Toothpaste aids in removing plaque, which is a sticky biofilm of bacteria, that forms on your teeth and gums and is the cause of cavities and gum disease. Fluoride has been scientifically proven to make enamel stronger by making it more acid-resistant, which lowers cavity risk.
Fluoridated toothpaste should be utilized twice daily for two minutes and then spit out. Children below the age of 3 should use a rice grain sized smear and from age 3-6 a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.