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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).
This new guidance expands the use of fluoride toothpaste for young children. To help prevent childrenâs tooth decay, the CSA recommends that caregivers use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (or an amount about the size of a grain of rice) for children younger than 3 years old and a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste for children 3 to 6 years old.