Do kids really need different toothpaste?
Children under the age of 6 tend to swallow rather than spit out excess toothpaste, therefore they need to use a low fluoride toothpaste such as Colgate Sparkling Mint Gel 2-6. This contains 400ppm fluoride whereas most adult toothpastes can vary from 1000ppm – 1450 ppm. Colgate’s children’s toothpastes were developed with leading dental professionals for use in children under 6 and in line with the ADA guidelines. After the age of 6, children should use a toothpaste with more fluoride such as Colgate Sparkling Mint Gel 6+ which contains 1000ppm. Only a pea sized amount is necessary and all toothpaste should be stored out of reach of children.
