~ 3 different tooth pastes depending a person's beliefs

1. A PERSON WHO BELIEVES IN BEST SCIENCE:
   A toothpaste with stannous fluoride

2. A PERSON WHO BELIEVES fluoride has more risks than benefits:
   A commercially formulated hydroxyapatite toothpaste

3. A PERSON WHO DOESN'T BELIEVE IN ANY INDUSTRIALS:
   A soft brush with plain water is the lowest-risk simple option.
   If choosing a powder, a small amount of baking soda is used by some people,   
   but it does not give the proven cavity protection of fluoride toothpaste.

Best tooth care practices regardless of beliefs:
- don't keep food between teeth (=floss)
- brush for 2 minutes mornings and evenings
- produce saliva (=keep body hydrated*,xylitol gums**)
- keep the frequency of sugar exposure to minimum

*optionally using a simple nonabrasive rinse such as plain water or salt water
for comfort-not as a cavity treatment

**sugar-free, xylitol-containing gum after meals or snacks;chew 10-20 minutes.
Xylitol gum or dissolving lozenges after meals is a sensible layer of
protection-particularly if cavity prone or dealing with dry mouth

Absolute minimalistic tools:
floss, toothbrush, water

Absolute minimalistic practice:
floss each tooth at night and brush for 2 minutes twice a day

#minimalism #health