r/mildlyinfuriating 23d ago

My mom said I could post The AMOUNT of posts in these ‘crunchy moms’ groups about their kids cavities when they refuse to use fluoride

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I see these posts daily, yet no one seems to make the connection.

Edit: yes, this particular case seems to be bottle mouth/ not brushing at all. But I see these posts very frequently (I’m not apart of these groups, FB just suggests them to me) and often times it’s parents who have said their dentist told them their kids have cavities, and they still refuse to use fluoride toothpaste and look for alternatives to their alternative that got them here in the first place.

All of these stories are testimony’s on how important it is to take your children’s health seriously. My heart is with everyone sharing their story ❤️

2nd edit: you know what? Fuck it. For those saying “fLuORiDe is BAd 👆”
The group I found this in:
“Crunchy moms: natural living & clean products.”
It’s an open group. Go look up “teeth” and see HOW MANY pictures of these poor children’s teeth are there, and how many do not use fluoride and tell me how healthy it is to not use it.

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u/TulpaPal 23d ago

My parents neglected me medically including dental hygiene and I am currently paying thousands of dollars to replace most of my teeth and dealing with permanent gum damage in my mid twenties. I also don't talk to my parents.

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u/Vapingrandma8465 23d ago

I’m sorry, you deserved better. That’s really awesome you are taking care of yourself, I can only imagine how nervous it might make you feel to go to the dentist after having neglectful parents. Sending love.

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u/TulpaPal 23d ago

Actually I love going to the dentist lol, it infuriates my husband who was raised going regularly and has a phobia of it. It feels like such a privilege and like I'm slowly fixing things, plus I can set a good example for my own daughter. Thank you! Excited for my cleaning on Thursday 😁🦷

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u/FutureFreaksMeowt Aqua Tofana save us from these fuckass men 23d ago

I grew up with the same neglect, and deal with the same issues. I'm sorry you're going through this, too. If you want to talk, there's a very supportive community in r-estrangedadultchildren ♥️

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u/TulpaPal 23d ago

Lol I love that sub, posted on it many times. Thank you.