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Yes! Rinsing your mouth REGULARLY after meals does a lot to prevent further cavities. Also a diet high in animal meat and fats (cheese, butter etc.) helps strengthen teeth https://www.healthygoods.com/blogs/news/dr-weston-prices-die...

And cutting out sugars - especially fructose - avoids diabetes. Some people who are lactose intolerant cut out lactose, and some people prone to celiac disease cut out gluten. Sometimes the simplest solutions, done consistently, are best:

https://aeon.co/essays/sugar-is-a-toxic-agent-that-creates-c...

As for toothbrushes — if you are worried about microplastics you can get this:

https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Toothbrush-Adult-Size-Pack/dp/...




> Yes! Rinsing your mouth REGULARLY after meals does a lot to prevent further cavities.

So basically drinking water?


Not drinking

Rinsing your mouth, like sloshing it around to make sure it gets rid of all the gunk. Maybe flossing too.




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