Toothpaste and Engine Oil

[Androideka]

As I was getting ready for work this morning, I was thinking about this:

We spend tons of time researching automotive oils down to the most minute of details, sometimes for no real reason other than the fun of it. Which is cool, it is fun.

Does anyone do this for toothpaste or anything else that important? I don't, but I'd throw my engine in a lake in a heartbeat if it meant keeping my teeth longer/in good condition.

 

[JohnnyG]

My dentist does, and I take his advice.

 

[Kira]

...or research the specifics of you food selections.

 

[atikovi]

Cheaper to fix your teeth than your engine.

 

[Jetronic]

I asked my dentist, if the paste has fluoride in it, that's all you need he said. That was 25 years ago though

 

[Androideka]

...or research the specifics of you food selections.

True, I bet a lot of us are the uninformed consumers that we're always maligning

 

[cdlamb]

Cheaper to fix your teeth than your engine.

Not sure what you pay for dental fees south of the border, but my last crown was 1350. They done some work on another tooth and the bill for the last visit was $1900.
I have already had 4 crowns.

 

[atikovi]

Not sure what you pay for dental fees south of the border, but my last crown was 1350. They done some work on another tooth and the bill for the last visit was $1900.
I have already had 4 crowns.

An engine rebuild or replacement can easily be double that.

 

[kschachn]

As I was getting ready for work this morning, I was thinking about this:

We spend tons of time researching automotive oils down to the most minute of details, sometimes for no real reason other than the fun of it. Which is cool, it is fun.

Does anyone do this for toothpaste or anything else that important? I don't, but I'd throw my engine in a lake in a heartbeat if it meant keeping my teeth longer/in good condition.

What do you think?

 

[aquariuscsm]

All the name brands with fluoride. I use Crest Pro Health.

 

[TP4ME]

Have a read: https://www.erudit.org/fr/revues/scientia/2015-v38-n1-scientia02451/1036040ar.pdf

 

[Androideka]

All the name brands with fluoride. I use Crest Pro Health.

Crest is good. I used Colgate Total most of my life but I kept getting cavities even though I'm pretty good about brushing my teeth. Switched to Crest a few years ago and no more cavities. Not sure if it's coincidence or not since they should all be equally effective, but I'm sticking with it anyways

 

[Androideka]

What do you think?

Judging by my Googling, there are no toothpaste communities. Which is predictable, but odd considering the enthusiasm other products have (BITOG), which is have the same relative complexity (oil lubricates. Some oils lubricate better. Some oil is cheaper) It's all just a shower thought I guess

 

[vwmaniaman]

Tom's has no flouride toothpaste. Just reseach how bad it is for you.

 

[Rand]

Just remember toothpaste is toxic waste.

This is an ad for their service but plenty of info in here
https://blog.smartersorting.com/reduce-state-toxic-waste

 

[Vil_Riker]

I asked my dentist, if the paste has fluoride in it, that's all you need he said. That was 25 years ago though

About 15 years ago I switched to fluoride free toothpaste. I used to have at least one cavity every 6 to 12 that needed to be filled with the commercially available fluoride toothpaste but haven't had a single cavity since switching to fluoride free.

Individual results may vary so I am not advocating to go against prevailing dental advice.

 

[doitmyself]

Judging by my Googling, there are no toothpaste communities. Which is predictable, but odd considering the enthusiasm other products have (BITOG), which is have the same relative complexity (oil lubricates. Some oils lubricate better. Some oil is cheaper) It's all just a shower thought I guess

Isn't that the truth about different "communities". I'm getting ready to repaint kitchen cabinets and there are several DIY and pro communities for this. My coworker has a community for his Ryobi table saw, LOL. Most are OCD level like BITOG.

 

[Revving2Redline]

Using waterpik with x2 brushing is a good regimen. At the office we get a lot of people who floss and they remember eat time we do it lol.

 

[wpod]

About 15 years ago I switched to fluoride free toothpaste. I used to have at least one cavity every 6 to 12 that needed to be filled with the commercially available fluoride toothpaste but haven't had a single cavity since switching to fluoride free.

Individual results may vary so I am not advocating to go against prevailing dental advice.

I would guess cavities are a genetic thing.

 

[GR_CoB]

I have tried every toothpaste that is available at stores, and some boutique brands like Amway's Glister, etc... After trying literally everything I could get my hands on, I have yet to find a toothpaste that is better than Atomy. Switched my whole family to it and many friends, none wish to go back to any other brands. Worth. Every. Penny.
No, I'm not affiliated with Atomy in any way. I am with Amway though