Be careful when using toothpaste for children

Although it is necessary for oral health, fluoride - the ingredient in toothpaste - results in the opposite if used too much for children under 6 years old.

Children's teeth in this age group are still in the process of being formed. If the amount of fluoride is not limited, tooth enamel can be destroyed, causing toothache and brown patches on the teeth.

To limit the amount of fluoride, parents need to directly control the amount of toothpaste for children, instructing them to take only a small amount of toothpaste (with beans) when brushing their teeth. Remind them not to swallow toothpaste.

For children under 3 years of age, it is best not to use toothpaste, just clean the baby's teeth with a soft brush.

When a child reaches age 6, the effects of fluoride on teeth are not as strong as before. Children are also more proficient in brushing their teeth. Therefore, parents do not need to control the amount of ice cream as before.