What is the difference between toddler/child’s toothpaste?
Toddler toothpastes may also be known as training toothpastes. These toothpastes typically do not contain fluoride and are completely safe for your child to swallow. Please read the label for the toothpaste you have purchased to be sure it is safe to swallow. Most children’s toothpastes do contain fluoride. When a toothpaste contains fluoride, you want to be sure to use a pea size amount or enough to add a little color to the tips of the bristles on the toothbrush. If a young child receives too much fluoride whether it be from supplements, toothpastes, mouthwashes or from processed foods, it can result in fluorosis. Fluorosis can cause discolored or malformed enamel of the permanent teeth, but is not the only reason your child may have discolored or malformed enamel.
