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Using a small pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste is recommended for preschoolers to prevent excessive ingestion of fluoride.
Encouraging the child to swallow the toothpaste after brushing is not safe. Children should be taught to spit out the toothpaste to minimize fluoride intake.
Fluoride toothpaste should be introduced when the child is able to spit out the toothpaste, typically around the age of three. It is not recommended for infants or toddlers who may swallow it.
Supervising toothbrushing and ensuring the child spits out the toothpaste is the appropriate advice for promoting good oral hygiene in preschoolers.
A. Using a small pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste is recommended for preschoolers to prevent excessive ingestion of fluoride.
B. Encouraging the child to swallow the toothpaste after brushing is not safe. Children should be taught to spit out the toothpaste to minimize fluoride intake.
C. Fluoride toothpaste should be introduced when the child is able to spit out the toothpaste, typically around the age of three. It is not recommended for infants or toddlers who may swallow it.
D. Supervising toothbrushing and ensuring the child spits out the toothpaste is the appropriate advice for promoting good oral hygiene in preschoolers.