MI Paste® One Toothpaste

What is MI Paste® One?

MI Paste® One is a professionally-supplied toothpaste. Your child’s dentist may provide MI Paste® One toothpaste if your child has a high risk of cavities or other dental problems.

MI Paste® One will be used as your child’s regular toothpaste. Follow all other care team recommendations for good oral health.

Benefits of MI Paste® One

MI Paste® One toothpaste helps to replace minerals in your child’s teeth. These minerals strengthen your child’s teeth, reduce their risk of cavities, and improve their overall oral health.

MI Paste® One contains the important ingredients of fluoride and Recaldent™:

• Fluoride makes teeth stronger and protects your child’s teeth against bacteria. Fluoride in toothpaste works directly on the surface of the teeth. It is not absorbed into the rest of your child’s body. The American Dental Association (ADA) requires fluoride in all ADA approved toothpastes due to its benefits for oral health.
• Recaldent™ is a milk-derived protein that releases calcium and phosphate minerals. These minerals work together to build stronger tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay.

Tips for brushing teeth

It is important to make sure that your child brushes their teeth thoroughly. Follow these tips to prevent cavities and other dental problems:

• Use a soft toothbrush to brush teeth and tongue at least 2 times per day.
• Always brush after having sweets or sugary foods or drinks.
• Always brush at night before going to bed.
• Brush for 2 minutes.
• Make sure that the bristles of the toothbrush also brush the gumline.
• Spit out any extra toothpaste but do not rinse. Using water to rinse after brushing washes away the fluoride and Recaldent™.
• Do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes (but ideally 2 hours) after brushing.

Safety reminders

• Your child should not use this toothpaste if they have a milk allergy.
• Keep toothpaste away from small children who might eat it.

How much toothpaste to use

The amount of toothpaste your child uses is based on their age and ability to spit out extra toothpaste.

0–3 years: The amount of toothpaste should be the size of a rice grain. It’s OK that your child cannot spit. Do not rinse with water after brushing.

3–6 years: Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Work on teaching your child how to spit after brushing. Do not rinse with water after brushing.

7 years and up: Use a regular amount of toothpaste, a thin ribbon or about half of the size of the toothbrush. Spit out any extra toothpaste. Do not rinse with water after brushing.

More information

For more information, watch the Patient Education video on Daily Oral Care Habits.