The first thing a person does after waking up in the morning and doing his daily routine is to brush his teeth. Only after this does he eat or drink something. But have you ever noticed while brushing how much paste you are applying on the brush? Some people think that if they apply more paste on the brush, their teeth will get cleaner. But is it really so? Let us tell you today in this article how much toothpaste you should use while brushing.
How much toothpaste should be applied
According to the report of Health.com. While brushing, a person should apply only a pea-sized amount of paste on his toothbrush. In this small quantity your teeth will shine nicely. Especially while giving toothpaste to children, one should take special care that there is not too much paste on their brush. Actually, excess of anything is harmful, hence using too much toothpaste can also spoil your health.
How harmful is too much toothpaste
If you use excessive amount of toothpaste while brushing daily. This can spoil your oral health. Actually, an element called sodium fluoride is used to make toothpaste which is very harmful. If you use too much toothpaste daily, it can damage your teeth. There may be potholes in them. Apart from this, children become victims of cosmetic problem called fluorosis.
You can also use mouthwash
If you feel that your If you have serious problems in your teeth or inside the mouth, you should first consult a doctor. But if things are normal then try to use mouthwash after brushing. This will make you feel fresh and the problem of bad breath will also reduce. At the same time, mouthwash is also good for mouth germs. However, only a doctor can advise you as to which type of mouthwash should be used for which problem.
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