Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

“Anything that relates to water quality, removing contaminants, things like that, we’re not touching that,” Tuck [the bill sponsor] said. “It’s anything that has to do with health. So fluoride, vitamins, whatever else it is.”

      • Lyudmila [she/her, comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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        6 days ago

        I know a lot of people who have sensory issues with toothpaste (which sounds like what you’re describing) have better luck with non-foaming toothpastes, but if that’s still a no-go, a fluoridated oral rinse or mouthwash would probably help you a lot.

        Also highly recommend checking out a cheap waterpik clone if you’ve not tried one, they’re actually pretty life changing in much the same way that a bidet is.

        • LaughingLion [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
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          5 days ago

          i use mouthwash because bacteria and food particles is what causes bad breath, so after brushing i do the rinse.

          also use a waterpic maybe once or twice a month if i have food stuck in my teeth, like popcorn but otherwise dont fuck with it. occassionally i can be good to clean out tonsil stones