resser2 0 Posted January 30, 2007 What is the unit of measurement that you would use to describe the toothpaste that you put on your toothbrush? On the directions for use on my TP carton and tube it doesn't refer to the amount that is needed in any particular measurement. Would it be serving? Dash? Dab? Dollop? I am not talking about the tube itself, but how many units of measure are in the tube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Pete 0 Posted January 30, 2007 while I could see dollop being used, I personally think a dollop is just a bit too big. I dunno, maybe cause toothpaste comes out of every tube in a uniform way, maybe the serving size should be inches/cm's of paste? such as "serving size = 2cm", and therefore, the tube holds x amount of servings? or maybe instead of "serving" it should be dose or something".... Dose size = 2cm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resser2 0 Posted January 30, 2007 while I could see dollop being used, I personally think a dollop is just a bit too big. I dunno, maybe cause toothpaste comes out of every tube in a uniform way, maybe the serving size should be inches/cm's of paste? such as "serving size = 2cm", and therefore, the tube holds x amount of servings? or maybe instead of "serving" it should be dose or something".... Dose size = 2cm how would you explain it to a child you are trying to teach to brush his teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Pete 0 Posted January 30, 2007 how would you explain it to a child you are trying to teach to brush his teeth. I'd say to just squeeze the tube till the toothpaste covered the bristles of the tooth brush, then show the kid an example using your tooth brush, and then have him/her do it to their tooth brush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpbuckeye 3 Posted January 30, 2007 MDC you know the answer to this question don't you? opps, I forgot you don't brush your teeth. cavity creep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxical 1 Posted January 30, 2007 the size of a pea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Like Me 0 Posted January 30, 2007 The size that fits on my oral b toothbrush (electric). I'd say about the size of the end of my pinky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electric Mayhem 35 Posted January 30, 2007 a squidge? a squirt? a squeeze? (noun) a blop? a bloop? a log? a digit? a strand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dongholster 0 Posted January 30, 2007 I am dumber for having read this post. Jeez guys, you should really sign up for a remedial Earth Science course (like they had in 8th grade?). Then you might learn the difference between volume, mass, weight, length, etc. and the means to quantify each. HTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Like Me 0 Posted January 30, 2007 Then you might learn the difference between volume, mass, weight, length, etc. and the means to quantify each. Like that's even possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh's toof 0 Posted January 30, 2007 Toofpaste??? Toofpaste?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kozz 0 Posted January 30, 2007 Being a dentist, I would agree with "Pea" size....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GettnHuge 2 Posted January 30, 2007 i just squirt a few ounces into a wad of toilet paper, then roll it into a ball, toss it into the maw and chew for 5 mins and swallow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resser2 0 Posted January 30, 2007 Then you might learn the difference between volume, mass, weight, length, etc. and the means to quantify each. HTH. that is what I am asking.... how is toothpaste on a toothbrush measured? Vol/Mass/weight/length? how many "uses" of toothpaste does a tube contain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,676 Posted January 30, 2007 i just squirt a few ounces into a wad of toilet paper, then roll it into a ball, toss it into the maw and chew for 5 mins and swallow. err...it's about toothpaste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
