"But now you got me wondering if those random mouth sores I occasionally get could be fluoride-related."
You know, I've wondered about this myself. A few years back, I switched to a toothpaste brand that had a higher fluoride concentration (recommended by a colleague), thinking it'd be better for cavity prevention. But weirdly enough, I started getting these annoying little sores inside my cheeks. At first, I thought it was stress or maybe biting my cheek in my sleep (I do that sometimes, unfortunately...), but after switching back to my old toothpaste, they cleared up pretty quickly.
I'm not saying fluoride is definitely the culprit—could've been some other ingredient or even just coincidence—but it did make me cautious about experimenting too much with dental products. Now I stick to what I know works for me, even if it's not always the cheapest option. Mouths really can be picky and unpredictable, can't they?
I've had a similar experience actually. A while back, I tried one of those prescription-strength fluoride toothpastes my dentist recommended, and within days I noticed some irritation and tiny sores along my gums. It wasn't severe, but definitely uncomfortable enough to make me reconsider. After switching back to my regular toothpaste, things settled down pretty quickly. Could've been sensitivity to fluoride or maybe another ingredient... who knows? Either way, it taught me that stronger isn't always better when it comes to dental care.
I totally get where you're coming from. I haven't tried prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste myself, but I did have a similar reaction when I switched to a whitening toothpaste a while back. My gums got super sensitive and irritated, and at first I thought I was brushing too hard or something. Turns out it was probably an ingredient in the toothpaste itself. Once I switched back to my usual brand, everything calmed down again.
It's funny how we assume stronger or more specialized products will always be better, right? But our mouths can be surprisingly picky about what they tolerate. I guess it's a good reminder that dental care isn't one-size-fits-all. Glad you figured out what was causing your discomfort and sorted it out quickly—gum irritation is no fun at all.
Had a similar experience myself—tried a prescription fluoride gel once, thinking it'd boost my dental health, but instead ended up with irritated gums and sensitivity. Turns out moderation and knowing your own mouth's limits goes way further than stronger products sometimes... lesson learned the hard way.
"Turns out moderation and knowing your own mouth's limits goes way further than stronger products sometimes... lesson learned the hard way."
Haha, totally relate to this. I once switched to a high-fluoride toothpaste thinking it'd be some miracle fix for my sensitive teeth. Nope—ended up feeling like I'd eaten sour candy for days. My dentist just laughed and said "sometimes less really is more." Guess our mouths have a way of telling us when we've gone overboard, huh?
