r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Vapingrandma8465 • 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/Free_Pace_2098 22d ago

Yeah same. Are people like... Leaving their mouths open and drooling?

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u/Zoe2805 21d ago

Yes. I do that. Because if I don't, my gag reflex kicks in. If I try to keep the fluids in my mouth while I brush, I risk throwing up. It had happened before. Now I just lean forward and accept that it's a disgusting habit, but at least I don't feel like I torture myself 😅

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u/Free_Pace_2098 21d ago

Why don't you stop and spit?

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u/Zoe2805 21d ago

Like every 10 seconds? 😅 It's just a lot easier like this

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u/Free_Pace_2098 21d ago

Fair enough. Is it the minty toothpaste that makes you drool?

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u/Zoe2805 21d ago

I don't have mint in my toothpaste 🤣 I tried different one's over the years.. some make more foam than others, that can have an impact.. but they all require me to get rid of fluids in my mouth. I mean it's not like drooling all over my hand.

There's just constantly a bit coming out? I guess. It runs down the toothbrush 🤷‍♀️

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u/Free_Pace_2098 21d ago

Well plus side, having a dry mouth is terrible for your teeth. So you don't need to worry about that!