I am a dentist practicing in Queens, New York. A common question I get asked from my patients when they come for their 6 month teeth cleaning visit is how much toothpaste to put on their toothbrush. The recommended amount of toothpaste to use is a pea size amount, as is illustrated in the pictures below.

  YES (pea size)

     NO (too much)

Brushing and flossing your teeth is a must have habit to keep your teeth healthy. It is also important to come to the dentist to get teeth cleanings twice a year. The best toothbrush to use when cleaning teeth is a soft bristle so you do not wear away enamel or the gums. Brush in a circular motion for 2 minutes, and rinse out the toothpaste. Make sure to reach all the surfaces of your teeth when brushing.

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Dr. Emmanuil Ilyayev Dr. Emmanuil Ilyayev is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. He did his residency at Woodhull hospital in Brooklyn. He is a third generation dentist, following the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle. Dr. Ilyayev is focused on preventative care and educating his patients. He is gentle and has amazing bedside manners. He is a licensed dentist in New York and Florida. He is a well-rounded dentist and is up to date with the current trends in dentistry. He is trained to offer a variety of services including changing silver fillings into white fillings safely using a rubber dam, bonding, biocompatible crowns (Caps), bridges, restore implants, Invisalign, complete smile makeovers, root canals, whitening, veneers, dentures, and deep cleanings. He specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Pain. His office is also a snoring center where he helps people put an end to snoring by providing state of the art mouth pieces resulting in increase in airway making it easier to breathe.