[latchkey]

for many years, i went for cleanings every 6 months. zero problems, usually in and out without any pain.

i didn't go for a couple years and just had one of the worst experiences at a cleaning in quite some time. super painful, a lot of build up.

i haven't changed my brushing/flosing habits at all, but i did switch toothpastes to non-flouride.

now, i'm back on the 6 month schedule and back to flouride. i also switched to a tablet based toothpaste (tidalove). you chew it (don't swallow) and then brush. the pill has a bunch of other good stuff in it too. kind of neat cause it is also zero waste packaging.

[foobiekr]

The addition of vitamin c is absolutely baffling. You don’t want to brush your teeth within half an hour of eating anything acidic.

[latchkey]

Not trying to justify it, but fact is that even "popular" brands have it.

https://www.colgate.com/en-za/colgate-total-vitamin-c