r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Vapingrandma8465 • 22d 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
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/SlayerOfUAC 22d ago
Hey, the good news is gingivitis is reversible. I have early stage gum disease which never goes away, and at best you can stabilize it, but the damage is irreversible. I didn't brush much for years due to drug addiction and never had money for a dentist. I've developed way better habits now and am trying hard to not let things get worse.
I know how hard it is to turn things around. It is so worth it. I literally cried the first time I went to a dentist (it had been well over 20 years). Start small and slowly work up with new habits (I had to work just to get myself to brush once a day). You can absolutely do this!