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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has published some very helpful guidelines on the amount of toothpaste you should use with children: 1  Children under the age of 2 - Use a âsmearâ of fluoridated toothpaste (see diagram). 2  Children aged 2 to 5 years old-Use a âpea-sizedâ amount of toothpaste (see diagram).he American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has published some very helpful guidelines on the amount of toothpaste you should use with children: 1  Children under the age of 2 - Use a âsmearâ of fluoridated toothpaste (see diagram). 2  Children aged 2 to 5 years old-Use a âpea-sizedâ amount of toothpaste (see diagram).
Read the labels â Crest Pro Health Complete, Listerine Total Care and even some ACT rinses are only .02% fluoride. Using a .05% fluoride rinse once (preferably at bedtime) or even better twice daily, along with proper brushing and flossing, is optimal cavity protection for most people. ACT Rinses reduce cavities in children up to 40% more than brushing with a fluoride toothpaste alone. ACT Rinses have also been clinically shown to reduce root caries in adults by up to 71% more than brushing with a fluoride toothpaste alone.