According to a German study, parents put too much toothpaste on the toothbrushes of their two-year-old children. According to records, the doses applied are at least six times higher than those recommended.
A dangerous overdose, while the fluoride present in the material, can be harmful to toddlers' teeth. It is recommended that parents use the equivalent of a pea-sized amount of toothpaste each time they brush, up to 6 years old. Once reached this age, children can also use adult products.