It turns out you only need a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Young children should use even less, or about a smear of toothpaste. It's possible to use too much toothpaste, especially among children.

Most people do not give toothpastes much thought but a Reddit user urged everyone to reconsider their brushing habits.

The toothpaste sellers, who put the same recommendation clear as day on their children’s toothpaste labels. The label on Crest Kids toothpaste says “use a pea-sized amount in children under 6.” ...

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The ADA recommends only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for kids and encourages parents to ensure it’s not swallowed. The CDC recommends 0.7 milligrams per liter of fluoride in drinking water.

Following instructions online, I applied a pea-sized amount of my toothpaste to a cotton swab, and gently rubbed it on the scratch in circular motions.

A pea size amount of toothpaste is all that’s needed, both dentists advise. The flavor doesn’t matter, but if you choose cinnamon, be aware it can be irritating to gums and other soft tissues ...

The toothpaste sellers, who put the same recommendation clear as day on their children’s toothpaste labels. The label on Crest Kids toothpaste says “use a pea-sized amount in children under 6.” ...

The doctor put a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste onto the top of his index finger and ran it and his thumb along the length of his floss, gently opening and closing them to distribute it ...