5 or something years ago I read here, on hn, about novamin/biomin and started to buy toothpaste with it.
Since that I had 0 cavities, even if my toothcare routine isn’t the best: most of the time I brush only in evening and when I had severe clinical depression episode I could go weeks without brushing.
I'd then brush my teeth hoping it would cure the depression. It clearly worked, because I'm no longer depressed. It just took a few years to kick in.
Always remember to brush your teeth.
I guess I should admit that eventually I got lazy and skipped a night, and immediately got a cavity that led to having a tooth removed, and now I use toothpaste and floss. But still, anecdotes, what are they worth.
I read about patients who would go one dentist that said they found X cavities and then go to another dentist that would say 'zero' were found.
I tested it myself when I was told I required extensive cleaning beneath the gums and the next dentist, who has a 3 month waiting list, said it was not required and my teeth were fine.
I no longer believe any dentist and considering most are now private equity operated it makes sense.
I think regularly brushing your teeth and getting cleanings makes a big difference obviously. Gum disease or gingivitis mainly happens to people who have long-term dental care issues or certain bad habits.
My guess is the SLS detergent, present in Crest and not in Burt's, is the more significant factor.
I buy Canadian? Sensodyne that has novamin in it.
parent comment feels like submarine marketing to me.