the habit of applying a lot of toothpaste on their toothbrush. Many times, the entire bristles of the brush get covered with white foam and seeing the white foam, we think that today the teeth will shine, but the truth is a little different from this. Today we will tell you how much toothpaste is appropriate to use in a brush.

Does more toothpaste lead to more cleaning?

According to dental experts, increasing the amount of toothpaste neither makes the teeth stronger nor cleaner. Brushing technique and timing do the trick, not the amount of lather.

So what should be the correct quantity?

For adults, a pea-sized amount of toothpaste is sufficient.

Rice-grain sized for children aged 3–6 years

If you apply more than this, a lot of foam is formed, due to which people stop brushing frequently, the mouth is not cleaned properly, the risk of swallowing too much fluoride increases.

Why can too much toothpaste be harmful?

1. Damage to enamel – Excessive abrasive elements can wear away the upper layer of teeth.
2. Sensitivity may increase.
3. Burning sensation or strange taste in the mouth.
4. There is a risk of dental fluorosis in children if they do this for a long time.

3 Golden Rules for Correct Brushing

1. Quantity less, time taken – less than 2 minutes
2. Brush gently – not hard.
3. Twice a day is enough – morning and night.