About Pea Size Notes

Pea Size Notes is written for adults who want their daily brushing to be more effective and for parents who want to get toothpaste quantities right for young children. Readers do not need any dental background to follow the guides.

The site covers one everyday topic, how much toothpaste to use, across a home page and five short guides. Each guide takes one question, such as the adult amount, the toddler amount, the foam myth, swallowing and flavor, and explains what is commonly advised and where the evidence is incomplete.

The aim is to help readers make sense of everyday oral health topics and to prepare them for useful conversations with their own dentist. The guides are general information, not personal advice, and they are no substitute for a dental examination.

What you will find here

Pea Size Notes publishes 5 guides about how much toothpaste to use, among them The Pea-Sized Amount for Adults, A Smear for Toddlers, The Foam Myth: The Basics.

Not medical advice

This site is general information about oral health. It is not medical or dental advice and does not replace a dentist or doctor. Talk to your dentist or doctor before you start any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medicines, have a medical condition or want to give anything to a child.

How we are paid

Independent guide. We may earn a commission if you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. This is not medical advice. ProDentim is a dietary supplement sold by its seller. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and it does not replace brushing, cleaning between your teeth or dental checkups.

How the guides are made

Guides are written by the Pea Size Notes editors with the help of AI writing tools and are meant as general information. We do not test products. Products, prices and availability change, so check the seller's website before you decide.