The Colgate Little Kids’ Smiles 3+ Years Toothpaste is a fluoride toothpaste designed for children aged 3 to 5, offering maximum cavity protection and enamel strengthening with a delicate mint flavor.
Key Features and Ingredients
The Colgate Little Kids’ Smiles 3+ Years Toothpaste is specifically formulated for milk teeth, which have thinner and less mineralized dentin than adult teeth.
- Maximum Cavity Protection: The toothpaste provides maximum cavity protection for little teeth.
- Enamel Strengthening: It makes enamel up to 4 times stronger (at 2 weeks mineral change compared to regular fluoride toothpaste).
- Sugar Acid Neutralizer: The formula includes a sugar acid neutralizer that directly disarms sugar acids found in plaque which can lead to decay.
- Fluoride Content: It contains the dentist-recommended level of fluoride, with a total fluoride content of 1450 ppm (parts per million).
- Flavor: It has a “delicate mint” flavor, though some reviewers noted it can be strong for some young children who are used to fruitier flavors.
- Key Ingredients: Active ingredients include Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Calcium Carbonate, and Hydrated Silica. It is enamel-safe and free from harmful chemicals like ammonia.
Usage and Safety
- Recommended Amount: The NHS recommends using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for children in this age group.
- Supervision: Children should be supervised while brushing to minimize swallowing.
- Swallowing: According to the American Dental Association, swallowing the recommended “pea-size” amount is not a concern as it is not enough to have a toxic effect.
- Optimal Care: Colgate recommends using this toothpaste with the coordinating Colgate Little Kids’ Smiles Toothbrush for optimal results.




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