How Much Toothpaste Do You Actually Need When Brushing?

We all know that brushing our teeth is important. However, it's easy to make mistakes during one's dental hygiene routine.

In fact, people often believe they are doing much better job at cleaning their teeth than they are in reality, leading dental experts recently told NBC News.

Aside from improper technique, a common mistake has to do with toothpaste. If you’re used to squeezing out an inch-long glob onto your brush, you may be surprised to learn that it takes far less to get your teeth clean. Plus, too much toothpaste isn't always better, experts say.

Expert Tip of the Day: Use a Pea-Sized Amount of Toothpaste

You only need to use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste when you brush your teeth, Lancette VanGuilder, president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, told NBC News