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by vuln 2968 days ago
Looks like you're also assuming most people can afford cleanings twice a year...
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A dentist cleaning without dental insurance is $100 or less in the US. Yes, I realize there are people for whom that is a non-trivial expense. The overlap between that demographic and those getting some startup toothbrush service is, I would assume, nil.
If you're a consumer of niche subscriptions, I don't think a dentist appointment every 6 months is going to be a financial burden.