No toothpaste or mouthwash for me!

That's right! I haven't used tooth paste or mouthwash in 4 years. The reason for this? After reading quite a bit about water fluoridation, I came to the conclusion that fluoride is detrimental to health. So no tooth paste, no mouthwash, and I filter drinking water through a charcoal filter. The idea that fluoride prevents cavities is bullshit; fluoride is an antimicrobial, so it inhibits bacteria growth which inhibits acid formation by bacteria. Acid is what causes enamel erosion. So why not just rinse your mouth out after eating with water?
Another argument often used to justify water fluoridation is that fluoride remineralizes enamel during the early stages of cavity development. Oh really? Ever heard of dental fluorosis? Check out the pics.

I have never had a cavity. I continue to brush and floss my teeth twice a day and have no problems. The only issue is staining of my teeth from heavy coffee consumption.

I got the idea to put this up from Richard Nikoley who wrote about his cessation from soap and shampoo. Check it out:
http://freetheanimal.com/2010/12/a-most-successful-self-experiement-over-18-months-soap-and-shampoo-free.html

http://freetheanimal.com/2009/12/paleo-i-dont-care-i-like-no-soap-no-shampoo.html