i have a bad case of sensitive and teeth and have been brushing with "special" tooth paste, well this weekend i didn't brush and guess what no pain, okay so when i was a kid i rarely ever brushed my teeth and had no problems from the dentist, but now i'm older and brush more, but have more problems with the dentist. My theory is that using tooth care products such as tooth paste, mouth wash weaken your teeth a little while after brushing, but also make them feel better directly after the actual brushing of the teeth. So i think that we see oral care as such a big thing because thats what were told, but we're really addicted to the products. and they don't help the teeth in the long run, and how many people do you know who dosnt brush their teeth? its in more homes then the T.V.

what do you think?

You guys are kidding right? If you don't brush your teeth they are going to be disgusting and fall out. Use a soft bristle brush. Too many people use a medium or hard brush and that crap will damage your teeth and gums. Especially the hard brushes. Brush enough to get the job done but don't go nuts with it. If you don't brush your teeth they WILL eventually fall out and it will be incredibly painful. My friend's grandpa had a heart attack triggered by pain from rotten teeth. If you're worried about flouride then don't use toothpaste. Alot of people will tell you baking soda works better anyway. If you want to use a mouthwash I suggest staying away from flavored ones. They use saccharine (sp?) as the sweetener which is a known carcinogen. Tough it out and use the gross mouthwash. Please, for the sake of those around you, clean your damn teeth.